WES CRAVEN
Wes Craven
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 2, 1939
Deathday: August 30, 2015
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Biography
Wesley Earl "Wes" Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was a prolific and influential American film director, writer, producer, and occasional actor known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, and particularly in the teen slasher subgenre. Among his best-known works are such landmark films as "The Last House on the Left" (1972), "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977), "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) and the "Scream" series (1996–2011).
Filmography
Starring
2023·
The Fourth WallSelf
(archive footage)
Self
Self
(archive footage)
2013·
Trespassing BergmanSelf
Self
2011·
The Future of FearSelf
2011·
I Am NancySelf
Self
2009·
CastleSelf
2007·
On the Lot2007·
Diary of the DeadNewsreader (voice) (uncredited)
Self
2006·
Paris Je T'aimeLa victime de la vampire (Quartier de la Madeleine)
2006·
The TripperHippie (uncredited)
Self
2005·
Red EyeAirline Passenger (uncredited)
2005·
Becoming a WerewolfWes Craven
Self
2004·
Boston LegalSelf
2004·
The Thick Brown LineSelf
Party Goer (uncredited)
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
Self
2002·
Masters of HorrorSelf
Undead Cowboy (uncredited)
Wes Craven
2000·
Behind the ScreamSelf
2000·
Scream 3Man with Video Camera on Studio Tour (uncredited)
2000·
Welcome to HollywoodWes Craven
Self
1999·
Stark Raving MadTerrance Sterling
1999·
Welcome to PrimetimeSelf
1998·
Unmasking the Horror1997·
Scream 2Doctor (uncredited)
1996·
ScreamFred the Janitor (uncredited)
Counsellor
1995·
The FearDr. Arnold
Wes Craven
1993·
Body BagsPasty Faced Man
Self
1991·
Fear in the DarkSelf
Self
1989·
ShockerMan Neighbor
Self
Self
1985·
The Twilight Zone(segment "Children's Zoo")
1976·
Sweet CakesPhotographer (uncredited)
1975·
The Fireworks WomanNicholas Burns / The Fireworks Man (uncredited)
Kings Litter Bearer
Production
Writer
2022·
ScreamIn Memory Of
2018·
TerrifierIn Memory Of
2016·
Mortal NightmareThanks
Executive Producer
Characters
Executive Producer
2011·
Scream 4Producer, Director
Original Film Writer, Characters
2010·
My Soul to TakeProducer, Writer, Director
Original Film Writer, Producer, Characters
2007·
Diary of the DeadThanks
Writer, Producer, Characters
2006·
The Hills Have EyesOriginal Film Writer, Characters, Producer
2006·
Paris Je T'aimeWriter, Director
2006·
PulseScreenplay
2006·
The BreedExecutive Producer
2005·
Dracula III: LegacyPresenter
2005·
Red EyeDirector
2005·
FeastExecutive Producer
2005·
CursedDirector
Presenter
2003·
Freddy vs. JasonCharacters
2002·
TheyPresenter
2000·
Dracula 2000Presenter, Executive Producer
2000·
Scream 3Director
1999·
Music of the HeartDirector
1998·
Don't Look DownExecutive Producer
1998·
HollyweirdPresenter, Executive Producer
1998·
Carnival of SoulsExecutive Producer
Original Film Writer
Executive Producer
Director
1997·
WishmasterExecutive Producer
1997·
Scream 2Director
1996·
ScreamDirector
1995·
Mind RipperExecutive Producer
1995·
Vampire in BrooklynDirector
Characters, Executive Producer, Writer, Director
Creator, Characters
1992·
Nightmare CafeCreator, Producer, Director
Executive Producer, Director, Writer
Characters
1990·
Night VisionsWriter, Executive Producer, Director
1990·
Bloodfist IIOther
1989·
The People Next DoorCreator
1989·
ShockerWriter, Director, Executive Producer
Characters
1988·
Freddy's NightmaresCreator, Characters
Director
Characters
Story, Characters, Screenplay, Executive Producer
1986·
CasebustersDirector
1986·
Deadly FriendDirector
1985·
The Twilight ZoneDirector
Characters, Writer, Director
1985·
ChillerDirector
Characters
Writer, Director
1984·
Invitation to HellDirector
1982·
Swamp ThingWriter, Director
1981·
Kent StateProducer
1981·
Deadly BlessingScreenplay, Director
Director
1978·
Here Come the TigersGaffer
Director of Photography
1977·
The Hills Have EyesWriter, Editor, Director
1975·
The Fireworks WomanWriter, Editor, Director
1975·
Kitty Can't Help ItEditor
Editor, Assistant Director
1972·
Deep ThroatOther
Writer, Director, Editor
1971·
TogetherDirector of Photography, Associate Producer