Portrait of Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Bio: 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)
Born: Wed, Aug 02 1939
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Death: Sun, Aug 30 2015
Wes Craven is 76 years old
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Poster of Dylan's New Nightmare
Dylan's New Nightmare
Wes Craven would have been no older than
76 in Dylan's New Nightmare
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Aug 31 2023
Poster of Scream
Scream
Wes Craven would have been no older than
76 in Scream
as 'In Memory Of'.
Wed, Jan 12 2022
Poster of Terrifier
Terrifier
Wes Craven would have been no older than
76 in Terrifier
as 'In Memory Of'.
Thu, Jan 25 2018
Poster of Mortal Nightmare
Mortal Nightmare
Wes Craven would have been no older than
76 in Mortal Nightmare
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Poster of The Girl in the Photographs
The Girl in the Photographs
Wes Craven would have been no older than
76 in The Girl in the Photographs
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Sep 14 2015
Poster of Krueger: Another Tale from Elm Street
Krueger: Another Tale from Elm Street
Wes Craven was
73 in Krueger: Another Tale from Elm Street
as 'Characters, Thanks'.
Thu, Apr 25 2013
Poster of Scream 4
Scream 4
Wes Craven was
71 in Scream 4
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Apr 13 2011
Poster of My Soul to Take
My Soul to Take
Wes Craven was
71 in My Soul to Take
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of A Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Wes Craven was
70 in A Nightmare on Elm Street
as 'Characters, Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Apr 30 2010
Poster of The Last House on the Left
The Last House on the Left
Wes Craven was
69 in The Last House on the Left
as 'Producer, Characters, Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Mar 13 2009
Poster of Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
Wes Craven was
67 in Diary of the Dead
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, May 26 2007
Poster of The Hills Have Eyes 2
The Hills Have Eyes 2
Wes Craven was
67 in The Hills Have Eyes 2
as 'Producer, Writer, Characters'.
Thu, Mar 22 2007
Poster of Pulse
Pulse
Wes Craven was
67 in Pulse
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Aug 11 2006
Poster of Paris Je T'aime
Paris Je T'aime
Wes Craven was
66 in Paris Je T'aime
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Jun 21 2006
Poster of The Breed
The Breed
Wes Craven was
66 in The Breed
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, May 17 2006
Poster of The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes
Wes Craven was
66 in The Hills Have Eyes
as 'Producer, Characters, Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Mar 10 2006
Poster of Feast
Feast
Wes Craven was
66 in Feast
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Red Eye
Red Eye
Wes Craven was
66 in Red Eye
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of Dracula III: Legacy
Dracula III: Legacy
Wes Craven was
65 in Dracula III: Legacy
as 'Presenter'.
Tue, Jul 12 2005
Poster of Cursed
Cursed
Wes Craven was
65 in Cursed
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 25 2005
Poster of The Nightmare Ends on Halloween
The Nightmare Ends on Halloween
Wes Craven was
65 in The Nightmare Ends on Halloween
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Aug 20 2004
Poster of Freddy vs. Jason
Freddy vs. Jason
Wes Craven was
64 in Freddy vs. Jason
as 'Characters'.
Fri, Aug 15 2003
Poster of Dracula II: Ascension
Dracula II: Ascension
Wes Craven was
63 in Dracula II: Ascension
as 'Presenter'.
Sat, Jun 07 2003
Poster of They
They
Wes Craven was
63 in They
as 'Presenter'.
Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of They Shoot Divas, Don't They?
They Shoot Divas, Don't They?
Wes Craven was
63 in They Shoot Divas, Don't They?
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
Wes Craven was
63 in Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 27 2002
Poster of Dracula 2000
Dracula 2000
Wes Craven was
61 in Dracula 2000
as 'Executive Producer, Presenter'.
Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of Scream 3
Scream 3
Wes Craven was
60 in Scream 3
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 04 2000
Poster of Music of the Heart
Music of the Heart
Wes Craven was
60 in Music of the Heart
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 29 1999
Poster of Don't Look Down
Don't Look Down
Wes Craven was
59 in Don't Look Down
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Oct 28 1998
Poster of Carnival of Souls
Carnival of Souls
Wes Craven was
59 in Carnival of Souls
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Aug 21 1998
Poster of Hollyweird
Hollyweird
Wes Craven was
58 in Hollyweird
as 'Executive Producer, Presenter'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Scream 2
Scream 2
Wes Craven was
58 in Scream 2
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of Wishmaster
Wishmaster
Wes Craven was
58 in Wishmaster
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Sep 19 1997
Poster of Scream
Scream
Wes Craven was
57 in Scream
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 20 1996
Poster of Vampire in Brooklyn
Vampire in Brooklyn
Wes Craven was
56 in Vampire in Brooklyn
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 26 1995
Poster of Mind Ripper
Mind Ripper
Wes Craven was
56 in Mind Ripper
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Oct 08 1995
Poster of New Nightmare
New Nightmare
Wes Craven was
55 in New Nightmare
as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Characters'.
Thu, Oct 13 1994
Poster of The Nightmare Begins Again
The Nightmare Begins Again
Wes Craven was
53 in The Nightmare Begins Again
as 'Characters, Creator'.
Tue, Mar 23 1993
Poster of The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs
Wes Craven was
52 in The People Under the Stairs
as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Nov 01 1991
Poster of Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Wes Craven was
52 in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
as 'Characters'.
Thu, Sep 05 1991
Poster of Night Visions
Night Visions
Wes Craven was
51 in Night Visions
as 'Director, Executive Producer, Writer'.
Fri, Nov 30 1990
Poster of Bloodfist II
Bloodfist II
Wes Craven was
51 in Bloodfist II
as 'Other'.
Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
Wes Craven was
50 in A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
as 'Characters'.
Fri, Aug 11 1989
Poster of Shocker
Shocker
Wes Craven was
49 in Shocker
as 'Executive Producer, Director, Writer'.
Thu, Mar 23 1989
Poster of A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
Wes Craven was
49 in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
as 'Characters'.
Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of The Serpent and the Rainbow
The Serpent and the Rainbow
Wes Craven was
48 in The Serpent and the Rainbow
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Wes Craven was
47 in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
as 'Executive Producer, Screenplay, Characters, Story'.
Fri, Feb 27 1987
Poster of Deadly Friend
Deadly Friend
Wes Craven was
47 in Deadly Friend
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 10 1986
Poster of Casebusters
Casebusters
Wes Craven was
46 in Casebusters
as 'Director'.
Sun, May 25 1986
Poster of A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
Wes Craven was
46 in A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge
as 'Characters'.
Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
Wes Craven was
46 in The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
as 'Writer, Director, Characters'.
Fri, Aug 02 1985
Poster of Chiller
Chiller
Wes Craven was
45 in Chiller
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 22 1985
Poster of A Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Wes Craven was
45 in A Nightmare on Elm Street
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Oct 31 1984
Poster of Invitation to Hell
Invitation to Hell
Wes Craven was
44 in Invitation to Hell
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 24 1984
Poster of Swamp Thing
Swamp Thing
Wes Craven was
42 in Swamp Thing
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Deadly Blessing
Deadly Blessing
Wes Craven was
42 in Deadly Blessing
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Aug 14 1981
Poster of Kent State
Kent State
Wes Craven was
41 in Kent State
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Feb 08 1981
Poster of Stranger in Our House
Stranger in Our House
Wes Craven was
40 in Stranger in Our House
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 16 1979
Poster of The Evolution of Snuff
The Evolution of Snuff
Wes Craven was
39 in The Evolution of Snuff
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 30 1978
Poster of Here Come the Tigers
Here Come the Tigers
Wes Craven was
38 in Here Come the Tigers
as 'Gaffer'.
Wed, May 24 1978
Poster of The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes
Wes Craven was
37 in The Hills Have Eyes
as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Fri, Jul 22 1977
Poster of The Fireworks Woman
The Fireworks Woman
Wes Craven was
35 in The Fireworks Woman
as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Tue, Jul 15 1975
Poster of Kitty Can't Help It
Kitty Can't Help It
Wes Craven was
35 in Kitty Can't Help It
as 'Editor'.
Fri, Apr 04 1975
Poster of It Happened in Hollywood
It Happened in Hollywood
Wes Craven was
33 in It Happened in Hollywood
as 'Editor, Assistant Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Last House on the Left
The Last House on the Left
Wes Craven was
33 in The Last House on the Left
as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Wed, Aug 30 1972
Poster of Deep Throat
Deep Throat
Wes Craven was
32 in Deep Throat
as 'Other'.
Mon, Jun 12 1972
Poster of Together
Together
Wes Craven was
32 in Together
as 'Associate Producer, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
Wes Craven was
32 in You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
as 'Editor'.
Sun, Sep 19 1971
Poster of The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs
Wes Craven will be
76+ in The People Under the Stairs
as 'Original Film Writer'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Scream: The TV Series
Scream: The TV Series
Wes Craven was
75+ in Scream: The TV Series
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 30 2015
Poster of SCREAM
SCREAM
Wes Craven was
57+ in SCREAM
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 31 1997
Poster of Nightmare Cafe
Nightmare Cafe
Wes Craven was
52+ in Nightmare Cafe
as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of The People Next Door
The People Next Door
Wes Craven was
50+ in The People Next Door
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1989
Poster of Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Nightmares
Wes Craven was
49+ in Freddy's Nightmares
as 'Characters, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1988
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Wes Craven was
46+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985