Herschell Gordon Lewis
DirectingBorn: 1926-06-15Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
Herschell Gordon Lewis (June 15, 1926 – September 26, 2016) was an American filmmaker, best known for creating the 'splatter' subgenre of horror films. He is often called the 'Godfather of Gore' (a title also given to Lucio Fulci), though his film career included works in a range of exploitation film genres including juvenile delinquent films, nudie-cuties, two children's films, and at least one rural comedy.
Known For
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Self
Psycho Holocaust
Radio News Broadcaster (voice)
Chainsaw Sally
Mr. Gordon
Horror Business
Himself
Something Weird
Narrator (voice) (as Sheldon Seymour)
American Grindhouse
Himself
Blood Feast
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Smash Cut
Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
B-Documentary
Himself
Jimmy, the Boy Wonder
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)