Herschell Gordon Lewis
Born June 15, 1926 (Age: 99)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021
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as Self [archival]
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Age: 95
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
2019
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as Self
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Age: 93
No Image
How Herschell Found His Niche
2016
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as himself
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Age: 90
Tonight You Die
2011
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as
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Age: 85
7 Deadly Sins: Inside The Ecomm Cult
2009
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as
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Age: 83
Book of Lore
2007
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as Bingo Record (voice)
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Age: 81
Divine Trash
2000
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as Self
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Age: 73
No Image
An Evening with H.G. Lewis
1989
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as Self
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Age: 62
Crystalstone
1987
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as Antique Dealer
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Age: 60
Scum of the Earth
1963
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 37
Goldilocks and the Three Bares
1963
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as Voice Introducing Sonny Seymour (voice)
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Age: 37
Blood Feast
1963
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as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 37
Living Venus
1961
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as Man on Street (uncredited)
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Age: 34