Wes Craven, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Wes Craven

American director

Date of Birth: 02-Aug-1939

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 30-Aug-2015

Profession: screenwriter, actor, television producer, camera operator, television director, film director, film producer, film editor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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Wesley Earl Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was an American film director, writer, producer, and actor.
He was known for his pioneering work in the genre of horror films, particularly slasher films, where he mixed horror cliches with humor and satire.
His impact on the genre was considered prolific and influential.
Due to the success and cultural impact of his works in the horror film genre, Craven has been called a "Master of Horror".He is best known for creating A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and Scream (1996), featuring the characters of Freddy Krueger, Nancy Thompson, Ghostface, and Sidney Prescott.
His other notable films include The Last House on the Left (1972), The Hills Have Eyes (1977), Swamp Thing (1982), The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988), Shocker (1989), The People Under the Stairs (1991), Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), Music of the Heart (1999), and Red Eye (2005).