Actor info
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Name :
Herschell Gordon Lewis
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Born :
June 15, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (90 years at death)
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Died :
September 26, 2016
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Known for :
Directing
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
36 films (1961–2021)
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Also known as :
Lewis H. Gordon, Mark Hansen, Marvin Lester, H.G. Lewis, Herschell G. Lewis
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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.
Notable films
- Blood Feast (2016) as Professor Lou Herschell
- Smash Cut (2009) as Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
- Chainsaw Sally (2004) as Mr. Gordon
- Divine Trash (2000) as Self
- Blood Feast (1963) as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
