Portrait of Herschell Gordon Lewis

Herschell Gordon Lewis

Bio: Herschell Gordon Lewis (June 15, 1926 - September 26, 2016) was an American filmmaker, best known for creating the "splatter" subgenre of horror films.
Born: Sat, Jun 15 1929
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Mon, Sep 26 2016
Herschell Gordon Lewis is 87 years old
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Poster of Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Herschell Gordon Lewis would have been no older than
87 in Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
as 'Self [archival]'.
Mon, Nov 08 2021
Poster of Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Herschell Gordon Lewis would have been no older than
87 in Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Sun, Oct 27 2019
Poster of Killer Campout
Killer Campout
Herschell Gordon Lewis would have been no older than
87 in Killer Campout
as 'Himself- Voice'.
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of How Herschell Found His Niche
How Herschell Found His Niche
Herschell Gordon Lewis would have been no older than
87 in How Herschell Found His Niche
as 'himself'.
Tue, Oct 25 2016
Poster of Blood Feast
Blood Feast
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
87 in Blood Feast
as 'Professor Lou Herschell'.
Sat, Aug 27 2016
Poster of They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
86 in They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Apr 19 2016
Poster of B-Documentary
B-Documentary
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
86 in B-Documentary
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Dec 14 2015
Poster of Terror Toons 3
Terror Toons 3
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
86 in Terror Toons 3
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Nov 07 2015
Poster of Tonight You Die
Tonight You Die
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
82 in Tonight You Die
Wed, Nov 16 2011
Poster of Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
82 in Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 13 2011
Poster of American Grindhouse
American Grindhouse
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
81 in American Grindhouse
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Feb 04 2011
Poster of Under the Scares
Under the Scares
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
81 in Under the Scares
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jul 01 2010
Poster of Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
80 in Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Tue, Jun 01 2010
Poster of 7 Deadly Sins: Inside The Ecomm Cult
7 Deadly Sins: Inside The Ecomm Cult
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
80 in 7 Deadly Sins: Inside The Ecomm Cult
Wed, Aug 19 2009
Poster of Smash Cut
Smash Cut
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
80 in Smash Cut
as 'Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer'.
Sat, Jul 18 2009
Poster of Psycho Holocaust
Psycho Holocaust
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
79 in Psycho Holocaust
as 'Radio News Broadcaster (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Book of Lore
Book of Lore
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
78 in Book of Lore
as 'Bingo Record (voice)'.
Sun, Oct 07 2007
Poster of Horror Business
Horror Business
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
75 in Horror Business
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Chainsaw Sally
Chainsaw Sally
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
75 in Chainsaw Sally
as 'Mr. Gordon'.
Sat, Oct 02 2004
Poster of Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
73 in Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Divine Trash
Divine Trash
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
70 in Divine Trash
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of Crystalstone
Crystalstone
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
57 in Crystalstone
as 'Antique Dealer'.
Wed, Apr 01 1987
Poster of How to Make a Doll
How to Make a Doll
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
39 in How to Make a Doll
as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 06 1968
Poster of The Alley Tramp
The Alley Tramp
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
38 in The Alley Tramp
as 'Radio Reporter Gene Stallion (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 12 1968
Poster of The Gruesome Twosome
The Gruesome Twosome
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
38 in The Gruesome Twosome
as 'Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 28 1967
Poster of A Taste of Blood
A Taste of Blood
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
38 in A Taste of Blood
as 'The Limey Seaman / Baron Khron (voice) (as Seymour Sheldon)'.
Wed, Aug 09 1967
Poster of Something Weird
Something Weird
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
38 in Something Weird
as 'Narrator (voice) (as Sheldon Seymour)'.
Tue, Aug 01 1967
Poster of Scum of the Earth!
Scum of the Earth!
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
34 in Scum of the Earth!
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Oct 08 1963
Poster of Goldilocks and the Three Bares
Goldilocks and the Three Bares
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
34 in Goldilocks and the Three Bares
as 'Voice Introducing Sonny Seymour (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 06 1963
Poster of Blood Feast
Blood Feast
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
34 in Blood Feast
as 'Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 06 1963
Poster of Living Venus
Living Venus
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
31 in Living Venus
as 'Man on Street (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 01 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Incredibly Strange Film Show
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Herschell Gordon Lewis was
59+ in The Incredibly Strange Film Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 1988