Portrait of Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Bio: Wesley Earl "Wes" Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was a prolific and influential American film director, writer, producer, and occasional actor known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, and particularly in the teen slasher subgenre. Among his best-known works are such landmark films as "The Last House on the Left" (1972), "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977), "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) and the "Scream" series (1996–2011)
Born: Wed, Aug 02 1939
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Death: Sun, Aug 30 2015
Wes Craven is 76 years old
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Poster of AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS
Wes Craven would have been no older than 76 in AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 2020
Poster of AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
Wes Craven would have been no older than 76 in AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A. as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 2020
Poster of AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
Wes Craven would have been no older than 76 in AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 2020
Poster of House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
Wes Craven was 74 in House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2013
Poster of Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Wes Craven was 74 in Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th as 'Self - Creator, A Nightmare on Elm Street'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2013
Poster of Trespassing Bergman
Trespassing Bergman
Wes Craven was 74 in Trespassing Bergman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 2013
Poster of Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Wes Craven was 72 in Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 2012
Poster of The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear
Wes Craven was 72 in The Future of Fear as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of I Am Nancy
I Am Nancy
Wes Craven was 71 in I Am Nancy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 2011
Poster of Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
Wes Craven was 71 in Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 2011
Poster of Scream 4
Scream 4
Wes Craven was 71 in Scream 4 as 'Coroner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 2011
Poster of Scream: The Inside Story
Scream: The Inside Story
Wes Craven was 71 in Scream: The Inside Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 2011
Poster of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Wes Craven was 70 in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2010
Poster of Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Wes Craven was 69 in Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
Wes Craven was 67 in Diary of the Dead as 'Newsreader (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2007
Poster of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Wes Craven was 67 in Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2006
Poster of Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Wes Craven was 67 in Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of Paris Je T'aime
Paris Je T'aime
Wes Craven was 66 in Paris Je T'aime as 'La victime de la vampire (Quartier de la Madeleine)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 2006
Poster of The Tripper
The Tripper
Wes Craven was 66 in The Tripper as 'Hippie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 2006
Poster of The Making of 'Red Eye'
The Making of 'Red Eye'
Wes Craven was 66 in The Making of 'Red Eye' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 10 2006
Poster of The House That Freddy Built
The House That Freddy Built
Wes Craven was 66 in The House That Freddy Built as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares
Wes Craven was 66 in Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven's Nightmares as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Ban the Sadist Videos!
Ban the Sadist Videos!
Wes Craven was 66 in Ban the Sadist Videos! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 06 2005
Poster of Red Eye
Red Eye
Wes Craven was 66 in Red Eye as 'Airline Passenger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 2005
Poster of Becoming a Werewolf
Becoming a Werewolf
Wes Craven was 65 in Becoming a Werewolf as 'Wes Craven'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 21 2005
Poster of The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
Wes Craven was 65 in The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of Tales from the Crapper
Tales from the Crapper
Wes Craven was 64 in Tales from the Crapper as 'Party Goer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 2004
Poster of The Thick Brown Line
The Thick Brown Line
Wes Craven was 64 in The Thick Brown Line as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'
Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes'
Wes Craven was 64 in Looking Back at 'The Hills Have Eyes' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 2003
Poster of Celluloid Crime of the Century
Celluloid Crime of the Century
Wes Craven was 63 in Celluloid Crime of the Century as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
Wes Craven was 63 in Masters of Horror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 2002
Poster of It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'
It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'
Wes Craven was 63 in It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 2002
Poster of Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
Wes Craven was 63 in Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out as 'Undead Cowboy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 2002
Poster of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Wes Craven was 62 in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back as 'Wes Craven'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 2001
Poster of Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Wes Craven was 61 in Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 2000
Poster of The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
Wes Craven was 61 in The American Nightmare as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Scream 3
Scream 3
Wes Craven was 60 in Scream 3 as 'Man with Video Camera on Studio Tour (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 2000
Poster of Welcome to Primetime
Welcome to Primetime
Wes Craven was 60 in Welcome to Primetime as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 1999
Poster of Welcome to Hollywood
Welcome to Hollywood
Wes Craven was 59 in Welcome to Hollywood as 'Wes Craven'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1998
Poster of Scream 2
Scream 2
Wes Craven was 58 in Scream 2 as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1997
Poster of Scream
Scream
Wes Craven was 57 in Scream as 'Fred the Janitor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1996
Poster of Shadow Zone: The Undead Express
Shadow Zone: The Undead Express
Wes Craven was 57 in Shadow Zone: The Undead Express as 'Counsellor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1996
Poster of The Fear
The Fear
Wes Craven was 55 in The Fear as 'Dr. Arnold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1995
Poster of New Nightmare
New Nightmare
Wes Craven was 55 in New Nightmare as 'Wes Craven'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1994
Poster of Body Bags
Body Bags
Wes Craven was 54 in Body Bags as 'Pasty Faced Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 08 1993
Poster of Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
Wes Craven was 53 in Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1992
Poster of Fear in the Dark
Fear in the Dark
Wes Craven was 52 in Fear in the Dark as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1991
Poster of The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV'
Wes Craven was 50 in The Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1989
Poster of Gorgon Video Magazine
Gorgon Video Magazine
Wes Craven was 50 in Gorgon Video Magazine as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1989
Poster of Shocker
Shocker
Wes Craven was 49 in Shocker as 'Man Neighbor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 23 1989
Poster of Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror
Wes Craven was 49 in Stephen King's World of Horror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Wes Craven was 46 in Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Sweet Cakes
Sweet Cakes
Wes Craven was 37 in Sweet Cakes as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1976
Poster of The Fireworks Woman
The Fireworks Woman
Wes Craven was 35 in The Fireworks Woman as 'Nicholas Burns (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1975
Poster of It Happened in Hollywood
It Happened in Hollywood
Wes Craven was 33 in It Happened in Hollywood as 'Kings Litter Bearer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Castle
Castle
Wes Craven was 69+ in Castle as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of On the Lot
On the Lot
Wes Craven was 67+ in On the Lot
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of 100 Scariest Movie Moments
100 Scariest Movie Moments
Wes Craven was 65+ in 100 Scariest Movie Moments as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Wes Craven was 65+ in Boston Legal as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Wes Craven was 63+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Stark Raving Mad
Stark Raving Mad
Wes Craven was 60+ in Stark Raving Mad as 'Terrance Sterling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Wes Craven was 57+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Wes Craven was 46+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985