Portrait of Shaun Costello

Shaun Costello

Bio: Shaun Costello began directing for "loops" (10-minute scenes shown in coin-operated viewers in adult theaters) in NYC in the early 1970s, and soon was directing (and acting in) full porn movies and other grindhouse "roughies" shown in Times Square's 42nd Street adult theaters. Costello took work where he could get it, often working for the Mob, who owned many adult theaters and distribution, and working under different aliases for different theaters so that no one (at the time) knew that he was his own competition
Born: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Jul 05 2023
Shaun Costello is 79 years old
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Poster of Popcorn
Popcorn
Shaun Costello was
47 in Popcorn
as 'Associate Producer'.
Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Writing for Time
Writing for Time
Shaun Costello was
46 in Writing for Time
as 'Director of Photography, Editor, Director'.
Sat, Sep 01 1990
Poster of Hot Dreams
Hot Dreams
Shaun Costello was
39 in Hot Dreams
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Production Design, Special Effects, Visual Effects'.
Tue, Feb 22 1983
Poster of Heaven's Touch
Heaven's Touch
Shaun Costello was
39 in Heaven's Touch
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Title Designer, Additional Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Mistress Electra
Mistress Electra
Shaun Costello was
38 in Mistress Electra
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Title Designer'.
Fri, Jan 08 1982
Poster of Pandora's Mirror
Pandora's Mirror
Shaun Costello was
37 in Pandora's Mirror
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Production Design'.
Mon, Dec 28 1981
Poster of Prisoner of Pleasure
Prisoner of Pleasure
Shaun Costello was
37 in Prisoner of Pleasure
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Jul 31 1981
Poster of Beauty
Beauty
Shaun Costello was
37 in Beauty
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Title Designer'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Dracula Exotica
Dracula Exotica
Shaun Costello was
36 in Dracula Exotica
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Mon, Dec 01 1980
Poster of Afternoon Delights
Afternoon Delights
Shaun Costello was
36 in Afternoon Delights
as 'Editor, Director, Screenplay'.
Mon, Oct 06 1980
Poster of New York Construction Co.
New York Construction Co.
Shaun Costello was
36 in New York Construction Co.
as 'Writer, Director, Editor'.
Tue, Apr 01 1980
Poster of More Than Sisters
More Than Sisters
Shaun Costello was
35 in More Than Sisters
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jul 05 1979
Poster of Sunny
Sunny
Shaun Costello was
35 in Sunny
as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Fri, Jun 01 1979
Poster of The Two Lives of Jennifer
The Two Lives of Jennifer
Shaun Costello was
35 in The Two Lives of Jennifer
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Fiona on Fire
Fiona on Fire
Shaun Costello was
34 in Fiona on Fire
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of Slave of Pleasure
Slave of Pleasure
Shaun Costello was
34 in Slave of Pleasure
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director'.
Wed, Aug 30 1978
Poster of Daughters of Discipline
Daughters of Discipline
Shaun Costello was
34 in Daughters of Discipline
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of The Fire in Francesca
The Fire in Francesca
Shaun Costello was
33 in The Fire in Francesca
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of Betrayed Teens
Betrayed Teens
Shaun Costello was
33 in Betrayed Teens
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Wed, Mar 09 1977
Poster of Schoolgirl's Reunion
Schoolgirl's Reunion
Shaun Costello was
33 in Schoolgirl's Reunion
as 'Writer, Producer, Editor, Director'.
Tue, Mar 01 1977
Poster of Dirty Susan
Dirty Susan
Shaun Costello was
33 in Dirty Susan
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of The Dark Side of Danielle
The Dark Side of Danielle
Shaun Costello was
32 in The Dark Side of Danielle
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sun, Oct 10 1976
Poster of Tortured Woman
Tortured Woman
Shaun Costello was
32 in Tortured Woman
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 01 1976
Poster of Water Power
Water Power
Shaun Costello was
32 in Water Power
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Special Effects, Title Designer'.
Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of That Lady from Rio
That Lady from Rio
Shaun Costello was
32 in That Lady from Rio
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Aug 02 1976
Poster of The Fury in Alice
The Fury in Alice
Shaun Costello was
32 in The Fury in Alice
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Tue, Jun 01 1976
Poster of Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookies
Shaun Costello was
32 in Girl Scout Cookies
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 01 1976
Poster of Dominatrix Without Mercy
Dominatrix Without Mercy
Shaun Costello was
32 in Dominatrix Without Mercy
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Apr 02 1976
Poster of The Story of Eloise
The Story of Eloise
Shaun Costello was
32 in The Story of Eloise
as 'Writer, Producer, Editor, Director'.
Wed, Mar 31 1976
Poster of Sensuous Fly Girls
Sensuous Fly Girls
Shaun Costello was
32 in Sensuous Fly Girls
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 19 1976
Poster of Midnight Desires
Midnight Desires
Shaun Costello was
32 in Midnight Desires
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Director, Editor'.
Tue, Mar 09 1976
Poster of The Summer of Suzanne
The Summer of Suzanne
Shaun Costello was
32 in The Summer of Suzanne
as 'Writer, Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Untamed Vixens
The Untamed Vixens
Shaun Costello was
32 in The Untamed Vixens
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Editor'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of She's No Angel
She's No Angel
Shaun Costello was
32 in She's No Angel
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Travails of June
The Travails of June
Shaun Costello was
32 in The Travails of June
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Editor'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Cheryl's Surrender
Cheryl's Surrender
Shaun Costello was
31 in Cheryl's Surrender
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Editor'.
Fri, Dec 26 1975
Poster of Kathy's Graduation Present
Kathy's Graduation Present
Shaun Costello was
31 in Kathy's Graduation Present
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of China Doll
China Doll
Shaun Costello was
31 in China Doll
as 'Director, Writer'.
Mon, Oct 06 1975
Poster of Gladys and Her All Girl Band
Gladys and Her All Girl Band
Shaun Costello was
31 in Gladys and Her All Girl Band
as 'Writer, Director'.
Mon, May 26 1975
Poster of Lisa Meets Mr. Big
Lisa Meets Mr. Big
Shaun Costello was
31 in Lisa Meets Mr. Big
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Apr 11 1975
Poster of The Passions of Carol
The Passions of Carol
Shaun Costello was
31 in The Passions of Carol
as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor, Producer, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Main Title Designer'.
Mon, Mar 24 1975
Poster of Two Senoritas
Two Senoritas
Shaun Costello was
31 in Two Senoritas
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Mon, Feb 03 1975
Poster of Sin of Lust
Sin of Lust
Shaun Costello was
31 in Sin of Lust
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The School for Sexual Arts
The School for Sexual Arts
Shaun Costello was
31 in The School for Sexual Arts
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Hotel Hooker
Hotel Hooker
Shaun Costello was
31 in Hotel Hooker
as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Writer'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Joyriders
The Joyriders
Shaun Costello was
31 in The Joyriders
as 'Writer, Producer, Editor, Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Love Bus
The Love Bus
Shaun Costello was
30 in The Love Bus
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of Come Fly with Us
Come Fly with Us
Shaun Costello was
30 in Come Fly with Us
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Editor'.
Tue, Jul 16 1974
Poster of Teenage Nurses
Teenage Nurses
Shaun Costello was
30 in Teenage Nurses
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor'.
Tue, May 14 1974
Poster of Lady on the Couch
Lady on the Couch
Shaun Costello was
30 in Lady on the Couch
as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Writer'.
Tue, Mar 19 1974
Poster of Pen Pals
Pen Pals
Shaun Costello was
30 in Pen Pals
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Mar 08 1974
Poster of Lip Service
Lip Service
Shaun Costello was
30 in Lip Service
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Feb 01 1974
Poster of Maxines' Dating Service
Maxines' Dating Service
Shaun Costello was
29 in Maxines' Dating Service
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 01 1973
Poster of The Tycoon's Daughter
The Tycoon's Daughter
Shaun Costello was
29 in The Tycoon's Daughter
as 'Director'.
Wed, Oct 31 1973
Poster of Go Fly a Kite
Go Fly a Kite
Shaun Costello was
29 in Go Fly a Kite
as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Sun, Sep 23 1973
Poster of Honeymoon Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Shaun Costello was
29 in Honeymoon Suite
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Sep 12 1973
Poster of Sexual Freedom in the Ozarks
Sexual Freedom in the Ozarks
Shaun Costello was
29 in Sexual Freedom in the Ozarks
as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Thu, Sep 06 1973
Poster of Sweet Sexteen
Sweet Sexteen
Shaun Costello was
29 in Sweet Sexteen
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Editor'.
Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of Come And Be Purified
Come And Be Purified
Shaun Costello was
29 in Come And Be Purified
as 'Producer, Director'.
Thu, Aug 16 1973
Poster of Teachers and Cream
Teachers and Cream
Shaun Costello was
29 in Teachers and Cream
as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Wed, Aug 01 1973
Poster of Tina Makes a Deal
Tina Makes a Deal
Shaun Costello was
29 in Tina Makes a Deal
as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Writer'.
Fri, Jun 29 1973
Poster of Joe Rock Superstar
Joe Rock Superstar
Shaun Costello was
29 in Joe Rock Superstar
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 12 1973
Poster of Forced Entry
Forced Entry
Shaun Costello was
29 in Forced Entry
as 'Director, Writer, Producer, Editor'.
Fri, Mar 16 1973
Poster of The Love Witch
The Love Witch
Shaun Costello was
29 in The Love Witch
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Hell's Kitten
Hell's Kitten
Shaun Costello was
28 in Hell's Kitten
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Sensuous Vixens
Sensuous Vixens
Shaun Costello was
27 in Sensuous Vixens
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Aug 20 1971

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