

Herschell Gordon Lewis
Directing•Born June 15, 1926•Died September 26, 2016 (age 90)•Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
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DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayJune 15, 1926
Day of DeathSeptember 26, 2016
Place of BirthPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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