Herschell Gordon Lewis
Known for department: Directing
Birthday: 1926-06-15 – 2016-09-26
Place of birth: 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.
Known for
Chainsaw Sally
2004Mr. Gordon
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
2021Self [archival]
Horror Business
2005Himself
Blood Feast
1963Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Scum of the Earth
1963Narrator (voice)
American Grindhouse
2011Himself
Divine Trash
2000Self
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
2016HimselfHow Herschell Found His Niche
2016himself
Psycho Holocaust
2009Radio News Broadcaster (voice)
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
2019Self
Tonight You Die
2011
Smash Cut
2009Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
Living Venus
1961Man on Street (uncredited)
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
2010
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
2003Self
Goldilocks and the Three Bares
1963Voice Introducing Sonny Seymour (voice)
Blood Feast
2016Professor Lou Herschell
The Alley Tramp
1968Radio Reporter Gene Stallion (voice)