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Herschell Gordon Lewis
Born 1926-06-15Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in FloridaSelf [archival]Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of GoreSelfKiller CampoutHimself- VoiceBloodManiaThe HostHow Herschell Found His NichehimselfBlood FeastProfessor Lou HerschellThey Came from the Swamp: The Films of William GreféHimselfB-DocumentaryHimselfTerror Toons 3HimselfThat's Sexploitation!Self (archive footage)Tonight You DieRoleProduce Your Own Damn Movie!SelfAmerican GrindhouseHimselfUnder the ScaresSelfHerschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of GoreRoleThe Uh-oh ShowUncle Herschell (uncredited)7 Deadly Sins: Inside The Ecomm CultRoleSmash CutFred Sandy / Radio AnnouncerPsycho HolocaustRadio News Broadcaster (voice)Book of LoreBingo Record (voice)Horror BusinessHimselfChainsaw SallyMr. GordonBits and Pieces: Bringing Death to LifeSelfDivine TrashSelf