Herschell Gordon Lewis

1926-06-15 – 2016-09-26 (age 90) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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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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Herschell Gordon Lewis

Known For

American Grindhouse

American Grindhouse

2011

as Himself

B-Documentary

B-Documentary

2015

as Himself

Blood Feast

Blood Feast

2016

as Professor Lou Herschell

Jimmy, the Boy Wonder

Jimmy, the Boy Wonder

1966

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Crystalstone

Crystalstone

1987

as Antique Dealer

Blood Feast

Blood Feast

1963

as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Chainsaw Sally

Chainsaw Sally

2004

as Mr. Gordon

Smash Cut

Smash Cut

2009

as Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer

Living Venus

Living Venus

1961

as Man on Street (uncredited)

Horror Business

Horror Business

2005

as Himself

That's Sexploitation!

That's Sexploitation!

2013

as Self (archive footage)

Divine Trash

Divine Trash

2000

as Self

They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé

They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé

2016

as Himself

Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore

Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore

2010

Goldilocks and the Three Bares

Goldilocks and the Three Bares

1963

as Voice Introducing Sonny Seymour (voice)

Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

2003

as Self

Killer Campout

Killer Campout

2017

as Himself- Voice

The Alley Tramp

The Alley Tramp

1968

as Radio Reporter Gene Stallion (voice)

Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

Produce Your Own Damn Movie!

2011

as Self

Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore

Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore

2019

as Self