Herschell Gordon Lewis
Known for: Directing
Born: June 14, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - Died: September 25, 2016
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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Chainsaw Sally
Mr. Gordon
Blood, Guts and Sunshine: The History of Horror Made in Florida
Self [archival]
Horror Business
Himself
Blood Feast
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Scum of the Earth
Narrator (voice)
American Grindhouse
Himself
Divine Trash
Self
They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
Himself
How Herschell Found His Niche
himself
Psycho Holocaust
Radio News Broadcaster (voice)
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Self
Tonight You Die
Smash Cut
Fred Sandy / Radio Announcer
Living Venus
Man on Street (uncredited)
Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
Self
Goldilocks and the Three Bares
Voice Introducing Sonny Seymour (voice)
Blood Feast
Professor Lou Herschell
The Alley Tramp
Radio Reporter Gene Stallion (voice)
Terror Toons 3
Himself
Under the Scares
Self
Crystalstone
Antique Dealer
Something Weird
Narrator (voice) (as Sheldon Seymour)
A Taste of Blood
The Limey Seaman / Baron Khron (voice) (as Seymour Sheldon)