- Born
- August 2, 1939
- Died
- August 30, 2015 (aged 76)
- Place of birth
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Also known as
- Wesley Earl Craven, Abe Snake
Biography
Wesley Earl "Wes" Craven (August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015) was a prolific and influential American film director, writer, producer, and occasional actor known for his pioneering work in the horror genre, and particularly in the teen slasher subgenre. Among his best-known works are such landmark films as "The Last House on the Left" (1972), "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977), "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) and the "Scream" series (1996–2011).