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Wes Craven

Wes Craven

American director

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Birthdate
August 2, 1939
Birthplace
Cleveland
Cleveland
Date of Death
August 30, 2015
Place of Death
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Director of (Film)
The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs
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The Hills Have Eyes Part II
Vampire in Brooklyn
Vampire in Brooklyn
Deadly Friend
Deadly Friend
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Cursed
Scream (1996 film)
Scream (1996 film)
Scream 2
Scream 2
Scream 3
Scream 3
...
Location
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Educated at
Wheaton College (Illinois)
Wheaton College (Illinois)
Occupation
Camera operator
Camera operator
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Television producer
Film producer
Film producer
Actor
Actor
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
Film director
Film director
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Television director

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Birth Name
Wesley Earl Craven
Child
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Jonathan Craven
Citizenship
United States
United States
Member of Board of Directors of
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
Notable Work
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Tina Gray
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The People Next Door
Wikidata ID
Q223992
Overview

Wes Craven, born Wesley Earl Craven, was an American television producer, film director, film producer, screenwriter, actor, camera operator, and television director. Born on August 2, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, Craven passed away on August 30, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.

Craven had one child, Jonathan Craven, and was educated at Wheaton College in Illinois. With his varied experience in the entertainment industry, Wes Craven directed several films such as "The Hills Have Eyes Part II", "Vampire in Brooklyn", "Deadly Friend", "Cursed", "Scream" , "Scream 2", "Scream 3", "Scream 4", and "Swamp Thing".

In addition to his directing credits, Craven was also a member of the board of directors for "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and directed "The People Under the Stairs". Some of his other notable works include "The People Next Door" and "Tina Gray". Overall, Wes Craven had a diverse and extensive career in the world of television and film.

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