Wes Craven
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).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
as Wes Craven
2001

Becoming a Werewolf
as Wes Craven
2005

Wes Craven's New Nightmare
as Wes Craven
1994

Scream: The Inside Story
as Self
2011

Body Bags
as Pasty Faced Man
1993

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as Self
2008

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
as Self
2004

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
as Self
2006

The Fear
as Dr. Arnold
1995

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
as Self
1992

The Tripper
as Hippie (uncredited)
2006

Sweet Cakes
as Photographer (uncredited)
1976

I Am Nancy
as Self
2011

Welcome to Primetime
as Self
1999

Tales That'll Tear Your Heart Out
as Undead Cowboy (uncredited)
2002

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
as Self
2010

Shadow Zone: The Undead Express
as Counsellor
1996

The American Nightmare
as Self
2000

Scream 4
as Coroner (uncredited)
2011

Red Eye
as Airline Passenger (uncredited)
2005









