Herschell Gordon Lewis (1926–2016) |
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Only one film-maker can claim the title "Godfather of Gore." That peculiar but apt identification seems to be the exclusive property of Herschell Gordon Lewis. With an unusual background that included teaching English Literature to college students, producing and directing television commercials, and voicing radio and television commercials, ...
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Born:in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USADied:(age 90) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA |
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Book: "Open Me Up" See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 5 Print Biographies | 6 Interviews | 6 Articles | See more »Alternate Names:
Lewis H. Gordon | Mark Hansen | Marvin Lester | H.G. Lewis | Herschell G. Lewis | Georges Parades | George Parades | Armand Parys | Armand Pays | Francis X. Ploitation | Marvin Lester Schmidt | Sheldon S. Seymour | Sheldon Seymour | Seymour Sheldon | R.L. SmithHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)Spouse:
Margo Ellis (his death)
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