Wes Craven: Horror Director of A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream Dies
August 30, 2015
Wes Craven was an American director and writer. Born on August 2, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a college professor before making movies.
He created the horror franchises A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), featuring Freddy Krueger, and Scream (1996). He also directed The Last House on the Left and The Hills Have Eyes.
He received the Saturn Award for lifetime achievement. Craven died of brain cancer in Los Angeles on August 30, 2015, at age 76.
Achievements: Creator of Freddy Krueger and Scream.
Birth: August 2, 1939 - Cleveland, Ohio.
Profession: Film director.
Interesting Facts: He taught humanities before directing.