Wes Craven Brief Biography

Wesley Earl "Wes" Craven (born August 2, 1939) is an American film director, writer, producer, and actor known for his work on horror films, particularly slasher films. He is the creator of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Wes Craven's New Nightmare, and also co-wrote A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors with Bruce Wagner, featuring the Freddy Krueger character. Craven also directed the entire Scream series, featuring Ghostface. Some of his other films include, The Hills Have Eyes, The Last House on the Left, The Serpent and the Rainbow, The People Under the Stairs, Vampire in Brooklyn, Music of the Heart, Red Eye, and My Soul to Take.

Wes Craven News

• The Almanac for August 2, the 214th day of 2019
• The Almanac for Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2018
• Famous birthdays for Aug. 2: Kevin Smith, Charli XCX, Edward Furlong, Sam Worthington, Mary-Louise Parker, Wes Craven, Peter O'Toole
• The Almanac for Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2017