Gary Sherman

Career overview

Gary Sherman is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter born on August 28, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. He studied design and photography at the Illinois Institute of Technology and began his professional career while an undergraduate at the school's Institute of Design. During this period, he directed short films, commercials, industrials, and documentaries. He also produced music clips and short movies during the mid-1960s, which served as early precursors to MTV music videos.

After graduating, Sherman moved to London, England, where he continued his work in commercials and directed his first feature film, Death Line, which starred Donald Pleasence. The British Film Institute recognized this debut as the most significant directorial debut of the year. Sherman is known for his work in the horror film genre, with directing credits including Dead and Buried and Poltergeist III.

Upon relocating to Los Angeles, California, Sherman continued to write and collaborate on various feature film scripts. His professional portfolio also includes writing and directing several television pilots. Throughout his career, he has maintained a diverse range of credits across film and television production.