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Sean S. Cunningham

Production Born Dec 31, 1941 New York City, New York, USA 79 credits
79
Total Credits
2023
54 Years Career Span
26
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sean S. Cunningham works in production. Born December 31, 1941 in New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 79 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

The Movies That Made Us

as Self

MasterChef Greece

as Self
Film

Friday the 13th

2009
Film

The Last House on the Left

2009
Film

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

as Self
Film

Freddy vs. Jason

2003
Film

Jason X

2001
Film

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

1993
Film

House IV

1992
Film

DeepStar Six

1989
Film

DeepStar Six

1989
Film

The Horror Show

1989

Frequent co-stars

Donald Ian Black 1 shared title
Danny Wallace 1 shared title
Ryan Turek 1 shared title
Barbara Boyle 1 shared title
Sigourney Weaver 1 shared title
Gregor Punchatz 1 shared title
Chris Columbus 1 shared title
Devin Ratray 1 shared title
Daniel Stern 1 shared title
John Muto 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Spot · ThanksFriday the 13th: Origin of Evil - Part 3 · Characters
Friday the 13th: Origin of Evil · CharactersFriday the 13th: Origin of Evil - Part 2 · Characters
In Search of Darkness: Part IIOutta Space: The Making of Jason XThe Story Of The '80s Slasher Craze
The Movies That Made UsIn Search of Darkness
Eli Roth's History of HorrorClark
To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder StoryDing Dong, You're Dead! The Making of "House"It's Getting Weirder! The Making of "House II"Home Deadly Home: The Making of "House IV"
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street LegacyHis Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13thHis Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th · Executive Producer
Friday the 13th · ProducerThe Last House on the Left · Producer
Surviving Sid
Trapped Ashes · DirectorGoing to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher FilmNever Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’The House That Freddy BuiltHitchcocked!
The Perfect Scary Movie
100 Scariest Movie MomentsThe Friday the 13th ChroniclesFriday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)Secrets Galore Behind the GoreGenesis: Development Hell
Freddy vs. Jason · ProducerCelluloid Crime of the CenturyReturn to Crystal Lake: Making 'Friday the 13th'
Terminal Invasion · DirectorTerminal Invasion · Executive ProducerThe Many Lives of Jason VoorheesIt's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left'By Any Means Necessary: The Making of "Jason X"
Jason X · Executive ProducerXCU: Extreme Close Up · ProducerXCU: Extreme Close Up · Director
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Welcome to Primetime
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday · ProducerMy Boyfriend's Back · Producer
House IV · Producer
DeepStar Six · DirectorDeepStar Six · ProducerThe Horror Show · ProducerA Taste of Hemlock · Presenter
House II: The Second Story · Producer
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning · CharactersHouse · ProducerThe New Kids · DirectorThe New Kids · Producer
Spring Break · DirectorSpring Break · Producer
A Stranger Is Watching · Director
Friday the 13th · DirectorFriday the 13th · Producer
Here Come the Tigers · DirectorHere Come the Tigers · ProducerManny's Orphans · DirectorManny's Orphans · Producer
The Fireworks Woman · Producer
The Case of the Smiling Stiffs · DirectorThe Case of the Smiling Stiffs · Producer
The Last House on the Left · Producer

Full Filmography

79 titles
  • The Spot (2023) Thanks
  • Friday the 13th: Origin of Evil - Part 3 (2023) Characters
  • Friday the 13th: Origin of Evil (2022) Characters
  • Friday the 13th: Origin of Evil - Part 2 (2022) Characters
  • In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) as Self
  • Outta Space: The Making of Jason X (2020) as Self
  • The Story Of The '80s Slasher Craze (2020)
  • The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self
  • In Search of Darkness (2019) as Self
  • Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) as Self
  • Clark (2018) as Jonathan
  • To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017) as Self
  • Ding Dong, You're Dead! The Making of "House" (2017)
  • It's Getting Weirder! The Making of "House II" (2017) as Self
  • Home Deadly Home: The Making of "House IV" (2017)
  • Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) as Self
  • Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) as Self
  • His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010) as Self
  • His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010) Executive Producer
  • Friday the 13th (2009) Producer
  • The Last House on the Left (2009) Producer
  • Surviving Sid (2008) as Glyptodon Boy (voice)
  • Trapped Ashes (2006) Director
  • Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) as Self
  • Never Sleep Again: The Making of ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (2006) as Self
  • The House That Freddy Built (2006) as Self
  • Hitchcocked! (2006) as Self
  • The Perfect Scary Movie (2005) as Self
  • 100 Scariest Movie Moments (2004) as Self
  • The Friday the 13th Chronicles (2004) as Self
  • Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary) (2004) as Self
  • Secrets Galore Behind the Gore (2004) as Self
  • Genesis: Development Hell (2004) as Self
  • Freddy vs. Jason (2003) Producer
  • Celluloid Crime of the Century (2003) as Self
  • Return to Crystal Lake: Making 'Friday the 13th' (2003) as Himself
  • Terminal Invasion (2002) Director
  • Terminal Invasion (2002) Executive Producer
  • The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees (2002) as Self
  • It's Only a Movie: The Making of 'Last House on the Left' (2002) as Self
  • By Any Means Necessary: The Making of "Jason X" (2002) as Self (uncredited)
  • Jason X (2001) Executive Producer
  • XCU: Extreme Close Up (2001) Producer
  • XCU: Extreme Close Up (2001) Director
  • Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film (2000) as Self
  • Welcome to Primetime (1999) as Self
  • Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) Producer
  • My Boyfriend's Back (1993) Producer
  • House IV (1992) Producer
  • DeepStar Six (1989) Director
  • DeepStar Six (1989) Producer
  • The Horror Show (1989) Producer
  • A Taste of Hemlock (1989) Presenter
  • House II: The Second Story (1987) Producer
  • Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) Characters
  • House (1985) Producer
  • The New Kids (1985) Director
  • The New Kids (1985) Producer
  • Spring Break (1983) Director
  • Spring Break (1983) Producer
  • A Stranger Is Watching (1982) Director
  • Friday the 13th (1980) Director
  • Friday the 13th (1980) Producer
  • Here Come the Tigers (1978) Director
  • Here Come the Tigers (1978) Producer
  • Manny's Orphans (1978) Director
  • Manny's Orphans (1978) Producer
  • The Fireworks Woman (1975) Producer
  • The Case of the Smiling Stiffs (1973) Director
  • The Case of the Smiling Stiffs (1973) Producer
  • The Last House on the Left (1972) Producer
  • Together (1971) Director
  • Together (1971) Writer
  • Together (1971) Producer
  • The Art of Marriage (1970) Director
  • The Art of Marriage (1970) Writer
  • The Art of Marriage (1970) Producer
  • House Producer
  • The Night Driver Executive Producer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sean S. Cunningham best known for?

Sean S. Cunningham is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Movies That Made Us (2019), MasterChef Greece (2010), Friday the 13th (2009), The Last House on the Left (2009).

When and where was Sean S. Cunningham born?

Sean S. Cunningham was born on December 31, 1941 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Sean S. Cunningham have?

Sean S. Cunningham has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2023.

What is Sean S. Cunningham's background in cinema and television?

Sean Sexton Cunningham (born December 31, 1941, in New York City) is an American film director, producer, and writer. He is best known for creating the Friday the 13th series of horror films, which introduced the fictional killer Jason Voorhees. He also produced many horror films, such as Wes Craven's debut feature and...