Sean S. Cunningham
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- December 31, 1941 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1970–2023 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 79 credits in database
Biography
Sean Sexton Cunningham is an American film director, producer, and writer who was born on December 31, 1941, in New York City, New York, United States. Active in the film industry with sixty-five known credits in production, Cunningham is best known for creating the Friday the 13th series of horror films, which introduced the fictional killer Jason Voorhees. In addition to his work on the Friday the 13th franchise, he has produced numerous other horror films, including Wes Craven's debut feature and the House film series.
Career overview
Sean Sexton Cunningham is an American film director, producer, and writer who was born in New York City on December 31, 1941. With sixty-five known credits listed in production, Cunningham is best known for creating the Friday the 13th series of horror films, which introduced the fictional killer Jason Voorhees. In addition to his work on the Friday the 13th franchise, he has produced numerous other horror films, including Wes Craven's debut feature and the House film series.
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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), Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018), To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017), MasterChef Greece (2010).
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 is an American film director, producer, and writer who was born on December 31, 1941, in New York City, New York, United States. Active in the film industry with sixty-five known credits in production, Cunningham is best known for creating the Friday the 13th series of horror films, which introdu...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017) as Self — aged about 75
- The Movies That Made Us (2019) as Self — aged about 77
- Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) as Self — aged about 76
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