Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
biography
Terror-meister and master of the gory slasher thriller who began career as stage manager and actor before making his directorial debut with the pseudo-documentary porn film, "Together" (1971; on which another future contemporary master of horror, Wes Craven, served as assistant producer). After producing Craven's cult horror favorite, "Last House on the Left" (1972), Cunningham directed a series of low-budget films, hitting the jackpot with the premier "Friday the 13th" (1980). He has since concentrated on producing, forming Cunningham Productions in 1984, which made "House" (1984) and its
Became producer of Mineola Theatre, Long Island, NY and other theater companies nationwide; brought several productions to Broadway
1971
Formed Sean S. Cunningham Films, Ltd.
Produced commercials, industrial films and documentaries
1971
Debut as feature film director and co-producer (with Roger Murphy), "Together/Sensual Paradise" (pseudo-documentary porn film on which Wes Craven served as assistant producer)
