Mario Bava

Director

Birthday July 31, 1914

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Apr 25, 1980 (65)

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About

Leading Italian director and cinematographer during the golden age of Italian slasher films.

Before Fame

He attempted a career as a painter before creating short films.

Trivia

He was known for his gruesome films A Bay of Blood from 1971 and Black Sunday from 1960.

Family Life

He had a son, director Lamberto Bava.

Associated With

He was a slasher film director much like his American counterpart Wes Craven.