About
Producer and director of low-budget horror classics who was known for adapting Edgar Allan Poe stories for film. He directed more than 50 films throughout his long career.
Before Fame
He studied industrial engineering at Stanford University.
Trivia
His film Fall of the House of Usher was selected in 2006 for inclusion in the National Film Registry. He produced nearly 500 films throughout his prolific career.
Family Life
He was married to Julie Corman on December 23, 1970, and had four children with her.
Associated With
He helped launch the career of William Shatner.
