Sean S. Cunningham
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Sean S. Cunningham Net Worth

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Sean S. Cunningham was a successful producer, writer, and director from New York who started films cheaply and quickly. He and Wes Craven shocked the world with the ultra-violence of The Last House on the Left (1972). Cunningham then made a mix of comedy and horror films, including Manny's Orphans (1978) and Here Come the Tigers (1978). He then produced the iconic horror film Friday the 13th (1980), which spawned numerous sequels. He also produced A Stranger Is Watching (1982) and The Abyss (1989). Cunningham then moved on to producing films and teaching, producing The Horror Show (1989), My Boyfriend's Back (1993), Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), and Jason X (2001).
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Who is it? Producer, Writer, Director
Birth Day December 01, 1941
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 81 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn
Occupation Film director, writer, producer, best known for the famous Friday the 13th
Years active 1970–present

💰 Net worth

Sean S. Cunningham, a prominent figure in the American film industry, is estimated to possess a net worth ranging between $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. With his versatile talents as a producer, writer, and director, Cunningham has made a significant impact on the entertainment world. Best known for his work in various genres, including horror and thriller, he has established himself as a sought-after creative force. Through his exceptional storytelling abilities, Cunningham has not only garnered critical acclaim but also a substantial financial fortune. With a successful career spanning several decades, his net worth continues to grow, ensuring his enduring influence in the United States.

Biography/Timeline

2009

His first jobs were managing theater companies such as New York's Lincoln Center, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Mineola Theater in Long Island. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Directors Guild of America. Cunningham is best known for creating the Friday the 13th series of horror films, which introduced the fictional mass murderer Jason Voorhees. Of the 12 films in the series, the ones that had Cunningham's involvement were the original, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, Jason X, Freddy vs. Jason, and the 2009 reboot. He has also produced many horror films, such as the House series and Wes Craven's debut feature, The Last House on the Left. He is the founder and CEO of Crystal Lake Entertainment. Cunningham is set to produce the CW series adaption of Friday the 13th as well as producing Friday the 13th: The Game.

2015

As of 2015, he is also a member of the board of advisers for the Hollywood Horror Museum.

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