Famous and Gravy

Professor on Elm Street (Wes Craven)


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This person died in 2015 at age 76. He taught English at Westminster College in Pennsylvania, and was also a high school teacher. He directed the drama “Music of the Heart”, based on the true story of a woman who taught violin to underprivileged children in Harlem. He directed his first feature film In 1972, “Last House on the Left”. He also directed the first four movies of the “Scream” franchise starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox. His most famous creation was the serial killer Freddy Krueger, who, with his razor-blade glove, haunted the dreams of teenagers in “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. Today’s dead celebrity is Wes Craven. 


Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Evan Sherer, and features guest co-host Morgan Honaker. Visit our website at famousandgravy.com and also enjoy our free mobile quiz game at deadoraliveapp.com


If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like Episode 34 “Zombie Mastermind” (George Romero) and Episode 62 “Lord of Horror” (Christopher Lee)


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Transcript of this episode

New York Times Obituary for Wes Craven

”Master of Cinema”, Wes Craven documentary

1997 Charlie Rose interview with Wes Craven

Wes Craven interviews on Fresh Air archives

Dead or Alive quiz game

Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

Famous & Gravy official website


This Famous & Gravy episode uses structured conversation to reflect on Wes Craven's enduring narrative as part of a famous lives reframed and known for obituary-based storytelling, considering how persona, influence, and vulnerability shaped perception. It reflects on the interplay between public memory and personal truth. This show explores rethinking celebrity legacies and contributes to life lessons from celebrities.

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