Director

Herbert J. Leder

Writing

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Directed movies: 5Directed series: 0All crew credits: 9

TMDB ID: 107852

IMDb ID: nm0496447

Known for: Writing

Born: August 15, 1912

Died: August 14, 1983

Age: 70

Place of birth: New York City, New York, United States

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1958 - 1972

Years active: 15

Average TMDB rating: 5.19

Wikidata: Q15501764

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Biography

Herbert J. Leder was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, recognized for his work in the horror and thriller genres during the 1960s. Born in New York City, Leder began his career in television, producing shows such as Captain Video, The Loretta Young Show, and Meet the Press. He transitioned to film direction and writing, with notable works including Fiend Without a Face (1958), Pretty Boy Floyd (1960), The Frozen Dead (1966), and It! (1967). Leder's films often explored themes of horror and suspense, contributing to the genre's development during that era. In addition to his filmmaking career, he taught Cinematography and Film Theory at Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University), influencing a generation of aspiring filmmakers.

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