Jesus Franco: Prolific Spanish Horror Film Director Dies at 82
April 2, 2013
Jesus Franco was a Spanish film director. Born on May 12, 1930, in Madrid, he used many pseudonyms including Jess Franco.
He directed more than 200 films in a career that spanned 50 years, many in the horror and erotic genres, such as The Awful Dr. Orlof and Vampyros Lesbos. He also worked with Orson Welles on Chimes at Midnight.
He was honored with Spain's Goya Honorary Award in 2009. Franco died in Malaga, Spain, on April 2, 2013, at age 82.
Achievements: Goya Honorary Award (2009), over 200 films.
Birth: May 12, 1930 - Madrid, Spain.
Profession: Film director.
Interesting Facts: He was assistant director to Orson Welles.