85 years old (Born on August 02, 1939)
Happy birthday to the legendary Wes Craven, master of nightmares and king of screams! From haunting our dreams with Freddy Krueger in "A Nightmare on Elm Street," to cleverly poking fun at horror clichés in the iconic "Scream" series, you've terrified—and delighted—generations. Your genius has made us think twice before answering phones or falling asleep!Even though you're no longer here scaring audiences firsthand, your legacy continues stronger than ever. Every creaky door and suspicious shadow reminds us fondly (and fearfully) of you. Here's hoping wherever you are now is less scary—but knowing you, probably not! Happy Birthday, Wes!