Il Maestro, one of the innovators of horror.

Dario Argento (born September 7, 1940) is an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, particularly in the subgenre known as giallo, and for his influence on modern horror and slasher movies.

Father of Asia Argento.

Co-wrote the screenplay for Once Upon a Time in the West.

Has used the Italian prog-rock band Goblin in several of his films.

Worked with George A. Romero on Dawn of the Dead and helped hin get the movie off the ground.

Filmography: Innocent Blood, Phenomena, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, Inferno (movie), Deep Red, Tenebre, Terror at the Opera

Filmography (Director): Do You Like Hitchcock?, Phenomena, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, Four Flies on Grey Velvet(4 mosche di velluto grigio), Inferno (movie), Two Evil Eyes, Deep Red, Mother of Tears, The Card Player, Trauma, The Stendhal Syndrome, Tenebre, The Cat o' Nine Tails, Giallo, Sleepless, Phantom of the Opera (1998 movie), Terror at the Opera

Birth Date: September 7, 1940

Birth Place: Rome, Italy

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 8"

Movie Writing Credits: Do You Like Hitchcock?, Phenomena, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, Demons (Demoni), Four Flies on Grey Velvet(4 mosche di velluto grigio), Two Evil Eyes, Deep Red, Mother of Tears, The Card Player, Trauma, Demons 2, The Stendhal Syndrome, Tenebre, The Cat o' Nine Tails, Giallo, Sleepless, Phantom of the Opera (1998 movie), The Church, Terror at the Opera