Herbert J. Leder

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Birthday 1912-08-15

Deathday 1983-08-14 (70 years old)

Place of Birth New York City, New York, United States

Herbert J. Leder

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.

Known For

Writer

1969
The Candy Man

as Adaptation

1967
It!

as Screenplay

1967
It!

as Story

1966
The Frozen Dead

as Writer

1964
The Shoplifter

as Screenplay

1964
The Child Molester

as Screenplay

1960
1958
Fiend Without a Face

as Screenplay

Director

1972
Doomsday Machine

as Director

1969
The Candy Man

as Director

1967
It!

as Director

1966
The Frozen Dead

as Director

1964
The Child Molester

as Director

1964
The Shoplifter

as Director

1963
Nine Miles to Noon

as Director

1960
Pretty Boy Floyd

as Director

Producer

1969
The Candy Man

as Producer

1967
It!

as Producer

1966
The Frozen Dead

as Producer