Lewis Teague

Lewis Teague, born on March 8, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, is a distinguished film director known for his contributions to both the horror and action genres. Teague got his start in the industry by apprenticing under the acclaimed Sydney Pollack at Universal Television and served as a production manager on the iconic rock documentary Woodstock in 1970.

Throughout the 1970s, he collaborated with Roger Corman, taking on roles as a second-unit director for films such as Death Race 2000 (1975), Thunder and Lightning (1977), and Avalanche (1978). He also showcased his editing skills on projects like Monte Hellman’s Cockfighter (1974) and Jonathan Demme’s Crazy Mama (1975). Teague's directorial debut came in 1974 with Dirty O'Neil, followed by the gritty Depression-era film The Lady in Red (1979), which he also edited.

Teague gained notoriety in the horror genre with the creature feature Alligator (1980) and the Stephen King adaptations Cujo (1983) and Cat's Eye (1985). His filmography further includes The Jewel of the Nile (1985), the action-packed Navy SEALs (1990), and the sci-fi film Wedlock (1991). Teague has also directed episodes of several popular television series, including "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" and "Nash Bridges." After a hiatus, he returned to directing with the short film Cante Jondo in 2007, marking his continued influence in the film industry.