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Damien Leone is credited as a film director, film producer and film screenwriter. Damien Leone was born in New York City, New York, United States on January 29, 1984. That works out to 42 years old in 2026. Notable works include Terrifier.
My Take
Damien Leone is exactly the kind of obsessive craftsman I root for. A New York filmmaker who writes, directs, and handles his own makeup and special effects, he willed the Terrifier franchise and its grinning Art the Clown into a global phenomenon from shoestring budgets. What I admire most is his commitment to tactile, practical gore over easy digital shortcuts, which gives his films a queasy authenticity that lands. There's real love and stubbornness baked into every grisly frame, and that devotion is why his work cuts deeper than typical slasher fare. He's proof that vision and persistence can outmuscle money, and I'm genuinely curious what nightmare he conjures next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Damien Leone
- Name (Japanese)
- デイミアン・レオーネ
- Reading
- でいみあん・れおーね
- Born
- January 29, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / film screenwriter / make-up artist / special effects artist
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Terrifier | — |
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien%20Leone
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104867022
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Damien Leone born?
Born January 29, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Damien Leone from?
Damien Leone is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Damien Leone do?
Damien Leone works as film director, film producer, film screenwriter, make-up artist, special effects artist.
What is Damien Leone known for?
Notable works include Terrifier.
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