Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Writer
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Marburg, Hesse, Germany
Nationality
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
Popularity
Tier D -- 1,333 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
David J. Schow is known for writing.
Born in Marburg, Hesse, Germany (age 70).
Recipient of the World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction.
David J. Schow has 5 credits in our database.
DROPTHE GOOD_
11
Notable
out of 100
Most people on Earth score 0. Only those with measurable positive impact appear on this scale.
Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
82
Cultural Uplift
32
Public Vote
★
★
★
★
★
Be the first to vote
Filmography (5)
AWARDS (1)
B
World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction
WON
Biography
David James Schow is an American author of horror novels, short stories, and screenplays. His credits include films such as Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Crow and The Hills Run Red. Most of Schow's work falls into the subgenre splatterpunk, a term he is sometimes credited with coining. In the 1990s, Schow wrote Raving & Drooling, a regular column for Fangoria magazine. All 41 installments were collected in the book Wild Hairs (2000), winning the International Horror Guild Award for best non-fiction in 2001.
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David J. Schow?
David J. Schow is 70 years old, born on .
Where was David J. Schow born?
David J. Schow was born in Marburg, Hesse, Germany.
What movies or shows has David J. Schow been in?
David J. Schow has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Crow (2024), Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010), Critters 4 (1992), Critters 3 (1991), Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990).
What is David J. Schow known for?
David J. Schow is primarily known as a writer. David James Schow is an American author of horror novels, short stories, and screenplays. His credits include films such as Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre…
Where can I find more information about David J. Schow?
You can find more about David J. Schow on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
