Juan Piquer Simón

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Birthday

February 16, 1935

Place of Birth

Valencia, Spain

Died

January 8, 2011

Juan Piquer Simón

Biography

He was a Spanish director, producer and screenwriter. After studying Fine Arts and Decoration, he enrolled at the Madrid Film Research Institute, after which he devoted himself to advertising. Among his major works are The Verne Triology, Pieces, and Slugs. His works are internationally admired by prestigious horror directors such as Eli Roth or Edgar Wright.