David Del Valle

David Del Valle

75 · Born: Sep 24, 1949

Personal Details

BornSep 24, 1949 El Paso, Texas, USA

Biography

David Del Valle, a renowned journalist, columnist, film historian, and television commentator, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry since his graduation from San Francisco State University in 1974.

With a deep understanding of the horror, science-fiction, cult, and fantasy film genres, Del Valle has contributed to international magazines and has been featured on various television networks, including the BBC, A & E Network, Channel 4, and The Sci-Fi Channel.

He has also appeared in several documentaries, including American Movie Classics' "It Conquered Hollywood," which explores the history of American-International Pictures.

Del Valle is perhaps best known for producing and hosting the interview series "Sinister Image," which featured a range of guests, including Cameron Mitchell and Russ Meyer.

His print articles and interviews have been published in numerous publications, including Cinefantastique, Scarlet Street, Cult Movies, Fangoria, Films and Filming, Video Watchdog, The Dark Side, Fantastyka, and L'Ecran Fantastique.

In addition to his work in print and television, Del Valle has also hosted a radio program in Palm Springs, California, and has been a correspondent for several international publications, including Films and Filming, for which he served as the Hollywood correspondent from 1983 to 1987.

In recent years, Del Valle has completed a year-long stint as a radio host in Palm Springs, broadcasting an entertainment-oriented program on AM radio and online around the world.

Career

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2017
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2016
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2015
Evil Bong 420
Evil Bong 420 as David Del Valle
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1986
Chopping Mall
Chopping Mall as Mall Shopper
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1981
Frightmare
Frightmare as Mourner at Funeral (uncredited)
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2024
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2021
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2020
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2009
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2006
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000
{"id":215639,"title":"Vincent Price: My Life and Crimes","year":"1994","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vincent-price-my-life-and-crimes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215639.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215639.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
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1989
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1987
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1983
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1987