George A. Romero

WriterDirectorActorEditorProducer Feb 4 (died age 77) New York City, New York, USA 1962–2022 (60 year career)

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Biography

George Andrew Romero (February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017) was an American-Canadian film director, screenwriter and editor, best known for his gruesome and satirical zombie films, including the seminal "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) and "Dawn of the Dead" (1978). Throughout his career he primarily worked in the horror genre and directed several notable films outside of the zombie subgenre, including vampire film "Martin" (1977) and EC Comics homage "Creepshow" (1982).

Known For

Film

The Silence of the Lambs

FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)

Film

Night of the Living Dead

Washington Reporter

Film

Dawn of the Dead

Original Film Writer

Film

Dawn of the Dead

TV Director / Biker (uncredited)

Film

Day of the Dead

Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

Film

Terrifier

In Memory Of

Film

The Crazies

Executive Producer

Film

Creepshow

Director

Filmography

Acting (74)

Movies (68)

The Amusement Park

as (cameo)

Iron City Asskickers

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

2020

as Self

6.4

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

2020

as Self

3.0

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

2019

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

7.8

When Romero Met Del Toro

2017

Night of the Living Steelers

2016

Chronicles of the Living Dead

2015

as Self

7.0

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

as Self

Doc of the Dead

as Self

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

2014

as Don Adaded (voice)

7.9

Why Horror?

2014

as Self

5.9

The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half

2014

as Himself

2.0

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

2014

as Himself

Birth of the Living Dead

2013

as Himself

6.7

The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

as Self

A Fish Story

as Nick's Dad

Nightmare Factory

as Self

The Walking Dead Girls

2011

as Self

3.8

The Future of Fear

2011

as Self

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

2010

as Self

Under the Scares

2010

as Himself

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

2010

as Self

Deadtime Stories

2009

as Self - Host

4.2

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

2009

as Self

6.6

Autopsy of the Dead

2009

as Self (archival footage)

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008

as Self

6.6

Zombiemania

2008

as Himself - Filmmaker

6.1

Dead Eyes Open

2008

as Scientist

8.0

Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero

2008

as Himself

6.0

Diary of the Dead

2007

as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)

5.6

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007

as Self

6.2

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

2006

as Self

6.3

Land of the Dead

2005

as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)

6.2

When Shaun Met George

2005

as Self

George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

2005

Michael Powell

2005

Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero

2005

as Himself

6.0

Make Your Own Damn Movie!

2005

as Himself

3.0

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

2005

as Self

9.5

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

2005

as Self

8.0

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

2004

as Himself

8.1

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

2004

as Self

5.5

Two Masters' Eyes

2003

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

as Himself

Masters of Horror

as Self

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

2001

as Self

6.6

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

2001

The American Nightmare

2000

as Self

6.7

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

1999

as Self

Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

1997

as Self

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

1997

as Himself

5.0

The Dark Half

1993

as Customer (uncredited)

6.0

Zombie Jamboree

1993

as Himself

10.0

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

1992

as Self

10.0

The Silence of the Lambs

1991

as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)

8.3

George Romero & the City of the Living Dead

1991

as Himself

Night of the Living Dead

as Passenger

Drive-In Madness!

as Himself

Flight of the Spruce Goose

1986

as Gromero

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

1986

as Himself

8.1

Day of the Dead

1985

as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

Document of the Dead

as Himself

Dawn of the Dead

as TV Director / Biker (uncredited)

Martin

as Father Howard

The Crazies

as Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)

6.1

Franco Harris: Good Luck on Sunday

1973

Night of the Living Dead

1968

as Washington Reporter

7.6

Television (6)

A History of Horror

2010

as Self

7.1

Phineas and Ferb

2007

as Don Adaded (voice)

7.9

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

as Self

Icons

E! True Hollywood Story

1996

8.1

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

1988

as Self

10.0

Crew (85)

Movies (83)

A Night of the Undead

Characters

Jacaranda Joe

Director

Jacaranda Joe

Writer

Night of the Animated Dead

Original Film Writer

The Amusement Park

Director

The Amusement Park

Editor

Iron City Asskickers

Director

Iron City Asskickers

Producer

Romero's Elegy

Director

Texas Carlos Massacre

2021

In Memory Of

5.0

Night of the Living Dead Live

2020

Original Film Writer

Occurrence at Mills Creek

Thanks

The Dead Don't Die

Thanks

Terrifier

In Memory Of

Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead

2018

Director

Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead

2018

Writer

Another Night of the Living Dead

Writer

The Crazies

Executive Producer

The Crazies

Original Film Writer

Survival of the Dead

Director

Survival of the Dead

Screenplay

Deadtime Stories

Executive Producer

Staunton Hill

Thanks

Day of the Dead

Original Film Writer

Diary of the Dead

Director

Diary of the Dead

Screenplay

Night of the Living Dead 3D

Original Film Writer

Land of the Dead

Director

Land of the Dead

Screenplay

Dawn of the Dead

Original Film Writer

Dawn of the Dead

Screenplay

Bruiser

Director

Bruiser

Writer

BIOHAZARD 2 TV-CM

Director

BIOHAZARD 2 TV-CM

Writer

The Dark Half

Director

The Dark Half

Executive Producer

The Dark Half

Screenplay

Stephen King's Golden Tales

1993

Executive Producer

4.2

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990

Screenplay

6.2

Night of the Living Dead

1990

Executive Producer

6.9

Night of the Living Dead

Screenplay

Two Evil Eyes

Director

Two Evil Eyes

Screenplay

Tales from the Darkside

Writer

Monkey Shines

Director

Monkey Shines

Screenplay

Creepshow 2

Screenplay

The Yattering And Jack

1987

Executive Producer

Day of the Dead

Director

Day of the Dead

Screenplay

Trick or Treat

Writer

Creepshow

Director

Creepshow

Editor

Knightriders

Director

Knightriders

Editor

Knightriders

Writer

Dawn of the Dead

Director

Dawn of the Dead

Editor

Dawn of the Dead

Screenplay

Martin

Director

Martin

Editor

Martin

Screenplay

O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose

1974

Director

4.8

O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose

Editor

The Crazies

Director

The Crazies

Editor

The Crazies

Screenplay

Franco Harris: Good Luck on Sunday

1973

Director

Hungry Wives

1972

Director

5.2

Hungry Wives

1972

Director of Photography

Hungry Wives

Editor

Hungry Wives

Writer

There's Always Vanilla

1971

Director

4.4

There's Always Vanilla

1971

Director of Photography

4.4

There's Always Vanilla

1971

Editor

4.4

Night of the Living Dead

1968

Director

7.6

Night of the Living Dead

1968

Director of Photography

7.6

Night of the Living Dead

1968

Editor

7.6

Night of the Living Dead

1968

Screenplay

7.6

Expostulations

1962

Director

Night of the Living Dead

Original Film Writer

Twilight of the Dead

Story

Television (2)

Tales from the Darkside

1984

Executive Producer

7.2

Tales from the Darkside

1984

Writer

7.2