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George A. Romero

Directing
77 years oldNew York City, New York, USA

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).

Personal Details

Born
February 4, 1940 - July 16, 2017 (age 77)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Directing

Also Known As

George Andrew Romero
乔治·A·罗梅罗
George A. Romero

Movies (47)

A Night of the Undead
2.2

A Night of the Undead

Characters (Writing)

2022

Jacaranda Joe
5.0

Jacaranda Joe

Director (Directing)

2022

Romero's Elegy

Romero's Elegy

Director (Directing)

2021

Night of the Animated Dead
6.1

Night of the Animated Dead

Original Film Writer (Writing)

2021

Texas Carlos Massacre
5.0

Texas Carlos Massacre

In Memory Of (Crew)

2021

The Amusement Park
6.1

The Amusement Park

as (cameo)

2021

Iron City Asskickers
4.5

Iron City Asskickers

2021

Night of the Living Dead Live

Night of the Living Dead Live

Original Film Writer (Writing)

2020

Occurrence at Mills Creek
4.3

Occurrence at Mills Creek

Thanks (Crew)

2020

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
6.4

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

as Self

2020

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
3.0

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

as Self

2020

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
7.8

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

2019

The Dead Don't Die
5.4

The Dead Don't Die

Thanks (Crew)

2019

Terrifier
6.3

Terrifier

In Memory Of (Crew)

2018

When Romero Met Del Toro

When Romero Met Del Toro

2017

Night of the Living Steelers

Night of the Living Steelers

2016

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
6.6

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

as Self

2015

Chronicles of the Living Dead
7.0

Chronicles of the Living Dead

as Self

2015

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

as Himself

2014

The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
2.0

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

as Himself

2014

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
7.9

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

as Don Adaded (voice)

2014

Why Horror?
5.9

Why Horror?

as Self

2014

Doc of the Dead
6.2

Doc of the Dead

as Self

2014

Birth of the Living Dead
6.7

Birth of the Living Dead

as Himself

2013

The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
6.0

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

as Self

2013

A Fish Story
6.6

A Fish Story

as Nick's Dad

2013

The Future of Fear

The Future of Fear

as Self

2011

Nightmare Factory
7.3

Nightmare Factory

as Self

2011

The Walking Dead Girls
3.8

The Walking Dead Girls

as Self

2011

Another Night of the Living Dead
1.0

Another Night of the Living Dead

Writer (Writing)

2011

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

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

as Self

2010

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

as Self

2010

Under the Scares

Under the Scares

as Himself

2010

Survival of the Dead
4.9

Survival of the Dead

Director (Directing)

2010

The Crazies
6.3

The Crazies

Executive Producer (Production)

2010

Deadtime Stories
4.1

Deadtime Stories

as Self - Host

2009

Staunton Hill
4.4

Staunton Hill

Thanks (Crew)

2009

Autopsy of the Dead

Autopsy of the Dead

as Self (archival footage)

2009

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
6.6

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

as Self

2009

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
6.6

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

as Self

2008

Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
6.0

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

as Himself

2008

Dead Eyes Open
8.0

Dead Eyes Open

as Scientist

2008

Day of the Dead
5.2

Day of the Dead

Original Film Writer (Writing)

2008

Zombiemania
6.1

Zombiemania

as Himself - Filmmaker

2008

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
6.2

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

as Self

2007

Diary of the Dead
5.6

Diary of the Dead

as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)

2007

Night of the Living Dead 3D
3.9

Night of the Living Dead 3D

Original Film Writer (Writing)

2006

TV Shows (3)