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George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Directing

Born: February 4, 1940New York City, New York, USA

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
Filmography
The Amusement Park

The Amusement Park

(cameo)

2021
Iron City Asskickers

Iron City Asskickers

2021
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Self

2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Self

2020
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

2019

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

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Self

2015
Chronicles of the Living Dead

Chronicles of the Living Dead

Self

2015

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

Himself

2014
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

Himself

2014
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

Don Adaded (voice)

2014
Why Horror?

Why Horror?

Self

2014
Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

Self

2014
Birth of the Living Dead

Birth of the Living Dead

Himself

2013
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

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

Self

2013
A Fish Story

A Fish Story

Nick's Dad

2013

The Future of Fear

Self

2011
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

Self

2011

The Walking Dead Girls

Self

2011
Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

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

Self

2010

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Self

2010
Under the Scares

Under the Scares

Self

2010
Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories

Self - Host

2009
Autopsy of the Dead

Autopsy of the Dead

Self (archival footage)

2009
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Self

2009
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Self

2008

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

Himself

2008
Dead Eyes Open

Dead Eyes Open

Scientist

2008
Zombiemania

Zombiemania

Himself - Filmmaker

2008
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Self

2007
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)

2007
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Self

2006

George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

2005
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

Self

2005
When Shaun Met George

When Shaun Met George

Self

2005
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero

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

Himself

2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Self

2005
Michael Powell

Michael Powell

2005
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)

2005

Make Your Own Damn Movie!

Himself

2005
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

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

Himself

2004
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

Self

2004

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

Himself

2003

Two Masters' Eyes

2003
Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror

Self

2002
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Self

2001
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

2001
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

Self

2000
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

Self

1999
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

Self

1997
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

Himself

1997

Zombie Jamboree

Himself

1993
The Dark Half

The Dark Half

Customer (uncredited)

1993
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Self

1992
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead

George Romero & the City of the Living Dead

Himself

1991
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)

1991
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Passenger

1990
Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness!

Himself

1987
Flight of the Spruce Goose

Flight of the Spruce Goose

Gromero

1986
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

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

Himself

1986
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

1985
Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

Himself

1981
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

TV Director / Biker (uncredited)

1978
Martin

Martin

Father Howard

1978
The Crazies

The Crazies

Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)

1973
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Washington Reporter

1968