George A. Romero

George A. Romero

🎂 4th February 1940 (85 yrs) 📍 New 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).

George A. Romero

🎬 Movies Featuring George A. Romero

The Amusement Park

The Amusement Park (2021)

as (cameo)
Iron City Asskickers

Iron City Asskickers (2021)

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020)

as Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020)

as Self
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary (2019)

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
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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 (2015)

as Self
Chronicles of the Living Dead

Chronicles of the Living Dead (2015)

as Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines (2014)

as Himself
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The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half (2014)

as Himself
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists (2014)

as Don Adaded (voice)
Why Horror?

Why Horror? (2014)

as Self
Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead (2014)

as Self
Birth of the Living Dead

Birth of the Living Dead (2013)

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

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

as Self
A Fish Story

A Fish Story (2013)

as Nick's Dad
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The Future of Fear (2011)

as Self
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory (2011)

as Self
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The Walking Dead Girls (2011)

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

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead" (2010)

as Self
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Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! (2010)

as Self
Under the Scares

Under the Scares (2010)

as Himself
Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories (2009)

as Self - Host
Autopsy of the Dead

Autopsy of the Dead (2009)

as Self (archival footage)
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009)

as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)

as Self
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Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (2008)

as Himself
Dead Eyes Open

Dead Eyes Open (2008)

as Scientist
Zombiemania

Zombiemania (2008)

as Himself - Filmmaker
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007)

as Self
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead (2007)

as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2006)

as Self
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George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann (2005)

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005)

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

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

as Himself
When Shaun Met George

When Shaun Met George (2005)

as Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005)

as Self
Michael Powell

Michael Powell (2005)

Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead (2005)

as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
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Make Your Own Damn Movie! (2005)

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

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead (2004)

as Himself
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies (2004)

as Self
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The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003)

as Himself
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Two Masters' Eyes (2003)

Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror (2002)

as Self
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001)

as Self
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare (2000)

as Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999)

as Self
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM (1997)

as Self
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme (1997)

as Himself
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Zombie Jamboree (1993)

as Himself
The Dark Half

The Dark Half (1993)

as Customer (uncredited)
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992)

as Self
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead

George Romero & the City of the Living Dead (1991)

as Himself
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead (1990)

as Passenger
Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness! (1987)

as Himself
Flight of the Spruce Goose

Flight of the Spruce Goose (1986)

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

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

as Himself
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (1985)

as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead (1981)

as Himself
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

as TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Martin

Martin (1978)

as Father Howard
The Crazies

The Crazies (1973)

as Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
Franco Harris: Good Luck on Sunday

Franco Harris: Good Luck on Sunday (1973)

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

as Washington Reporter