George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1940-02-04
Deathday: 2017-07-16 (77 years old)

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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).

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Filmography

all 119

Movies 111

self 49

Director 22

Producer 17

Writer 14

TV Shows 8

Voice 2

Himself (archive footage)
George A. Romero's Resident Evil

George A. Romero's Resident Evil (2024)

Movie
Director / Writer
Jacaranda Joe

Jacaranda Joe (2022)

Movie
Director
Romero's Elegy

Romero's Elegy (2021)

Movie
Writer
Night of the Animated Dead

Night of the Animated Dead (2021)

Movie
Zombie-Rama

Zombie-Rama (2021)

Movie
In Memory Of
Texas Carlos Massacre

Texas Carlos Massacre (2021)

Movie
Director
The Amusement Park

The Amusement Park (2021)

Movie
Bar Patron
Iron City Asskickers

Iron City Asskickers (2021)

Movie
Thanks
Occurrence at Mills Creek

Occurrence at Mills Creek (2020)

Movie
Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

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

Movie
Clapboard Jungle

Clapboard Jungle (2020)

Movie
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

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

Movie
In Memory Of
Terrifier

Terrifier (2018)

Movie
5.5
Writer
Day of the Dead: Bloodline

Day of the Dead: Bloodline (2017)

Movie
4.67
Self
When Romero Met Del Toro

When Romero Met Del Toro (2017)

Movie
Night of the Living Steelers

Night of the Living Steelers (2016)

Movie
Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)

Movie
Himself
Chronicles Of The Living Dead

Chronicles Of The Living Dead (2015)

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

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

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

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

Movie
Don Adaded (voice)
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

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

Movie
Self
Why Horror?

Why Horror? (2014)

Movie
Self
Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead (2014)

Movie
4
Self - Filmmaker
Birth of the Living Dead

Birth of the Living Dead (2013)

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

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

Movie
Nick's Dad
A Fish Story

A Fish Story (2013)

Movie
Self
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory (2011)

Movie
Self - Host
Deadtime Stories 2

Deadtime Stories 2 (2011)

Movie
Self
The Walking Dead Girls

The Walking Dead Girls (2011)

Movie
Writer
Another Night of the Living Dead

Another Night of the Living Dead (2011)

Movie
Self
A History of Horror

A History of Horror (2010)

TV
Himself
Under the Scares

Under the Scares (2010)

Movie
Director
Survival of the Dead

Survival of the Dead (2010)

Movie
5.72
Writer
The Crazies

The Crazies (2010)

Movie
6.45
Self - Host
Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories (2009)

Movie
4
Thanks
Staunton Hill

Staunton Hill (2009)

Movie
6
Himself (archival footage)
Autopsy of the Dead

Autopsy of the Dead (2009)

Movie
Self
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009)

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

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

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

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

Movie
Scientist
Dead Eyes Open

Dead Eyes Open (2008)

Movie
Writer
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (2008)

Movie
6.22
Self
Zombiemania

Zombiemania (2008)

Movie
Himself
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (2007)

TV
Himself
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

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

Movie
Don Adaded (voice)
Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb (2007)

TV
7
Director
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead (2007)

Movie
5.8
Writer
Night of the Living Dead 3D

Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006)

Movie
Himself
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

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

Movie
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

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

Movie
Director
A Christmas Tale

A Christmas Tale (2005)

Movie
Self
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005)

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

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

Movie
Self
When Shaun Met George

When Shaun Met George (2005)

Movie
Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

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

Movie
Director
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead (2005)

Movie
5.79
Self - Director
Make Your Own Damn Movie!

Make Your Own Damn Movie! (2005)

Movie
Writer
Benefit for the Living Dead

Benefit for the Living Dead (2005)

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

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

Movie
Self
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies (2004)

Movie
Original Film Writer
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Movie
7.13
Self
The Many Days of Day of the Dead

The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003)

Movie
Self
Two Masters' Eyes

Two Masters' Eyes (2003)

Movie
Self
Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror (2002)

Movie
Icons

Icons (2002)

TV
Self
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001)

Movie
Self
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare (2000)

Movie
Director
Bruiser

Bruiser (2000)

Movie
Director
The Misfits: Scream!

The Misfits: Scream! (1999)

Movie
Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999)

Movie
Self
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme (1997)

Movie
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story (1996)

TV
Himself
Zombie Jamboree

Zombie Jamboree (1993)

Movie
Customer (uncredited) / Screenplay / Director / Executive Producer
The Dark Half

The Dark Half (1993)

Movie
4.78
Self
Night of the Living Dead: 25th Anniversary Documentary

Night of the Living Dead: 25th Anniversary Documentary (1993)

Movie
Self
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992)

Movie
10
FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Movie
6.05
Writer
Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside (1990)

Movie
Writer
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead (1990)

Movie
5.83
Writer
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)

Movie
5.7
Director
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes (1990)

Movie
6
Self
The Incredibly Strange Film Show: George A. Romero & Tom Savini

The Incredibly Strange Film Show: George A. Romero & Tom Savini (1989)

Movie
Self
The Incredibly Strange Film Show

The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988)

TV
Director
Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines (1988)

Movie
5
Executive Producer
The Yattering And Jack

The Yattering And Jack (1987)

Movie
Writer
Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2 (1987)

Movie
5.59
Himself
Drive-In Madness

Drive-In Madness (1987)

Movie
Gromero
Flight of the Spruce Goose

Flight of the Spruce Goose (1986)

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

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

Movie
Executive Producer
Stephen King's Golden Tales

Stephen King's Golden Tales (1985)

Movie
Executive Producer
The False Prophet

The False Prophet (1985)

Movie
Director
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (1985)

Movie
5.44
Executive Producer
Grandma's Last Wish

Grandma's Last Wish (1985)

Movie
Executive Producer
Levitation

Levitation (1985)

Movie
Executive Producer
Madness Room

Madness Room (1985)

Movie
Executive Producer
The Tear Collector

The Tear Collector (1985)

Movie
Executive Producer
Answer Me

Answer Me (1985)

Movie
Executive Producer
In the Cards

In the Cards (1985)

Movie
Executive Producer
Slippage

Slippage (1984)

Movie
Executive Producer
Mookie and Pookie

Mookie and Pookie (1984)

Movie
Executive Producer
The Odds

The Odds (1984)

Movie
Executive Producer
Pain Killer

Pain Killer (1984)

Movie
Executive Producer
I'll Give You a Million

I'll Give You a Million (1984)

Movie
Creator / Executive Producer / Writer
Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside (1984)

TV
5.38
Executive Producer
The New Man

The New Man (1984)

Movie
Director
Creepshow

Creepshow (1982)

Movie
4.89
Director
Knightriders

Knightriders (1981)

Movie
Self
Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead (1981)

Movie
TV Director / Biker (uncredited) / Screenplay / Director / Editor
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Movie
5.82
Director
Martin

Martin (1977)

Movie
4
Director
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose

O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose (1974)

Movie
Director
The Crazies

The Crazies (1973)

Movie
3.5
Director
Hungry Wives

Hungry Wives (1972)

Movie
Director
There's Always Vanilla

There's Always Vanilla (1971)

Movie
Washington Reporter / Screenplay / Director / Director of Photography / Editor
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Movie
5.92
Director
Expostulations

Expostulations (1962)

Movie
Writer
Twilight of the Dead

Twilight of the Dead

Movie
Self
Clive Barker: A to Z of Horror

Clive Barker: A to Z of Horror

TV
Original Film Writer
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.33
Based on 2.91 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1962
1987
2005
1990
2024
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George A. RomeroGeorge A. Romero

Information

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1940-02-04

Deathday
2017-07-16 (77 years old)

Birth Place
New York City, United States of America

Children
George C. Romero

Citizenships
United States of America, Canada

Also Known As
George Romero, George Andrew Romero, 乔治·A·罗梅罗

Awards
Sitges Grand Honorary Award, Sitges Film Festival Best Screenplay award, Sitges Film Festival Best Director award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame


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