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George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Directing1940New 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).

Acting History

Future
Night of the Living Dead
Original Film Writer
2021
Night of the Animated Dead
Original Film Writer
2019
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2018
Terrifier
In Memory Of
2015
2014
Phineas and Ferb
TVas Don Adaded (voice)• 1 eps
2013
2011
2010
The Crazies
Executive Producer
The Crazies
Original Film Writer
2009
Deadtime Stories
as Self - Host
Deadtime Stories
Executive Producer
2008
Zombiemania
as Himself - Filmmaker
Day of the Dead
Original Film Writer
2007
Diary of the Dead
as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
TVas Himself• 2 eps
2006
Night of the Living Dead 3D
Original Film Writer
2005
Land of the Dead
as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
2004
Dawn of the Dead
Original Film Writer
2002
2001
2000
Bruiser
Director
Bruiser
Writer
1997
1993
Zombie Jamboree
as Himself
The Dark Half
as Customer (uncredited)
The Dark Half
Screenplay
The Dark Half
Executive Producer
1991
The Silence of the Lambs
as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
1990
Two Evil Eyes
Screenplay
Cat from Hell
Screenplay
Night of the Living Dead
Executive Producer
1988
Monkey Shines
Screenplay
1987
Creepshow 2
Screenplay
1986
1985
Day of the Dead
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Day of the Dead
Screenplay
Tales from the Darkside
TVWriter• 3 eps
1984
Tales from the Darkside
TVExecutive Producer• 89 eps
1982
Creepshow
Director
Creepshow
Editor
1981
Knightriders
Director
1978
Dawn of the Dead
as TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Martin
as Father Howard
Martin
Director
Martin
Editor
Martin
Screenplay
1973
The Crazies
as Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
The Crazies
Director
The Crazies
Screenplay
1972
Hungry Wives
Director
Hungry Wives
Director of Photography
1968
Night of the Living Dead
as Washington Reporter
Night of the Living Dead
Director of Photography

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
2/4/1940
Day of Death
7/16/2017
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA