Directing · New York City, New York, USA · Born February 4, 1940
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).
MovieIron City Asskickers
2021
MovieTime Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
as Self
MovieClapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020
as Self
MovieZombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
2019
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
When Romero Met Del Toro
2017
MovieNight of the Living Steelers
2016
MovieSmoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
as Self
MovieChronicles of the Living Dead
2015
as Self
MovieAn Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
2014
as Himself
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
2014
as Himself
MoviePhineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
2014
as Don Adaded (voice)
MovieWhy Horror?
2014
as Self
MovieDoc of the Dead
2014
as Self
MovieBirth of the Living Dead
2013
as Himself
MovieThe World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
2013
as Self
MovieA Fish Story
2013
as Nick's Dad
The Future of Fear
2011
as Self
MovieNightmare Factory
2011
as Self
The Walking Dead Girls
2011
as Self
MovieWalking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
2010
as Self
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
2010
as Self
TVA History of Horror
2010
as Self
MovieUnder the Scares
2010
as Self
MovieDeadtime Stories
2009
as Self - Host
MovieAutopsy of the Dead
2009
as Self (archival footage)
MovieNightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009
as Self
MovieFantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
as Self
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
2008
as Himself
MovieDead Eyes Open
2008
as Scientist
MovieZombiemania
2008
as Himself - Filmmaker
TV30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
2007
as Self
MovieJust Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007
as Self
TVPhineas and Ferb
2007
as Don Adaded (voice)
MovieDiary of the Dead
2007
as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
MovieMidnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
2006
as Self
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
2005
MovieAfter Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
2005
as Self
MovieDigging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
2005
as Himself
MovieWhen Shaun Met George
2005
as Self
MovieShadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
as Self
MovieMichael Powell
2005
MovieLand of the Dead
2005
as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
2005
as Himself
MovieThe Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004
as Himself
MovieMaking Martin: A Recounting
2004
MovieJohn Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
2004
as Self
MovieThe Many Days of Day of the Dead
2003
as Self
Two Masters' Eyes
2003
MovieMasters of Horror
2002
as Self
TVIcons
2002
MovieDario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
as Self
MovieBehind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
2001
MovieThe American Nightmare
2000
as Self
MovieThe Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
1999
as Self
MovieMaking of Biohazard 2 TV-CM
1997
as Self
MovieDavid Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
1997
as Himself
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
1993
as Himself
MovieThe Dark Half
1993
as Customer (uncredited)
MovieHeartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
1992
as Self
MovieGeorge Romero & the City of the Living Dead
1991
as Himself
MovieThe Silence of the Lambs
1991
as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
MovieNight of the Living Dead
1990
as Passenger
TVThe Incredibly Strange Film Show
1988
as Self
MovieDrive-In Madness!
1987
as Himself
MovieFlight of the Spruce Goose
1986
as Gromero
MovieScream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
1986
as Himself
MovieDay of the Dead
1985
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
MovieDocument of the Dead
1981
as Himself
MovieDawn of the Dead
1978
as TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
MovieMartin
1978
as Father Howard
MovieThe Amusement Park
1975
as (cameo)
MovieThe Crazies
1973
as Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
MovieNight of the Living Dead
1968
as Washington Reporter
