George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Known for: Directing

Born: February 3, 1940 in New York City, New York, USA - Died: July 15, 2017

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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The Silence of the Lambs

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The Silence of the Lambs

FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)

1991 Crime
Night of the Living Dead

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Night of the Living Dead

Washington Reporter

1968 Horror
Martin

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Martin

Father Howard

1978 Horror
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

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Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

2019 Documentary
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

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

Self

2013 Documentary
Zombie Jamboree

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Zombie Jamboree

Himself

1993 Horror
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

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Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Self

2006 Documentary
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

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Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Self

2009 Documentary
Zombiemania

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Zombiemania

Himself - Filmmaker

2008 Documentary
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Self

2008 Documentary
Day of the Dead

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Day of the Dead

Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

1985 Horror
Land of the Dead

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Land of the Dead

Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)

2005 Horror
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

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John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

Self

2004 Documentary
Document of the Dead

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Document of the Dead

Himself

1981 Documentary
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

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

Himself

1985 Documentary
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

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Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Self

1992 Documentary
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

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After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

Self

2005 Documentary
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

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Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Self

2005 Documentary
Birth of the Living Dead

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Birth of the Living Dead

Himself

2013 Documentary
The Walking Dead Girls

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The Walking Dead Girls

Self

2011 Documentary
The Many Days of Day of the Dead

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The Many Days of Day of the Dead

Self

2003 Documentary
Doc of the Dead

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Doc of the Dead

Self

2014 Documentary
Nightmare Factory

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Nightmare Factory

Self

2011 Documentary
Dawn of the Dead

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Dawn of the Dead

TV Director / Biker (uncredited)

1978 Horror