GEORGE A. ROMERO
George A. Romero
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: February 4, 1940
Deathday: July 16, 2017
Place of Birth: 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).
Filmography
Starring
Self (archive footage)
2021·
The Amusement Park(cameo)
2021·
Iron City Asskickers2021·
Zombie-RamaSelf
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Self
2014·
Why Horror?Self
Don Adaded (voice)
2014·
Doc of the DeadSelf
2013·
A Fish StoryNick's Dad
Himself
2011·
The Future of FearSelf
2011·
Nightmare FactorySelf
Self
2010·
A History of HorrorSelf
2010·
Under the ScaresHimself
2009·
Deadtime StoriesSelf - Host
2009·
Autopsy of the DeadSelf (archival footage)
Self
Himself
2008·
Dead Eyes OpenScientist
2008·
ZombiemaniaHimself - Filmmaker
2007·
Phineas and FerbDon Adaded (voice)
Himself
2007·
Diary of the DeadPolice Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
2005·
Michael PowellSelf
Himself
2005·
Land of the DeadPuppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
2003·
Two Masters' EyesHimself
2002·
Icons2002·
Masters of HorrorSelf
Self
Self
Self
Self
Himself
1993·
The Dark HalfCustomer (uncredited)
1993·
Zombie JamboreeHimself
Self
Himself
FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Passenger
Self
1987·
Drive-In Madness!Himself
Gromero
1985·
Day of the DeadZombie with Scarf (uncredited)
1981·
Document of the DeadHimself
1978·
Dawn of the DeadTV Director / Biker (uncredited)
1978·
MartinFather Howard
Washington Reporter
Production
Original Film Writer
2021·
The Amusement ParkDirector, Editor
Thanks
Original Film Writer
Characters
2021·
Iron City AsskickersProducer, Director
Original Film Writer
2019·
The Dead Don't DieThanks
2018·
TerrifierIn Memory Of
Writer
2010·
The CraziesOriginal Film Writer, Executive Producer
2009·
Staunton HillThanks
2008·
Day of the DeadOriginal Film Writer
Original Film Writer
2004·
Dawn of the DeadOriginal Film Writer
2000·
BruiserWriter, Director
1997·
BIOHAZARD 2 TV-CMDirector
1993·
The Dark HalfExecutive Producer, Screenplay, Director
Writer
Executive Producer
1987·
Creepshow 2Screenplay
Executive Producer
1985·
LevitationExecutive Producer
1985·
Madness RoomExecutive Producer
1985·
The Tear CollectorExecutive Producer
1985·
Answer MeExecutive Producer
1985·
In the CardsExecutive Producer
1985·
The False ProphetExecutive Producer
1985·
Grandma's Last WishExecutive Producer
Creator, Executive Producer, Writer
1984·
The OddsExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
1984·
Mookie and PookieExecutive Producer
1984·
SlippageExecutive Producer
1984·
The New ManExecutive Producer
1984·
Pain KillerExecutive Producer
1982·
CreepshowEditor, Director
1978·
MartinScreenplay, Director, Editor
Editor, Director
1972·
Hungry WivesWriter, Editor, Director of Photography, Director
Director of Photography, Director, Editor
1962·
ExpostulationsDirector
Story
2022·
Jacaranda JoeDirector, Writer
In Memory Of
2021·
Romero's ElegyDirector
Director
2010·
Survival of the DeadDirector, Screenplay
2009·
Deadtime StoriesExecutive Producer
2007·
Diary of the DeadScreenplay, Director
2005·
Land of the DeadDirector, Screenplay
Executive Producer, Screenplay
1990·
Two Evil EyesScreenplay, Director
Screenplay
1988·
Monkey ShinesScreenplay, Director
1985·
Day of the DeadScreenplay, Director
1981·
KnightridersEditor, Writer, Director
1978·
Dawn of the DeadEditor, Screenplay, Director
1973·
The CraziesEditor, Director, Screenplay
Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Editor