George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Birthday: February 4, 1940 in New York City, New York, USA
Deathday: July 16, 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 w...orked 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).
Iron City Asskickers

Iron City Asskickers

Movie | 2021
The Amusement Park

The Amusement Park

Movie | 2021
(cameo)
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Movie | 2020
Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Movie | 2020
Self
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Movie | 2019
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
When Romero Met Del Toro

When Romero Met Del Toro

Movie | 2017
Night of the Living Steelers

Night of the Living Steelers

Movie | 2016
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Movie | 2015
Self
Chronicles of the Living Dead

Chronicles of the Living Dead

Movie | 2015
Self
Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

Movie | 2014
Self
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

Movie | 2014
Don Adaded (voice)
Why Horror?

Why Horror?

Movie | 2014
Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

Movie | 2014
Himself
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half

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

Movie | 2014
Himself
Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb

TV | 2014
Don Adaded (voice)
One Episode
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

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

Movie | 2013
Self
Birth of the Living Dead

Birth of the Living Dead

Movie | 2013
Himself
A Fish Story

A Fish Story

Movie | 2013
Nick's Dad
The Walking Dead Girls

The Walking Dead Girls

Movie | 2011
Self
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

Movie | 2011
Self
The Future of Fear

The Future of Fear

Movie | 2011
Self
Walking After Midnight: The Making of

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

Movie | 2010
Self
Under the Scares

Under the Scares

Movie | 2010
Himself
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Movie | 2010
Self
A History of Horror

A History of Horror

TV | 2010
Self
3 Episodes
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Movie | 2009
Self
Autopsy of the Dead

Autopsy of the Dead

Movie | 2009
Self (archival footage)
Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories

Movie | 2009
Self - Host
Zombiemania

Zombiemania

Movie | 2008
Himself - Filmmaker
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Movie | 2008
Self
Dead Eyes Open

Dead Eyes Open

Movie | 2008
Scientist
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero

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

Movie | 2008
Himself
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Movie | 2007
Self
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

Movie | 2007
Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

TV | 2007
Himself
2 Episodes
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Movie | 2006
Self
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

Movie | 2005
Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

Movie | 2005
Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Movie | 2005
Self
Make Your Own Damn Movie!

Make Your Own Damn Movie!

Movie | 2005
Himself
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero

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

Movie | 2005
Himself
When Shaun Met George

When Shaun Met George

Movie | 2005
Self
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

Movie | 2005
Michael Powell

Michael Powell

Movie | 2005
Icons

Icons

TV | 2005
One Episode
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

Movie | 2004
Self
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

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

Movie | 2004
Himself
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

TV | 2004
One Episode
The Many Days of Day of the Dead

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

Movie | 2003
Himself
Two Masters' Eyes

Two Masters' Eyes

Movie | 2003
Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror

Movie | 2002
Self
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Movie | 2001
Self
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

Movie | 2000
Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

Movie | 1999
Self
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

Movie | 1997
Himself
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

Movie | 1997
Self
Zombie Jamboree

Zombie Jamboree

Movie | 1993
Himself
The Dark Half

The Dark Half

Movie | 1993
Customer (uncredited)
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Movie | 1992
Self
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Movie | 1991
FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead

George Romero & the City of the Living Dead

Movie | 1991
Himself
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Movie | 1990
Passenger
The Incredibly Strange Film Show

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

TV | 1989
Self
One Episode
Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness!

Movie | 1987
Himself
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

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

Movie | 1986
Himself
Flight of the Spruce Goose

Flight of the Spruce Goose

Movie | 1986
Gromero
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

Movie | 1985
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

Movie | 1981
Himself
Martin

Martin

Movie | 1978
Father Howard
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

Movie | 1978
TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Movie | 1968
Washington Reporter
Iron City Asskickers

Iron City Asskickers

Movie | 2021
The Amusement Park

The Amusement Park

Movie | 2021
(cameo)
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Movie | 2020
Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Movie | 2020
Self
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Movie | 2019
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
When Romero Met Del Toro

When Romero Met Del Toro

Movie | 2017
Night of the Living Steelers

Night of the Living Steelers

Movie | 2016
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Movie | 2015
Self
Chronicles of the Living Dead

Chronicles of the Living Dead

Movie | 2015
Self
Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

Movie | 2014
Self
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists

Movie | 2014
Don Adaded (voice)
Why Horror?

Why Horror?

Movie | 2014
Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

Movie | 2014
Himself
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half

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

Movie | 2014
Himself
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

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

Movie | 2013
Self
Birth of the Living Dead

Birth of the Living Dead

Movie | 2013
Himself
A Fish Story

A Fish Story

Movie | 2013
Nick's Dad
The Walking Dead Girls

The Walking Dead Girls

Movie | 2011
Self
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

Movie | 2011
Self
The Future of Fear

The Future of Fear

Movie | 2011
Self
Walking After Midnight: The Making of

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

Movie | 2010
Self
Under the Scares

Under the Scares

Movie | 2010
Himself
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Movie | 2010
Self
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Movie | 2009
Self
Autopsy of the Dead

Autopsy of the Dead

Movie | 2009
Self (archival footage)
Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories

Movie | 2009
Self - Host
Zombiemania

Zombiemania

Movie | 2008
Himself - Filmmaker
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Movie | 2008
Self
Dead Eyes Open

Dead Eyes Open

Movie | 2008
Scientist
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero

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

Movie | 2008
Himself
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Movie | 2007
Self
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

Movie | 2007
Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Movie | 2006
Self
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

Movie | 2005
Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

Movie | 2005
Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Movie | 2005
Self
Make Your Own Damn Movie!

Make Your Own Damn Movie!

Movie | 2005
Himself
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero

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

Movie | 2005
Himself
When Shaun Met George

When Shaun Met George

Movie | 2005
Self
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

Movie | 2005
Michael Powell

Michael Powell

Movie | 2005
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

Movie | 2004
Self
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

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

Movie | 2004
Himself
The Many Days of Day of the Dead

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

Movie | 2003
Himself
Two Masters' Eyes

Two Masters' Eyes

Movie | 2003
Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror

Movie | 2002
Self
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Movie | 2001
Self
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

Movie | 2000
Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

Movie | 1999
Self
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme

Movie | 1997
Himself
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

Movie | 1997
Self
Zombie Jamboree

Zombie Jamboree

Movie | 1993
Himself
The Dark Half

The Dark Half

Movie | 1993
Customer (uncredited)
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies

Movie | 1992
Self
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Movie | 1991
FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead

George Romero & the City of the Living Dead

Movie | 1991
Himself
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Movie | 1990
Passenger
Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness!

Movie | 1987
Himself
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

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

Movie | 1986
Himself
Flight of the Spruce Goose

Flight of the Spruce Goose

Movie | 1986
Gromero
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

Movie | 1985
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

Movie | 1981
Himself
Martin

Martin

Movie | 1978
Father Howard
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

Movie | 1978
TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

Movie | 1968
Washington Reporter