Quick Facts
Born:
1940-02-04
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
73 Total Roles
George A. Romero
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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).
Known For
The Silence of the Lambs
FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead
Washington Reporter
Dawn of the Dead
TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Land of the Dead
Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
Day of the Dead
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Phineas and Ferb
Don Adaded (voice)
Night of the Living Dead
Passenger
Diary of the Dead
Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Amusement Park MOVIE | (cameo) |
| 2021 | Iron City Asskickers MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary MOVIE | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) |
| 2017 | When Romero Met Del Toro MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | Night of the Living Steelers MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Chronicles of the Living Dead MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines MOVIE | Himself |