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George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Directing New York City, New York, USA Born February 4, 1940 † 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 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).

23
Films
6.9
Avg Score

Filmography (23)

Night of the Animated Dead

Night of the Animated Dead

2021 Horror, Animation 1h 11min
46
Original Film Writer
The Dead Don't Die

The Dead Don't Die

2019 Horror, Comedy 1h 44min
54
Thanks
Terrifier

Terrifier

2018 Horror, Thriller 1h 24min
55
In Memory Of
The Crazies

The Crazies

2010 Horror, Mystery 1h 41min
65
Executive Producer
Original Film Writer
Survival of the Dead

Survival of the Dead

2010 Horror, Thriller 1h 30min
48
Director
Screenplay
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

2008 Horror, Science Fiction 1h 26min
45
Original Film Writer
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007 Horror, Science Fiction 1h 36min
55
as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
Director
Screenplay
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005 Horror, Science Fiction 1h 33min
62
as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
Director
Screenplay
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

2004 Horror, Action 1h 41min
72
Original Film Writer
The Dark Half

The Dark Half

1993 Horror, Mystery 2h 1min
60
as Customer (uncredited)
Director
Screenplay
Executive Producer
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

1991 Thriller, Crime 1h 59min
86
as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990 Horror 1h 28min
68
as Passenger
Screenplay
Executive Producer
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990 Horror, Thriller 1h 33min
62
Screenplay
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990 Horror 2h
61
Director
Screenplay
Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

1988 Horror, Science Fiction 1h 53min
62
Director
Screenplay
Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

1987 Horror, Comedy 1h 29min
60
Screenplay
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985 Horror, Mystery 1h 41min
71
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Director
Screenplay
Creepshow

Creepshow

1982 Horror, Comedy 2h
68
Director
Editor
Knightriders

Knightriders

1981 Action, Drama 2h 27min
63
Director
Writer
Editor
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978 Horror, Science Fiction 2h 7min
78
as TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Screenplay
Editor
Director
Martin

Martin

1978 Horror, Drama 1h 35min
70
as Father Howard
Editor
Director
Screenplay
The Crazies

The Crazies

1973 Horror, Science Fiction 1h 43min
61
as Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
Screenplay
Director
Editor
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1968 Horror, Thriller 1h 36min
78
as Washington Reporter
Editor
Director
Screenplay
Director of Photography

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