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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).

24
Films
6.8
Avg Score

Filmography (24)

Night of the Animated Dead

Night of the Animated Dead

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

The Dead Don't Die

2019 • Horror, Comedy • 1h 44m
54
Thanks
Terrifier

Terrifier

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

The Crazies

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

Survival of the Dead

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

Day of the Dead

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

Diary of the Dead

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

Land of the Dead

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

Dawn of the Dead

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

The Dark Half

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

The Silence of the Lambs

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

Night of the Living Dead

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

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

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

Two Evil Eyes

1990 • Horror • 2h
61
Director
Screenplay
Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

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

Creepshow 2

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

Day of the Dead

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

Creepshow

1982 • Horror, Comedy • 2h
68
Director
Editor
Knightriders

Knightriders

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

Dawn of the Dead

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

Martin

1978 • Horror, Drama • 1h 35m
70
as Father Howard
Editor
Director
Screenplay
The Amusement Park

The Amusement Park

1975 • Horror, Thriller • 54m
63
as (cameo)
Director
Editor
The Crazies

The Crazies

1973 • Horror, Science Fiction • 1h 43m
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 36m
78
as Washington Reporter
Editor
Director
Screenplay
Director of Photography

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