Directing
George A. Romero
Directing · Born 1940-02-04 · New York City, New York, USA
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).
Credits · 88
FilmNight of the Living Dead
2026 · Original Film Writer
FilmThe Spot
2023 · Thanks
FilmA Night of the Undead
2022 · Characters
FilmJacaranda Joe
2022 · Writer
FilmNight of the Animated Dead
2021 · Original Film Writer
FilmTexas Carlos Massacre
2021 · In Memory Of
FilmIron City Asskickers
2021 · Director
FilmOccurrence at Mills Creek
2020 · Thanks
FilmTime Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020 · Self
FilmClapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020 · Self
FilmZombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
2019 · Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
FilmThe Dead Don't Die
2019 · Thanks
FilmTerrifier
2018 · In Memory Of
FilmSmoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015 · Self
FilmChronicles of the Living Dead
2015 · Self
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
FilmThe Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
2014 · Himself
FilmPhineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
2014 · Don Adaded (voice)
FilmWhy Horror?
2014 · Self
FilmDoc of the Dead
2014 · Self
FilmBirth of the Living Dead
2013 · Himself
FilmThe World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
2013 · Self
FilmA Fish Story
2013 · Nick's Dad
FilmNightmare Factory
2011 · Self
The Walking Dead Girls
FilmThe Walking Dead Girls
2011 · Self
FilmAnother Night of the Living Dead
2011 · Writer
A History of Horror
2010 · Self
FilmSurvival of the Dead
2010 · Screenplay
FilmThe Crazies
2010 · Executive Producer
FilmDeadtime Stories
2009 · Self - Host
FilmStaunton Hill
2009 · Thanks
FilmNightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009 · Self
FilmFantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008 · Self
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
FilmDead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
2008 · Himself
FilmDead Eyes Open
2008 · Scientist
FilmDay of the Dead
2008 · Original Film Writer
FilmZombiemania
2008 · Himself - Filmmaker
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
2007 · Self
FilmJust Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007 · Self
Phineas and Ferb
2007 · Don Adaded (voice)
FilmDiary of the Dead
2007 · Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
FilmNight of the Living Dead 3D
2006 · Original Film Writer
FilmMidnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
2006 · Self
FilmAfter Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
2005 · Self
FilmDigging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
2005 · Himself
FilmShadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005 · Self
FilmLand of the Dead
2005 · Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
FilmMake Your Own Damn Movie!
2005 · Himself
FilmThe Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004 · Himself
FilmJohn Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
2004 · Self
FilmDawn of the Dead
2004 · Original Film Writer
FilmThe Many Days of Day of the Dead
2003 · Self
Two Masters' Eyes
FilmTwo Masters' Eyes
2003
FilmMasters of Horror
2002 · Self
Icons
2002
FilmDario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001 · Self
FilmThe American Nightmare
2000 · Self
FilmBruiser
2000 · Director
FilmThe Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
1999 · Self
FilmDavid Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
1997 · Himself
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
FilmZombie Jamboree ‘93
1993 · Himself
FilmThe Dark Half
1993 · Customer (uncredited)
FilmStephen King's Golden Tales
1993 · Executive Producer
FilmHeartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
1992 · Self
FilmThe Silence of the Lambs
1991 · FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
FilmTales from the Darkside
1990 · Writer
FilmNight of the Living Dead
1990 · Passenger
FilmTales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990 · Screenplay
FilmTwo Evil Eyes
1990 · Director
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
1988 · Self
FilmMonkey Shines
1988 · Screenplay
FilmCreepshow 2
1987 · Screenplay
FilmDrive-In Madness!
1987 · Himself
FilmFlight of the Spruce Goose
1986 · Gromero
FilmScream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
1986 · Himself
FilmDay of the Dead
1985 · Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Tales from the Darkside
1984 · Writer
FilmCreepshow
1982 · Director
FilmKnightriders
1981 · Director
FilmDocument of the Dead
1981 · Himself
FilmDawn of the Dead
1978 · TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
FilmMartin
1978 · Father Howard
FilmThe Amusement Park
1975 · (cameo)
FilmO.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
1974 · Director
FilmThe Crazies
1973 · Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
FilmHungry Wives
1972 · Director of Photography
FilmThere's Always Vanilla
1971 · Editor
FilmNight of the Living Dead
1968 · Washington Reporter