George A. Romero
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 4, 1940
- Died
- July 16, 2017
- Birthplace
- 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).
Filmography
- Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead TBA
Original Film Writer
Twilight of the Dead TBA
Story
Night of the Living Dead 2026
Original Film Writer
The Spot 2023
Thanks
A Night of the Undead 2022
Characters
Jacaranda Joe 2022
Director, Writer
Romero's Elegy 2021
Director
Night of the Animated Dead 2021
Original Film Writer
Texas Carlos Massacre 2021
In Memory Of
Iron City Asskickers 2021
Actor, Director, Producer
Night of the Living Dead Live 2020
Original Film Writer
Occurrence at Mills Creek 2020
Thanks
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi 2020
as Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business 2020
as Self
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary 2019
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
The Dead Don't Die 2019
Thanks
Terrifier 2018
In Memory Of
Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead 2018
Writer
Affair of the Heart 2017
as Self
- When Romero Met Del Toro
When Romero Met Del Toro 2017
Actor
Night of the Living Steelers 2016
Actor
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini 2015
as Self
Chronicles of the Living Dead 2015
as Self
- The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half 2014
as Himself
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines 2014
as Himself
Why Horror? 2014
as Self
Doc of the Dead 2014
as Self
Birth of the Living Dead 2013
as Himself
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' 2013
as Self
A Fish Story 2013
as Nick's Dad
- The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear 2011
as Self
Nightmare Factory 2011
as Self
- The Walking Dead Girls
The Walking Dead Girls 2011
as Self
Another Night of the Living Dead 2011
Writer
Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead" 2010
as Self
- Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! 2010
as Self
Under the Scares 2010
as Self
Survival of the Dead 2010
Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
The Crazies 2010
Executive Producer, Original Film Writer
Deadtime Stories 2009
as Self - Host, Executive Producer
Staunton Hill 2009
Thanks
Autopsy of the Dead 2009
as Self (archival footage)
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue 2009
as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX 2008
as Self
- Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero 2008
as Himself
Dead Eyes Open 2008
as Scientist
Day of the Dead 2008
Original Film Writer
Zombiemania 2008
as Himself - Filmmaker
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' 2007
as Self
Diary of the Dead 2007
as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited), Director, Screenplay
Night of the Living Dead 3D 2006
Original Film Writer
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream 2006
as Self
- George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann 2005
Actor
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking 2005
as Self
When Shaun Met George 2005
as Self
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero 2005
as Himself
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy 2005
as Self
Michael Powell 2005
Actor
Land of the Dead 2005
as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited), Director, Screenplay
- Dream of the Dead
Dream of the Dead 2005
as Self
- Make Your Own Damn Movie!
Make Your Own Damn Movie! 2005
as Himself
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead 2004
as Self
Making Martin: A Recounting 2004
Actor
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies 2004
as Self
Dawn of the Dead 2004
Original Film Writer
The Many Days of Day of the Dead 2003
as Self
- Two Masters' Eyes
Two Masters' Eyes 2003
Actor
Masters of Horror 2002
as Self
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror 2001
as Self
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead 2001
Actor
The American Nightmare 2000
as Self
Bruiser 2000
Director, Writer
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic 1999
as Self
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM 1997
as Self
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme 1997
as Himself
- Book of Evil: Solid Tales From the Darkside
Book of Evil: Solid Tales From the Darkside 1996
Executive Producer
- Zombie Jamboree ‘93
Zombie Jamboree ‘93 1993
as Himself
The Dark Half 1993
as Customer (uncredited), Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
Golden Tales 1993
Executive Producer
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies 1992
as Self
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead 1991
as Himself
The Silence of the Lambs 1991
as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Tales from the Darkside 1990
Writer
Night of the Living Dead 1990
as Passenger, Screenplay, Executive Producer
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie 1990
Screenplay
Two Evil Eyes 1990
Director, Screenplay
Monkey Shines 1988
Director, Screenplay
The Yattering And Jack 1987
Executive Producer
Creepshow 2 1987
Screenplay
Drive-In Madness! 1987
as Himself
Flight of the Spruce Goose 1986
as Gromero
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects 1986
as Himself
Day of the Dead 1985
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited), Director, Screenplay
Tales from the Darkside: Trick or Treat 1983
Writer
Creepshow 1982
Director, Editor
Knightriders 1981
Director, Writer, Editor
Document of the Dead 1981
as Himself
Dawn of the Dead 1978
as TV Director / Biker (uncredited), Director, Screenplay, Editor
Martin 1978
as Father Howard, Director, Editor, Screenplay
The Amusement Park 1975
as (cameo), Director, Editor
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose 1974
Director, Editor
The Crazies 1973
as Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited), Director, Screenplay, Editor
Hungry Wives 1972
Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer
There's Always Vanilla 1971
Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Night of the Living Dead 1968
as Washington Reporter, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor, Director
Expostulations 1962
Director
Credits from TMDB.