George A. Romero

Directing

February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017 (aged 77)

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

Iron City Asskickers

Iron City Asskickers2021

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi2020 · Self

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business2020 · Self

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary2019 · Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Affair of the Heart

Affair of the Heart2017 · Self

When Romero Met Del Toro

When Romero Met Del Toro2017

Night of the Living Steelers

Night of the Living Steelers2016

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini2015 · Self

Chronicles of the Living Dead

Chronicles of the Living Dead2015 · Self

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines2014 · Himself

The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half

The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half2014 · Himself

Why Horror?

Why Horror?2014 · Self

Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead2014 · Self

Birth of the Living Dead

Birth of the Living Dead2013 · Himself

The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'2013 · Self

A Fish Story

A Fish Story2013 · Nick's Dad

The Future of Fear

The Future of Fear2011 · Self

Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory2011 · Self

The Walking Dead Girls

The Walking Dead Girls2011 · Self

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"2010 · Self

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!2010 · Self

A History of Horror

A History of Horror2010 · Self

Under the Scares

Under the Scares2010 · Self

Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories2009 · Self - Host

Autopsy of the Dead

Autopsy of the Dead2009 · Self (archival footage)

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue2009 · Self

#KOMTR2008 · Self

Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero

Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero2008 · Himself

Dead Eyes Open

Dead Eyes Open2008 · Scientist

Zombiemania

Zombiemania2008 · Himself - Filmmaker

The Guilty

The Guilty2007 · Self

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'2007 · Self

Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb2007 · Don Adaded (voice)

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead2007 · Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream2006 · Self

George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann

George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann2005

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking2005 · Self

Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero

Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero2005 · Himself

When Shaun Met George

When Shaun Met George2005 · Self

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy2005 · Self

Make Your Own Damn Movie!

Make Your Own Damn Movie!2005

The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare2000

Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM

Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM1997