George A. Romero

George A. Romero

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).

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Known For

Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb

2007 • as Don Adaded (voice)

Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

1984 • Writer

Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

1984 • Executive Producer

Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

1984 • Creator

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

2004 • Original Film Writer

Terrifier

Terrifier

2018 • In Memory Of

Filmography

2025

George A. Romero's Resident Evil
George A. Romero's Resident Evil
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/7/2025

2021

Zombie-Rama
Zombie-Rama
Movie - Released: 7/30/2021
Iron City Asskickers
Iron City Asskickers
Movie - Released: 4/3/2021
The Amusement Park
The Amusement Park
as (cameo)
Movie - Released: 6/2/2021

2020

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/26/2020
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/19/2020

2019

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 11/8/2019

2017

Movie
When Romero Met Del Toro
Movie - Released: 10/23/2017

2016

Night of the Living Steelers
Night of the Living Steelers
Movie - Released: 10/5/2016

2015

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/16/2015
Chronicles of the Living Dead
Chronicles of the Living Dead
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/1/2015

2014

Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/10/2014
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
as Don Adaded (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/4/2014
Why Horror?
Why Horror?
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/3/2014
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/18/2014
Movie
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/18/2014

2013

The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/17/2013
Birth of the Living Dead
Birth of the Living Dead
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/18/2013
A Fish Story
A Fish Story
as Nick's Dad
Movie - Released: 9/7/2013

2011

Movie
The Walking Dead Girls
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/22/2011
Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/27/2011
Movie
The Future of Fear
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/25/2011

2010

Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/24/2010
Under the Scares
Under the Scares
as Himself
Movie - Released: 7/1/2010
Movie
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/22/2010
A History of Horror
A History of Horror
as Self
TV - Released: 10/11/2010

2009

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/6/2009
Autopsy of the Dead
Autopsy of the Dead
as Self (archival footage)
Movie - Released: 9/22/2009
Deadtime Stories
Deadtime Stories
as Self - Host
Movie - Released: 10/28/2009

2008

Zombiemania
Zombiemania
as Himself - Filmmaker
Movie - Released: 1/3/2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/7/2008
Dead Eyes Open
Dead Eyes Open
as Scientist
Movie - Released: 7/2/2008
Movie
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
as Himself
Movie - Released: 7/16/2008

2007

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/22/2007
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/26/2007
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
as Himself
TV - Released: 10/31/2007
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
as Don Adaded (voice)
TV - Released: 8/17/2007

2006

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/20/2006

2005

Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 6/18/2005
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/25/2005
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/4/2005
Movie
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
as Himself
Movie - Released: 5/31/2005
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/18/2005
When Shaun Met George
When Shaun Met George
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/18/2005
Movie
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
Movie - Released: 11/22/2005
Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Movie - Released: 8/14/2005

2004

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/23/2004
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
as Himself
Movie - Released: 9/7/2004

2003

Movie
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
as Himself
Movie - Released: 8/19/2003
Movie
Two Masters' Eyes
Movie - Released: 4/29/2003

2002

Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/6/2002
Icons
Icons
TV - Released: 5/1/2002

2001

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/15/2001

2000

The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/11/2000

1999

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999

1997

David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/19/1997
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/1/1997

1996

E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
TV - Released: 8/21/1996

1993

Movie
Zombie Jamboree
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/1/1993
The Dark Half
The Dark Half
as Customer (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/23/1993

1992

Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/31/1992

1991

The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs
as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 2/14/1991
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead
as Himself
Movie - Released: 5/9/1991

1990

Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
as Passenger
Movie - Released: 10/19/1990

1988

The Incredibly Strange Film Show
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
as Self
TV - Released: 8/5/1988

1987

Drive-In Madness
Drive-In Madness
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/2/1987

1986

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986
Flight of the Spruce Goose
Flight of the Spruce Goose
as Gromero
Movie - Released: 1/17/1986

1985

Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/3/1985

1981

Document of the Dead
Document of the Dead
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/19/1981

1978

Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
as TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/2/1978

1977

Martin
Martin
as Father Howard
Movie - Released: 10/27/1977

1968

Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
as Washington Reporter
Movie - Released: 10/4/1968