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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).

Known for

The Amusement Park
The Amusement Park
2021 • (cameo)
Iron City Asskickers
Iron City Asskickers
2021
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020 • Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020 • Self
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
2019 • Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
When Romero Met Del Toro
2017
Night of the Living Steelers
Night of the Living Steelers
2016
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015 • Self

Full filmography

Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
2019 • Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
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A Fish Story
A Fish Story
2013 • Nick's Dad
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Deadtime Stories
Deadtime Stories
2009 • Self - Host
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Autopsy of the Dead
Autopsy of the Dead
2009 • Self (archival footage)
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Dead Eyes Open
Dead Eyes Open
2008 • Scientist
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Zombiemania
Zombiemania
2008 • Himself - Filmmaker
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Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
2007 • Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
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Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
2005 • Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
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The Dark Half
The Dark Half
1993 • Customer (uncredited)
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The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs
1991 • FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
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Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
1985 • Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
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Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
1978 • TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
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Martin
Martin
1978 • Father Howard
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The Crazies
The Crazies
1973 • Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
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Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
1968 • Washington Reporter
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