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Gaylen Ross

Gaylen Ross

Gaylen Ross (born August 15, 1950) is an American director, writer, producer and actress, best known for playing Francine Parker in the 1978 horror film Dawn of the Dead and also noted for directing the 2008 documentary Killing Kasztner.

Known for

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025 • Self - (archive footage)
Queens of the Dead
Queens of the Dead
2025 • Stern Doctor
Our Spirits Don't Speak English
Our Spirits Don't Speak English
2008 • Self
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004 • Herself
Creepshow
Creepshow
1982 • Becky Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
Madman
Madman
1981 • Betsy
Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
1978 • Francine "Fran" Parker

Full filmography

Queens of the Dead
Queens of the Dead
2025 • Stern Doctor
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Creepshow
Creepshow
1982 • Becky Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
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Madman
Madman
1981 • Betsy
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Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
1978 • Francine "Fran" Parker
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Gaylen Ross – Biography, Known For & Filmography