Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
February 4, 1940
Died
July 16, 2017 (77 years old)
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- George Andrew Romero
- 乔治·A·罗梅罗
- George A. Romero
George A. Romero
Biography
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
Acting
The Amusement Park
2021
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
Why Horror?
2014
Doc of the Dead
2014
Birth of the Living Dead
2013
Nightmare Factory
2011
A History of Horror
2010
Deadtime Stories
2009
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
2009
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007
Phineas and Ferb
2007
Diary of the Dead
2007
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
2006
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
2005
Land of the Dead
2005
Masters of Horror
2002
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
The American Nightmare
2000
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Dark Half
1993
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
Night of the Living Dead
1990
Day of the Dead
1985
Document of the Dead
1981
Directing
Night of the Animated Dead
Original Film Writer
2021
The Amusement Park
Director, Editor
2021
The Dead Don't Die
Thanks
2019
Terrifier
In Memory Of
2018
Survival of the Dead
Screenplay, Director
2010
The Crazies
Executive Producer, Original Film Writer
2010
Deadtime Stories
Executive Producer
2009
Staunton Hill
Thanks
2009
Day of the Dead
Original Film Writer
2008
Diary of the Dead
Director, Screenplay
2007
Night of the Living Dead 3D
Original Film Writer
2006
Land of the Dead
Screenplay, Director
2005