George A. Romero
Known for
Directing
Life
1940 – 2017 (aged 77)
Born in
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
View on IMDb26 acting credits
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
The Silence of the Lambs
14 Feb 1991
Night of the Living Dead
04 Oct 1968
Dawn of the Dead
02 Sep 1978
Land of the Dead
18 Jun 2005
Day of the Dead
03 Jul 1985
Phineas and Ferb
17 Aug 2007
Night of the Living Dead
19 Oct 1990
Diary of the Dead
26 May 2007
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Filmography
2014
- Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacistsas Don Adaded (voice)
2013
- A Fish Storyas Nick's Dad
2008
- Dead Eyes Openas Scientist
2007
- Phineas and Ferbas Don Adaded (voice)1 episode
- Diary of the Deadas Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
2005
- George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
- Michael Powell
- Land of the Deadas Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
2002
- Icons1 episode
1996
- E! True Hollywood Story1 episode
1993
- The Dark Halfas Customer (uncredited)
1991
- The Silence of the Lambsas FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
1990
- Night of the Living Deadas Passenger
1986
- Flight of the Spruce Gooseas Gromero
1985
- Day of the Deadas Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
1978
- Dawn of the Deadas TV Director
- Martinas Father Howard
1975
- The Amusement Parkas (cameo)
1973
- The Craziesas Extra at Dance
1968
- Night of the Living Deadas Washington Reporter