Portrait of George A. Romero

George A. Romero

Bio: 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)
Born: Sun, Feb 04 1940
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 16 2017
George A. Romero is 77 years old
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Poster of George A. Romero's Resident Evil
George A. Romero's Resident Evil
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in George A. Romero's Resident Evil
as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of Zombie-Rama
Zombie-Rama
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Zombie-Rama
Fri, Jul 30 2021
Poster of Iron City Asskickers
Iron City Asskickers
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Iron City Asskickers
Sat, Apr 03 2021
Poster of Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 19 2020
Poster of Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 26 2020
Poster of Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The Documentary
as 'Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of When Romero Met Del Toro
When Romero Met Del Toro
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in When Romero Met Del Toro
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Poster of Night of the Living Steelers
Night of the Living Steelers
George A. Romero was
76 in Night of the Living Steelers
Wed, Oct 05 2016
Poster of Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
George A. Romero was
75 in Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 16 2015
Poster of Chronicles of the Living Dead
Chronicles of the Living Dead
George A. Romero was
75 in Chronicles of the Living Dead
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 01 2015
Poster of An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
George A. Romero was
74 in An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 18 2014
Poster of The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
George A. Romero was
74 in The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 18 2014
Poster of Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
George A. Romero was
74 in Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists
as 'Don Adaded (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 04 2014
Poster of Why Horror?
Why Horror?
George A. Romero was
74 in Why Horror?
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 03 2014
Poster of Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead
George A. Romero was
74 in Doc of the Dead
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 10 2014
Poster of Birth of the Living Dead
Birth of the Living Dead
George A. Romero was
73 in Birth of the Living Dead
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 18 2013
Poster of The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
George A. Romero was
73 in The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 17 2013
Poster of A Fish Story
A Fish Story
George A. Romero was
73 in A Fish Story
as 'Nick's Dad'.
Sat, Sep 07 2013
Poster of The Future of Fear
The Future of Fear
George A. Romero was
71 in The Future of Fear
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
George A. Romero was
71 in Nightmare Factory
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 27 2011
Poster of The Walking Dead Girls
The Walking Dead Girls
George A. Romero was
71 in The Walking Dead Girls
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 22 2011
Poster of Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
George A. Romero was
70 in Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of Under the Scares
Under the Scares
George A. Romero was
70 in Under the Scares
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Jul 01 2010
Poster of Deadtime Stories
Deadtime Stories
George A. Romero was
69 in Deadtime Stories
as 'Self - Host'.
Wed, Oct 28 2009
Poster of Autopsy of the Dead
Autopsy of the Dead
George A. Romero was
69 in Autopsy of the Dead
as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
George A. Romero was
69 in Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 06 2009
Poster of Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
George A. Romero was
68 in Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
George A. Romero was
68 in Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jul 16 2008
Poster of Dead Eyes Open
Dead Eyes Open
George A. Romero was
68 in Dead Eyes Open
as 'Scientist'.
Wed, Jul 02 2008
Poster of Zombiemania
Zombiemania
George A. Romero was
67 in Zombiemania
as 'Himself - Filmmaker'.
Thu, Jan 03 2008
Poster of Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
George A. Romero was
67 in Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 22 2007
Poster of Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
George A. Romero was
67 in Diary of the Dead
as 'Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 26 2007
Poster of Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
George A. Romero was
66 in Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jun 20 2006
Poster of George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
George A. Romero was
65 in George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann
Tue, Nov 22 2005
Poster of After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
George A. Romero was
65 in After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 25 2005
Poster of Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
George A. Romero was
65 in Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 18 2005
Poster of When Shaun Met George
When Shaun Met George
George A. Romero was
65 in When Shaun Met George
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 18 2005
Poster of Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
George A. Romero was
65 in Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of Michael Powell
Michael Powell
George A. Romero was
65 in Michael Powell
Sun, Aug 14 2005
Poster of Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
George A. Romero was
65 in Land of the Dead
as 'Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 18 2005
Poster of Make Your Own Damn Movie!
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
George A. Romero was
65 in Make Your Own Damn Movie!
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 31 2005
Poster of The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
George A. Romero was
64 in The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
George A. Romero was
64 in John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 23 2004
Poster of The Many Days of Day of the Dead
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
George A. Romero was
63 in The Many Days of Day of the Dead
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Aug 19 2003
Poster of Two Masters' Eyes
Two Masters' Eyes
George A. Romero was
63 in Two Masters' Eyes
Tue, Apr 29 2003
Poster of Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
George A. Romero was
62 in Masters of Horror
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 06 2002
Poster of Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
George A. Romero was
61 in Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
George A. Romero was
60 in The American Nightmare
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
George A. Romero was
58 in The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
George A. Romero was
56 in David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 19 1997
Poster of Zombie Jamboree
Zombie Jamboree
George A. Romero was
53 in Zombie Jamboree
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of The Dark Half
The Dark Half
George A. Romero was
53 in The Dark Half
as 'Customer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 23 1993
Poster of Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
George A. Romero was
52 in Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 31 1992
Poster of The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs
George A. Romero was
51 in The Silence of the Lambs
as 'FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 14 1991
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
George A. Romero was
50 in Night of the Living Dead
as 'Passenger'.
Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of Drive-In Madness
Drive-In Madness
George A. Romero was
46 in Drive-In Madness
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of Flight of the Spruce Goose
Flight of the Spruce Goose
George A. Romero was
45 in Flight of the Spruce Goose
as 'Gromero'.
Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
George A. Romero was
45 in Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
George A. Romero was
45 in Day of the Dead
as 'Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 03 1985
Poster of Document of the Dead
Document of the Dead
George A. Romero was
40 in Document of the Dead
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 19 1981
Poster of Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
George A. Romero was
38 in Dawn of the Dead
as 'TV Director / Biker (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 02 1978
Poster of Martin
Martin
George A. Romero was
37 in Martin
as 'Father Howard'.
Thu, Oct 27 1977
Poster of The Amusement Park
The Amusement Park
George A. Romero was
35 in The Amusement Park
as '(cameo)'.
Sun, Mar 23 1975
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
George A. Romero was
28 in Night of the Living Dead
as 'Washington Reporter'.
Fri, Oct 04 1968
Poster of Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
George A. Romero will be
77+ in Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"
as 'Self'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A History of Horror
A History of Horror
George A. Romero was
70+ in A History of Horror
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2010
Poster of 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
George A. Romero was
67+ in 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 2007
Poster of Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
George A. Romero was
67+ in Phineas and Ferb
as 'Don Adaded (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 17 2007
Poster of Icons
Icons
George A. Romero was
62+ in Icons
First Air Date
Wed, May 01 2002
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
George A. Romero was
56+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Incredibly Strange Film Show
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
George A. Romero was
48+ in The Incredibly Strange Film Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 1988