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 A Night of the Undead
A Night of the Undead
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in A Night of the Undead
as 'Characters'.
Mon, Oct 03 2022
Poster of Jacaranda Joe
Jacaranda Joe
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Jacaranda Joe
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Apr 12 2022
Poster of Romero's Elegy
Romero's Elegy
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Romero's Elegy
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 18 2021
Poster of Texas Carlos Massacre
Texas Carlos Massacre
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Texas Carlos Massacre
as 'In Memory Of'.
Thu, Jun 17 2021
Poster of Iron City Asskickers
Iron City Asskickers
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Iron City Asskickers
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Apr 03 2021
Poster of Occurrence at Mills Creek
Occurrence at Mills Creek
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Occurrence at Mills Creek
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, Sep 12 2020
Poster of The Dead Don't Die
The Dead Don't Die
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in The Dead Don't Die
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, May 15 2019
Poster of Terrifier
Terrifier
George A. Romero would have been no older than
77 in Terrifier
as 'In Memory Of'.
Thu, Jan 25 2018
Poster of Another Night of the Living Dead
Another Night of the Living Dead
George A. Romero was
70 in Another Night of the Living Dead
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Elvira’s Movie Macabre: Night Of The Living Dead
Elvira’s Movie Macabre: Night Of The Living Dead
George A. Romero was
70 in Elvira’s Movie Macabre: Night Of The Living Dead
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 25 2010
Poster of Survival of the Dead
Survival of the Dead
George A. Romero was
70 in Survival of the Dead
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, May 06 2010
Poster of The Crazies
The Crazies
George A. Romero was
70 in The Crazies
as 'Executive Producer, Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Feb 26 2010
Poster of Deadtime Stories
Deadtime Stories
George A. Romero was
69 in Deadtime Stories
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Oct 28 2009
Poster of Staunton Hill
Staunton Hill
George A. Romero was
69 in Staunton Hill
as 'Thanks'.
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Poster of Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
George A. Romero was
68 in Day of the Dead
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Tue, Apr 08 2008
Poster of Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
George A. Romero was
67 in Diary of the Dead
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, May 26 2007
Poster of Night of the Living Dead 3D
Night of the Living Dead 3D
George A. Romero was
66 in Night of the Living Dead 3D
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Nov 10 2006
Poster of Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
George A. Romero was
65 in Land of the Dead
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 18 2005
Poster of Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
George A. Romero was
64 in Dawn of the Dead
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Mar 19 2004
Poster of Bruiser
Bruiser
George A. Romero was
60 in Bruiser
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sun, Feb 13 2000
Poster of The Dark Half
The Dark Half
George A. Romero was
53 in The Dark Half
as 'Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Apr 23 1993
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
George A. Romero was
50 in Tales from the Darkside
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Nov 29 1990
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
George A. Romero was
50 in Night of the Living Dead
as 'Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
George A. Romero was
50 in Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, May 03 1990
Poster of Two Evil Eyes
Two Evil Eyes
George A. Romero was
49 in Two Evil Eyes
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 25 1990
Poster of Monkey Shines
Monkey Shines
George A. Romero was
48 in Monkey Shines
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jul 29 1988
Poster of The Yattering And Jack
The Yattering And Jack
George A. Romero was
47 in The Yattering And Jack
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Nov 08 1987
Poster of Creepshow 2
Creepshow 2
George A. Romero was
47 in Creepshow 2
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of Stephen King's Golden Tales
Stephen King's Golden Tales
George A. Romero was
45 in Stephen King's Golden Tales
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Oct 19 1985
Poster of The False Prophet
The False Prophet
George A. Romero was
45 in The False Prophet
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Aug 04 1985
Poster of Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
George A. Romero was
45 in Day of the Dead
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jul 03 1985
Poster of Grandma's Last Wish
Grandma's Last Wish
George A. Romero was
45 in Grandma's Last Wish
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Jun 16 1985
Poster of Levitation
Levitation
George A. Romero was
45 in Levitation
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, May 19 1985
Poster of Madness Room
Madness Room
George A. Romero was
45 in Madness Room
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, May 05 1985
Poster of The Tear Collector
The Tear Collector
George A. Romero was
45 in The Tear Collector
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of Answer Me
Answer Me
George A. Romero was
45 in Answer Me
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Feb 17 1985
Poster of In the Cards
In the Cards
George A. Romero was
44 in In the Cards
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Jan 27 1985
Poster of Slippage
Slippage
George A. Romero was
44 in Slippage
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Nov 11 1984
Poster of Mookie and Pookie
Mookie and Pookie
George A. Romero was
44 in Mookie and Pookie
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Nov 04 1984
Poster of The Odds
The Odds
George A. Romero was
44 in The Odds
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Oct 21 1984
Poster of Pain Killer
Pain Killer
George A. Romero was
44 in Pain Killer
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Oct 14 1984
Poster of I'll Give You a Million
I'll Give You a Million
George A. Romero was
44 in I'll Give You a Million
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Oct 07 1984
Poster of The New Man
The New Man
George A. Romero was
44 in The New Man
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Creepshow
Creepshow
George A. Romero was
42 in Creepshow
as 'Director, Editor'.
Wed, Nov 10 1982
Poster of Knightriders
Knightriders
George A. Romero was
41 in Knightriders
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Fri, Apr 10 1981
Poster of Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
George A. Romero was
38 in Dawn of the Dead
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Sat, Sep 02 1978
Poster of Martin
Martin
George A. Romero was
37 in Martin
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Thu, Oct 27 1977
Poster of The Amusement Park
The Amusement Park
George A. Romero was
35 in The Amusement Park
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sun, Mar 23 1975
Poster of O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
George A. Romero was
34 in O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
as 'Director, Editor'.
Sat, Dec 28 1974
Poster of The Crazies
The Crazies
George A. Romero was
33 in The Crazies
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Fri, Mar 16 1973
Poster of Hungry Wives
Hungry Wives
George A. Romero was
32 in Hungry Wives
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer'.
Mon, May 01 1972
Poster of There's Always Vanilla
There's Always Vanilla
George A. Romero was
31 in There's Always Vanilla
as 'Director, Editor, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
George A. Romero was
28 in Night of the Living Dead
as 'Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor, Director'.
Fri, Oct 04 1968
Poster of Expostulations
Expostulations
George A. Romero was
21 in Expostulations
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Twilight of the Dead
Twilight of the Dead
George A. Romero will be
77+ in Twilight of the Dead
as 'Story'.
Unreleased
Poster of Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
George A. Romero will be
77+ in Night of the Living Dead
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
George A. Romero was
44+ in Tales from the Darkside
as 'Writer, Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984