Director

George A. Romero

1940 – 2017

Who they are

Born: 4 February 1940, New York City, New York, USA
Died: 16 July 2017
Known for: Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Martin

George A. Romero (1940–2017) was an American-Canadian director, writer and editor, best known for horror. His zombie films, beginning with Night of the Living Dead, defined the modern zombie genre and used it for social satire. He is a landmark figure in independent horror filmmaking.

Where to start

Night of the Living Dead (1968)Full guide
His low-budget independent debut feature that reshaped horror and established the modern flesh-eating zombie.
Dawn of the Dead (1978)In the library
Sequel set in a shopping mall, praised for its satire of consumerism and hugely influential.
Martin (1978)Log in to add it to the library
A non-zombie vampire drama showing his range beyond the undead.
Day of the Dead (1985)Log in to add it to the library
The third entry in his original zombie series, set largely in an underground military bunker.
Creepshow (1982)Log in to add it to the library
Anthology horror homage to EC Comics, made in collaboration with writer Stephen King.

Their films in the library

Awards

No major awards are documented here.

The full list · 81

1962ExpostulationsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1968Night of the Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Washington Reporter · Director
1971There's Always VanillaLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1972Hungry WivesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1973The CraziesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited) · Director
1974O.J. Simpson: Juice on the LooseLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1975The Amusement ParkLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (cameo) · Director
1978Dawn of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as TV Director / Biker (uncredited) · Director
1978MartinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Father Howard · Director
1981KnightridersLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1981Document of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1982CreepshowLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1985Day of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited) · Director
1986Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror EffectsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1986Flight of the Spruce GooseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gromero
1987Drive-In Madness!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1988Monkey ShinesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1990Night of the Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Passenger
1990Two Evil EyesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
1991The Silence of the LambsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
1991George Romero & the City of the Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1992Heartstoppers: Horror at the MoviesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1993The Dark HalfLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Customer (uncredited) · Director
1993Zombie Jamboree ‘93Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1997David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the ExtremeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
1997Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CMLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1999The Dead Walk: Remaking a ClassicLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2000BruiserLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2000The American NightmareLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2001Dario Argento: An Eye for HorrorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2001Behind the Scenes with Day of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2002Masters of HorrorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2003The Many Days of Day of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2003Two Masters' EyesLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2004The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2004John Carpenter: The Man and His MoviesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2004Making Martin: A RecountingLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2005Land of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited) · Director
2005Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton LegacyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2005Make Your Own Damn Movie!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2005Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. RomeroLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2005After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh FilmmakingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2005Michael PowellLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2005George A. Romero on The Tales of HoffmannLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2005When Shaun Met GeorgeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2005Dream of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2006Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the MainstreamLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2007Diary of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited) · Director
2007Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2008ZombiemaniaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself - Filmmaker
2008Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2008Dead Eyes OpenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Scientist
2008Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. RomeroLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2009Nightmares in Red, White and BlueLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2009Deadtime StoriesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Host
2009Autopsy of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archival footage)
2010Survival of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2010Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead"Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2010Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2010Under the ScaresLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2011Nightmare FactoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2011The Walking Dead GirlsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2011The Future of FearLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2013Birth of the Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2013A Fish StoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nick's Dad
2013The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2014Doc of the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2014Why Horror?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2014The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark HalfLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2014An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey ShinesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
2015Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom SaviniLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2015Chronicles of the Living DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2016Night of the Living SteelersLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2017When Romero Met Del ToroLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2017Affair of the HeartLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2019Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field: The DocumentaryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2020Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-FiLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2020Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film BusinessLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2021Iron City AsskickersLog in to add it to the libraryActor · Director
2021Romero's ElegyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
2022Jacaranda JoeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.