George A. Romero

Directing • 149 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).

🎬 Directed Titles (22)

Directorial Filmography
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1968 ⭐ 3.8
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978 ⭐ 3.7
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005 ⭐ 3.1
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985 ⭐ 3.5
Creepshow

Creepshow

1982 ⭐ 3.5
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007 ⭐ 2.8
Survival of the Dead

Survival of the Dead

2010 ⭐ 2.4
The Dark Half

The Dark Half

1993 ⭐ 3.0
The Crazies

The Crazies

1973 ⭐ 3.0
Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

1988 ⭐ 3.2
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990 ⭐ 3.1
Martin

Martin

1978 ⭐ 3.4
Bruiser

Bruiser

2000 ⭐ 2.8
Knightriders

Knightriders

1981 ⭐ 3.1
The Amusement Park

The Amusement Park

1975 ⭐ 3.0
Hungry Wives

Hungry Wives

1972 ⭐ 2.6
There's Always Vanilla

There's Always Vanilla

1971 ⭐ 2.3
O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose

O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose

1974 ⭐ 2.9
Jacaranda Joe

Jacaranda Joe

2022 ⭐ 2.3
Iron City Asskickers

Iron City Asskickers

2021 ⭐ 2.3
Romero's Elegy

Romero's Elegy

2021
Expostulations

Expostulations

1962

✍️ Written & Story Credits (25)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1968 ⭐ 3.8
Screenplay
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978 ⭐ 3.7
Screenplay
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990 ⭐ 3.4
Screenplay
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007 ⭐ 2.8
Screenplay
Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

1987 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
Survival of the Dead

Survival of the Dead

2010 ⭐ 2.4
Screenplay
The Dark Half

The Dark Half

1993 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
The Crazies

The Crazies

1973 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

1988 ⭐ 3.2
Screenplay
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
Martin

Martin

1978 ⭐ 3.4
Screenplay
Bruiser

Bruiser

2000 ⭐ 2.8
Writer
Knightriders

Knightriders

1981 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
Hungry Wives

Hungry Wives

1972 ⭐ 2.6
Writer
Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

1984 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

1990 ⭐ 3.0
Writer
A Night of the Undead

A Night of the Undead

2022 ⭐ 1.0
Characters
Jacaranda Joe

Jacaranda Joe

2022 ⭐ 2.3
Writer
Another Night of the Living Dead

Another Night of the Living Dead

2011 ⭐ 0.5
Writer
Twilight of the Dead

Twilight of the Dead

–
Story
Tales from the Darkside: Trick or Treat

Tales from the Darkside: Trick or Treat

1983
Writer
Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead

Synthwave Horror: Night Of The Living Dead

2018
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

1991 ⭐ 4.2
as FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1968 ⭐ 3.8
as Washington Reporter
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978 ⭐ 3.7
as TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005 ⭐ 3.1
as Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985 ⭐ 3.5
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb

2007 ⭐ 3.9
as Don Adaded (voice)
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990 ⭐ 3.4
as Passenger
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007 ⭐ 2.8
as Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
The Dark Half

The Dark Half

1993 ⭐ 3.0
as Customer (uncredited)
The Crazies

The Crazies

1973 ⭐ 3.0
as Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
Martin

Martin

1978 ⭐ 3.4
as Father Howard
The Amusement Park

The Amusement Park

1975 ⭐ 3.0
as (cameo)
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream

2006 ⭐ 3.1
as Self
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

1996 ⭐ 4.0
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

2009 ⭐ 3.3
as Self
Birth of the Living Dead

Birth of the Living Dead

2013 ⭐ 3.4
as Himself
Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

2014 ⭐ 3.1
as Self
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

2000 ⭐ 3.4
as Self
Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

1981 ⭐ 3.3
as Himself
Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories

2009 ⭐ 2.1
as Self - Host
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015 ⭐ 3.3
as Self
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

2011 ⭐ 3.6
as Self
Why Horror?

Why Horror?

2014 ⭐ 3.0
as Self
A History of Horror

A History of Horror

2010 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy

2005 ⭐ 4.7
as Self
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

2001 ⭐ 3.4
as Self
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007 ⭐ 3.1
as Self
Masters of Horror

Masters of Horror

2002 ⭐ 3.9
as Self
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

2004 ⭐ 4.1
as Himself
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

2004 ⭐ 2.8
as Self