George A. Romero

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

2.0119

Gender

Male

Birthday

04-Feb-1940

Age

(86 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • George Andrew Romero
  • 乔治·A·罗梅罗
  • George A. Romero

George A. Romero

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).


Credits

Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (2008) Character: Himself
"Dead On" examines George's fantastic body of film work as it stands to date, and investigates a number of aspects of George's work, working style, and involvement with the independent and Hollywood film communities.
Flight of the Spruce Goose Flight of the Spruce Goose (1986) Character: Gromero
A Pittsburgh miner kidnaps a model and drives her to Hollywood to see Howard Hughes' plane, the Spruce Goose.
Dead Eyes Open Dead Eyes Open (2008) Character: Scientist
Six young people on their way to a joint holiday - when the tank gets empty they find themselves stranded in the midst of an unknown wilderness. Everything looks perfect, but near an old graveyard Christin gets attacked by a deranged man and injured by his bite. Looking for help Web and Eddie discover an outlying house, its basement barricaded with solid perforated plates. Additionally a high metal fence seems to protect the shabby property from something. At last they are let into this odd fortress but even there the distraught feeling of a permanent threat won't cease. They do not know that the strange lady is hiding something at her garden: Something that is hungry for human flesh. Alarmed, they discover something incredibly dangerous has already changed the whole world. Old-school horror movie filmed on grainy super 8 with slowly walking dead. Very fine traditional zombie story in the way of zombie master Romero.
Iron City Asskickers Iron City Asskickers (2021) Character: N/A
Shot in 1998 but not officially released until 2021, this short film was produced as a proof-of-concept for a reality-style TV show. It centers on a group of professional wrestlers and their behind-the-scenes shenanigans, as well as the antics of wrestling fans watching from the comfort of the local watering hole and the hapless ringside announcers who end up becoming part of the action.
Nightmare Factory Nightmare Factory (2011) Character: Self
The story of how one Pittsburgh boy’s fascination with monsters drove him to the very top of the Hollywood food chain. In 1989, Greg Nicotero, much to his parents’ chagrin, quit medical school and headed for Hollywood to pursue a dream of making monsters. Together with gore masters Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman, Nicotero went on to create KNB EFX Group, one of the most prolific makeup effects studios in the world. After twenty years as the “go to guy” for the world’s most successful horror/sci-fi films, Greg Nicotero is the first one directors like Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez call.
The Future of Fear The Future of Fear (2011) Character: Self
Join some of the most talented legends of the Horror Film genre for discussion of what scared us before, and what's going to scare us next! The film is a dissection of the various sub-genres of horror, and where new creative scares might emerge.
Autopsy of the Dead Autopsy of the Dead (2009) Character: Self (archival footage)
Board up the windows and doors! More than 40 years after filming the 1968 horror masterpiece Night of the Living Dead, the 'dead' return in the all-new documentary Autopsy of the Dead. Packed with extensive cast & crew interviews, never-before-seen color photos and behind the scenes footage, visits to the original filming locations and other surprises, get ready for the most in-depth visual document on the making of the great American horror film that won t stay dead.
The Walking Dead Girls The Walking Dead Girls (2011) Character: Self
The Walking Dead Girls is a behind-the-scenes look into zombie culture in the United States and the obsession into ""Sexy Female Zombies"". What is it about Zombie Bimbos or ""Zimbies"" that are starting to gain the worlds interest? Why are zombies now in mainstream culture and seen in advertising from JCPenny and Sears? With interviews with zombie master maker George Romero and cult movie star Bruce Campbell from ZomBcon 2010 and so much more. ""The Walking Dead Girls"" is a sexy look into the zombie phenomenon created by George Romero that is 40 years in the making
Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies (1992) Character: Self
A Documentary on Horror and Sci-Fi movies from the past to today.
Make Your Own Damn Movie! Make Your Own Damn Movie! (2005) Character: Himself
South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Night of the Living Dead's George A. Romero and Spider-Man's Stan Lee share their filmmaking secrets with the legendary Lloyd Kaufman in this step-by-step course for budding filmmakers. From scriptwriting to distribution, Kaufman covers the essentials with his works as examples, and many other notable filmmakers offer their advice. The set features films created using Kaufman's method, and much more.
David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme David Cronenberg and the Cinema of the Extreme (1997) Character: Himself
A brief documentary about Cronenberg made by the BBC to precede a showing of 'Videodrome' on television.
Chronicles of the Living Dead Chronicles of the Living Dead (2015) Character: Self
The inside story of the important horror classic "Night of the Living Dead" as told by those who were there and those who were inspired by it. Including rare archival interviews, new interviews and visits to the original locations, "Chronicles of the Living Dead" also addresses the issue of the film's infamous copyright status, a legal debacle that continues to plague the original creators to this day. Named one of the 100 Most Important American Films by both the AFI and the BBC, "Night" is brought alive once again through the fond rememberances of the cast and crew.
Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero (2005) Character: Himself
An interview of George A. Romero discussing his two "lost" films, There's Always Vanilla and Season of the Witch.
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005) Character: Self
A documentary that looks back at the making of a "lost" movie made by an enterprising group of Pittsburgh filmmakers.
When Romero Met Del Toro When Romero Met Del Toro (2017) Character: N/A
Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro in conversation with George Romero.
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999) Character: Self
Documentary about the making of "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) featuring interviews with director Tom Savini, producers and effects artists.
Two Masters' Eyes Two Masters' Eyes (2003) Character: N/A
This documentary features interviews with directors Dario Argento and George Romero, Special Make-Up Effects supervisor Tom Savini, executive producer Claudio Argento, and Asia Argento. The interviewees discuss Edgar Allan Poe's classic writings and their tone, the conception of Two Evil Eyes, and the film's stylistic appearance and production history.
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines (2014) Character: Himself
Documentary about the making of George A. Romero's Monkey Shines.
The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half The Sparrows Are Flying Again! - The Making of the Dark Half (2014) Character: Himself
Documentary covering the making of The Dark Half.
George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann George A. Romero on The Tales of Hoffmann (2005) Character: N/A
George A. Romero speaks about the film and its influence.
Michael Powell Michael Powell (2005) Character: N/A
The first episode of a new arts documentary program from BBC Scotland was dedicated to Michael Powell in his centenary year. The program interviews many people who knew or worked with him or were influenced by his work.
Walking After Midnight: The Making of Walking After Midnight: The Making of "Survival of the Dead" (2010) Character: Self
Explore the final chapter of filmmaking legend George A. Romero's legacy in this intimate documentary featuring on-set footage and interviews.
George Romero & the City of the Living Dead George Romero & the City of the Living Dead (1991) Character: Himself
When Pittsburgh Magazine named George A. Romero (1940-2017) Pittsburgher of the Year in 1991, Rick Sebak explored how the filmmaker's career has intersected with the city. See how Romero used the greater Pittsburgh area as the setting for many of his films, and learn about his early work in advertising and television, including Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead (2001) Character: N/A
Behind The Scenes with DAY OF THE DEAD featurette from the original Anchor Bay DVD.
Making Martin: A Recounting Making Martin: A Recounting (2004) Character: N/A
Exploring the production of George A. Romero's 1977 cult classic vampire film, Martin
Affair of the Heart Affair of the Heart (2017) Character: Self
Documentary Feature exploring The Making of George A. Romero's There's Always Vanilla
A Fish Story A Fish Story (2013) Character: Nick's Dad
After his sudden death, a devoted father's search for heaven brings him back to his distraught family and his wilderness fishing camp for a few precious days in the body of a wanted man.
Zombie Jamboree ‘93 Zombie Jamboree ‘93 (1993) Character: Himself
A documentary on the Zombie Jamboree, the 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead convention that took place in 1993. Guests included numerous cast and crew of the Romero Living Dead movies as well as cast from Russo's spin-off series, Return of the Living Dead. Other guests included horror icons Kane Hodder, Gunnar Hansen, Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens and Tom Savini as well as sci-fi/fantasy favorites, Adam West, Dave Prowse and Susie Owens among others. Documentary includes interviews with celebrities and fans and includes clips from events of the convention.
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! (2010) Character: Self
Stever gets up close and personal with many of the talented filmmakers and stars in exclusive backstage interviews. Stever captures the set-up of the memorabilia and collectibles stands by the hard-working staff and volunteers, the panel discussion with Romero, Barbeau and others moderated by Roy Frumkes, and the long lines of fans, some adorned in full costume and make-up, waiting to get autographs of their favorite horror legends.
Under the Scares Under the Scares (2010) Character: Self
Cheap scares. Extreme Gore. Loads of nudity. These have been the three staples of low budget independent horror films since the 60's. But what's a filmmaker to do when, thanks to technology, ANYONE can make a film these days? Under The Scares offers an inside look into the production and promotion of an independent, ultra low-budget horror film, while combining interviews and insights from some of the genre's biggest legends - Lloyd Kaufman, Robert Kurtzman, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Frank Henenlotter, Gary Jones, and many many more.
Drive-In Madness! Drive-In Madness! (1987) Character: Himself
A compilation of trailers and previews from classic low-budget sci-fi and horror films.
When Shaun Met George When Shaun Met George (2005) Character: Self
The star, director and co-writers of "Shaun Of The Dead" travel to Toronto to film their cameo roles as zombies in the latest film from the man who inspired them in the first place: George A. Romero ("not George B.Romero, he's not as good")
Dream of the Dead Dream of the Dead (2005) Character: Self
A documentary on the making of George Romero's Land Of The Dead made for the Independent Film Channel (IFC).
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020) Character: Self
The greatest cult horror and science fiction films of all-time are studied in vivid detail in the second volume of Time Warp. Includes groundbreaking classics like "Night of the Living Dead," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," and sci-fi gems such as "Blade Runner," and "A Clockwork Orange."
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001) Character: Self
Documentary that explores Argento's film career.
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007) Character: Self
Details the making of Stephen King & George A. Romero's 1982 horror anthology classic, from conception through to completion.
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies (2004) Character: Self
Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates, with emphases on the earlier work.
Doc of the Dead Doc of the Dead (2014) Character: Self
The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS.
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020) Character: Self
Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit. Featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries, not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also the emotional stamina and little-known tips needed to survive in the low budget film industry.
Night of the Living Dead Night of the Living Dead (1990) Character: Passenger
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
The Amusement Park The Amusement Park (1975) Character: (cameo)
An elderly gentleman goes for what he assumes will be an ordinary day at the amusement park, only to find himself in the midst of a hellish nightmare.
Night of the Living Dead Night of the Living Dead (1968) Character: Washington Reporter
A ragtag group barricade themselves in an old Pennsylvania farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls ravaging the Northeast.
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead (2004) Character: Himself
Feature documentary which profiles both the 1978 film and the career of director George A. Romero, including extensive interviews with all principle cast members and production personnel.
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015) Character: Self
Tom Savini is one of the greatest special effects legends in the history of cinema, but little is known about his personal life until now. For the first time ever a feature length film has covered not only Tom's amazing career spanning over four decades, but his personal life as well.
Night of the Living Steelers Night of the Living Steelers (2016) Character: N/A
The 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, as re-told by horror filmmaker and former Pittsburgh resident George A. Romero.
Dawn of the Dead Dawn of the Dead (1978) Character: TV Director / Biker (uncredited)
During an ever-growing epidemic of zombies that have risen from the dead, two Philadelphia SWAT team members, a traffic reporter, and his television-executive girlfriend seek refuge in a secluded shopping mall.
Birth of the Living Dead Birth of the Living Dead (2013) Character: Himself
A behind the scenes look into George Romero's groundbreaking horror classic Night of the Living Dead.
Diary of the Dead Diary of the Dead (2007) Character: Police Chief Arthur Katz (uncredited)
A group of young filmmakers encounter real zombies while filming a horror movie of their own.
Deadtime Stories Deadtime Stories (2009) Character: Self - Host
An anthology of three horror stories presented by George A. Romero. In "Valley of the Shadow," a woman searches for her missing husband in the jungles of South America, only to be in great danger herself. In "Wet," a lonely man finds an empty box on the beach and opens it, with disastrous results. In "House Call," a doctor is called to a rural farm house to diagnose a strange ailment. This segment is a short film directed by Tom Savini in 2004 as a failed television pilot.
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2006) Character: Self
From 1970-1977, six low budget films shown at midnight transformed the way we make and watch films.
Document of the Dead Document of the Dead (1981) Character: Himself
A documentary about George A. Romero's films, with a behind scenes look at Dawn of the Dead.
The Crazies The Crazies (1973) Character: Extra at Dance / High School Infirmary (uncredited)
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008) Character: Self
This documentary delves into the art of make-up effects with industry legends Dick Smith, Rob Bottin, Tom Savini, John Landis, Frank Darabont, Joe Dante and many others with a strong focus on Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger of KNB Make-Up EFX. Written by Kevin VanHook
Martin Martin (1978) Character: Father Howard
A young man, convinced he's a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvanian town, where he tries to suppress his bloodlust.
Why Horror? Why Horror? (2014) Character: Self
Horror fan Tal Zimerman examines the psychology of horror around the world to find out why people love to be scared.
Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM Making of Biohazard 2 TV-CM (1997) Character: Self
From the legendary director who redefined the zombies in film industry (George A. Romero), comes a bold new vision that blurs the line between game and horror cinema. Follow the camera behind the scenes of one of the most talked-about TV commercials ever made, created in collaboration with Brad Renfro and some of Hollywood’s top talent. Based on the world of Resident Evil, the hit survival horror game that had already terrified millions since its debut in 1996, this commercial heralds the arrival of its highly anticipated sequel. Breaking a two-year silence, director Romero returns with a haunting production of cinematic ambition. With a staggering budget of over 150 million yen (more than one million USD), the shoot took place on a chilling replica of a Los Angeles police station, transformed into the shadowy world of Raccoon City.
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' (2013) Character: Self
A new, feature-length documentary, filmed for the Special Edition Scream Factory Blu-Ray Release of George Romero's 1985 film, Day of the Dead A small group of scientists and soldiers have taken refuge in an underground missile silo where they struggle to control the flesh-eating horror that walks the earth above. But will the final battle for the future of the human race be fought among the living or have they forever unleashed the hunger of the dead? Lori Cardille (Tales from the Darkside), Joe Pilato (Night of the Living Dead: Origins 3D) and Richard Liberty (The Crazies) star in this controversial classic with groundbreaking gore effects by Tom Savini.”
The Silence of the Lambs The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Character: FBI Agent in Memphis (uncredited)
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
Land of the Dead Land of the Dead (2005) Character: Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited)
The living dead have taken over the world, and the remaining humans live in a walled city to protect themselves as they cope with the situation.
Masters of Horror Masters of Horror (2002) Character: Self
Documentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interviews with the directors, behind the scenes footage and clips from popular horror films, and hosted by Bruce Campbell, star of The Evil Dead (1981).
Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy Shadows in the Dark: The Val Lewton Legacy (2005) Character: Self
Documentary about the great 1940s horror movie producer Val Lewton, featured on the 2005 DVD release "The Val Lewton Horror Collection."
Day of the Dead Day of the Dead (1985) Character: Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
As the world is overrun by zombies, scientists and military personnel in an underground Florida bunker must decide on how they should deal with the undead.
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986) Character: Himself
A documentary detailing the career of makeup artist Tom Savini, including clips from the various movies he's worked on.
The Dark Half The Dark Half (1993) Character: Customer (uncredited)
Following the public's realization that Thad Beaumont and George Stark are one and the same, the former stages a mock funeral, only for a series of gruesome murders to begin occurring as in his books.
The American Nightmare The American Nightmare (2000) Character: Self
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
Zombies en el cañaveral: el documental Zombies en el cañaveral: el documental (2019) Character: Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Tucumán, Argentina, 1965. Three years before George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead was released, director Ofelio Linares Montt shot Zombies in the Sugar Cane Field, which turned out to be both a horror film and a political statement. It was a success in the US, but could not be shown in Argentina due to Juan Carlos Onganía's dictatorship, and was eventually lost. Writer and researcher Luciano Saracino embarks on the search for the origins of this cursed work.
The Many Days of Day of the Dead The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003) Character: Self
Documentary of the making of George A. Romero's zombie classic Day of the Dead.
Zombiemania Zombiemania (2008) Character: Himself - Filmmaker
The evolution of the zombie from its roots in Haitian voodoo to its coveted role as the world's most popular monster: from being a clumsy corpse to becoming a cannibal killer and the main agent of every infectious pandemic, the zombie has come a long way in seventy years. A look at the rising tide of zombie culture examining why something so dead has so much life in viewers' nightmares and at the box office.
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue Nightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009) Character: Self
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.



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