George A. Romero

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The acclaimed writer and director of Night of the Living Dead and its sequels. Romero is credited with almost single-handedly creating and popularizing the modern concept of the zombie.

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Director Credits (17) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2012 Diamond Dead
2010 Survival of the Dead
2007 Diary of the Dead
2005 Land of the Dead
2000 Bruiser
1993 The Dark Half
1991 Two Evil Eyes
1988 Monkey Shines
1985 Day of the Dead
1982 Creepshow
1981 Knightriders
1979 Dawn of the Dead
1978 Martin
1973 Hungry Wives
1973 The Crazies
1972 There's Always Vanilla
1968 Night of the Living Dead director
Actor Credits (11) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2010 The Rotten Tomatoes Show (1)
2007 Diary of the Dead Police Chief Arthur Katz
2005 Land of the Dead Puppeteer
1999 The Directors (1) Himself
1991 The Silence of the Lambs FBI Agent in Memphis
1989 The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1) Himself
1985 Day of the Dead Zombie with Scarf
1979 Dawn of the Dead TV Director / Nick - Biker
1978 Martin Father Howard
1972 There's Always Vanilla Beer Comercial Director
1968 Night of the Living Dead Washington Reporter
Producer Credits (4) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2010 The Crazies executive producer
1993 The Dark Half executive producer
1990 Night of the Living Dead executive producer
1983 Tales from the Darkside (78)
Writer Credits (23) All | TV | Movies | Instant Watch
2012 Diamond Dead
2010 Survival of the Dead Writer
2010 The Crazies
2008 Day of the Dead
2007 Diary of the Dead
2006 Night of the Living Dead 3D 1968 screenplay
2005 Land of the Dead
2004 Dawn of the Dead 1978 Screenplay
2000 Bruiser writer
1993 The Dark Half
1991 Two Evil Eyes segment The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar
1990 Night of the Living Dead screenplay
1990 Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1988 Monkey Shines
1987 Creepshow 2
1985 Day of the Dead written by
1983 Tales from the Darkside (5)
1981 Knightriders
1979 Dawn of the Dead written by
1978 Martin writer
1973 Hungry Wives writer
1973 The Crazies Screenplay
1968 Night of the Living Dead screenplay
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Credited Name George A. Romero
Gender Male
Birthday Feb. 4, 1940
Death
Primary Role Director
Hometown New York City, New York
Country United States
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