George A. Romero_
New York City, New York, USA
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Born
New York City, New York, USA
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Director
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Height
194 cm (6'4")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Nancy Romero (1971-1978), Christine Forrest (1981-2010)
Children
3 children: George C. Romero, Tina Romero
Education
Monsignor Scanlan High School, Carnegie Mellon University
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Γεώργῐος)
Popularity
Tier B -- 34,614 Wikipedia views/month
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Notable
At 194cm (76in), one of the tallest directing professionals in A-tier
Career
Career spanning 42 years (1968-2010)
Screen debut
Directed first film at age 27
Year context
Born in 1940 -- Germany occupies France; Battle of Britain; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (15)
Jacaranda Joe
Director
The Amusement Park
Director
The Crazies
Producer
Dead On: The Li...
Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero
Film
Land of the Dead
Director, Writer
Make Your Own D...
Make Your Own Damn Movie!
Film
Dawn of the Dead
Writer
Bruiser
Director, Writer
The American Nightmare
Film
The Silence of the Lambs
Film
AWARDS (5)
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Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement
2015
WON
B
Sitges Grand Honorary Award
2007
WON
B
Sitges Film Festival Best Director award
1988
WON
B
Sitges Film Festival Best Screenplay award
1988
WON
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was George A. Romero?
George A. Romero was born on and passed away on at the age of 77.
Where was George A. Romero born?
George A. Romero was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has George A. Romero been in?
George A. Romero has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Jacaranda Joe (2022), The Amusement Park (2021), The Crazies (2010), Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero (2008), Land of the Dead (2005).
What is George A. Romero known for?
George A. Romero is primarily known as a director. 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…
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