Birthdate: February 4, 1940
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
Died: July 16, 2017
George A. Romero was a prominent American-Canadian film director, writer, editor, and actor recognized for his impactful work in the horror genre. He rose to prominence through his acclaimed Night of the Living Dead series, which portrayed a zombie apocalypse and left a lasting mark on contemporary zombie culture. Romero further explored horror through movies such as The Crazies, Martin, and Creepshow, and made a foray into television by creating Tales from the Darkside. Regarded as a trailblazer in horror cinema, Romero is widely known as the “Father of the Zombie Film.”
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