Andrew A. Romero
Canadian-American filmmaker (1940–2017)
1940 — 2017
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian-American filmmaker (1940–2017)
Born
February 4, 1940
Died
2017 (age ~77)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, writer, voice actor
United StatesBorn in The BronxDied in Toronto
1940
Born in The Bronx (1940-02-04)
1988
AwardSitges Film Festival Best Screenplay award
1988
AwardSitges Film Festival Best Director award
2007
AwardSitges Grand Honorary Award
2015
AwardBram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement
2017
Died in Toronto
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George Andrew Romero was an American-Canadian filmmaker, writer, editor and actor. Regarded as an influential pioneer of the horror film genre and in particular zombie films, he has been called an "icon" and the "father of the zombie film". The first half of his Night of the Living Dead series—Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978), and Day of the Dead (1985)—are considered three of the best and most influential horror films ever made, and were major contributors to the image of the zombie in modern culture.
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Who is Andrew A. Romero?+
George Andrew Romero was an American-Canadian filmmaker, writer, editor and actor. Regarded as an influential pioneer of the horror film genre and in particular zombie films, he has been called an "icon" and the "father of the zombie film". The first half of his Night of the Living Dead series—Night
What does the name Andrew mean?+
The name Andrew means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is of English origin.
When was Andrew A. Romero born?+
Andrew A. Romero was born on February 4, 1940.
When did Andrew A. Romero die?+
Andrew A. Romero died in 2017, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.
The name Andrew is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrew — February 4, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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