George A. Romero
Biography
George Andrew Romero was a pioneering American-Canadian filmmaker, writer, editor, and actor who revolutionized the horror genre with his seminal zombie films, including "Night of the Living Dead" (1968) and "Dawn of the Dead" (1978). He also explored social commentary through non-zombie films like "Martin" (1977) and feminist drama "Season of the Witch" (1972). Romero's influence on modern horror is immeasurable, earning him the title of "father of the zombie film."