Famous Faces in "George A. Romero's Dead Series"!

1. Lara Amersey

A Canadian actress of South Asian heritage, Lara's career across film, television and commercial mediums has spanned almost 20 years. A successful career in kids television (this includes 52 episodes in a lead role in the YTV series Monster Warriors as well as many other credits across the Family ...

Land of the Dead (2005) Dead Teenage Girl

2. Nick Alachiotis

Stunts | X-Men: Days of Future Past

Nick Alachiotis is known for X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), 16 Blocks (2006) and Jumper (2008).

Land of the Dead (2005) Arena Fight Zombie

3. Terry Alexander

Actor | Day of the Dead

Terry Alexander was born on March 23, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is an actor, known for Day of the Dead (1985), Conspiracy Theory (1997) and The Last Call (2019).

Day of the Dead (1985) "John"

4. Adam Alleca

Writer | Cell

Adam Alleca was born on February 16, 1983 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Cell (2016), The Last House on the Left (2009) and Standoff (2016). He is married to Ashley Christine Beyer.

Land of the Dead (2005) Zombie (uncredited)

5. Pedro Miguel Arce

Actor | The Strain

Pedro Miguel Arce was born in 1976 in Managua, Nicaragua. He was an actor and producer, known for The Strain (2014), True Detective (2014) and Land of the Dead (2005). He died on December 9, 2022 in Toronto, Canada.

Land of the Dead (2005) "Pillsbury"

6. Asia Argento

Actress | Land of the Dead

Asia Argento was born in Rome, Italy, into a family of actors and filmmakers, both occupations which she has herself pursued. She made her debut when she was only nine years old in Sergio Citti's Sogni e bisogni (1985). In 1988 she had the leading role in Cristina Comencini's first film, Zoo (1988)...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Slack"

7. Dario Argento

Writer | Profondo rosso

Dario Argento was born on September 7, 1940, in Rome, Italy, the first-born son of famed Italian producer Salvatore Argento and Brazilian fashion model Elda Luxardo. Argento recalls getting his ideas for filmmaking from his close-knit family from Italian folk tales told by his parents and other ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) *Film Editing by (recut version) (uncredited) /Music by with Goblin (as The Goblins) /script consultant*

8. Simon Baker

Actor | Margin Call

Simon Baker was first recognized in 1992, when he received Australia's prestigious Logie award for Most Popular New Talent. Upon relocating to Los Angeles with his family, Baker was immediately cast in the Academy Award winning film L.A. Confidential (1997).

Land of the Dead (2005) "Riley Denbo"

9. Boyd Banks

Actor | Dawn of the Dead

Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Boyd Banks started his entertainment career at 17, when he won a contest for Best Stand Up Comedian in Edmonton, Alberta. After spending several years doing comedy in Vancouver, British Columbia, Banks moved to Toronto, where he began acting. Boyd's first roles were...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Butcher"

10. Jennifer Baxter

Actress | Land of the Dead

Jennifer Baxter was born in 1976 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress and writer, known for Land of the Dead (2005), Frequency (2000) and Dark Water (2005). She has been married to Mike Beaver since December 20, 2002.

Land of the Dead (2005) "Number 9"

11. Howard Berger

Make_up_department | Lone Survivor

Howard Berger was born in Los Angeles, CA. Howard was raised on monster films and knew at an early age someone made those monster for the movies and began figuring it out at age 8 when he was introduced to Famous Monster of Filmland Magazine. His parents were very supportive and indulged his ...

Day of the Dead (1985) Spinaround Cave Zombie Shot by John (uncredited)

12. Matt Birman

Stunts | The Expanse

Matt Birman is an actor, director, stunt coordinator and writer. He has happily been in the show biz trenches since 1977 and has enjoyed making movies and television in all of his capacities in 10 countries around the world. He is a winner of the Actra community Lifetime Achievement award in stunts...

Land of the Dead (2005) Kaufman's Security Guard

13. Joanne Boland

Actress | Land of the Dead

Joanne attended York University and also the Randolph Academy for performing arts. Her first role on film was in "The Mitchell Brothers" directed by Emilio Esteves, from there she went on to various film and television projects. She lives in Canada with her husband Dylan Trowbridge . She also plays...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Pretty Boy"

14. Devon Bostick

Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Devon Bostick was born on November 13, 1991 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010), Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012) and Okja (2017).

Land of the Dead (2005) "Brian"

15. Craig Braginsky

Music_department | The Crow

Craig Braginsky was born on May 14, 1967 in Guilford, Connecticut, USA. He is an actor, known for The Crow (1994), The Box (2009) and The Number 23 (2007). He was previously married to Cris Braginsky and Amber Winchester.

Land of the Dead (2005) Zombie (uncredited)

16. Krista Bridges

Actress | Narc

Krista Bridges was born on November 4, 1968 in Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Narc (2002) and Heroes Reborn (2015).

Land of the Dead (2005) "Motown"

17. Adolph Caesar

Actor | The Color Purple

Born in the Harlem section of New York City, joined the Navy, then studied drama at New York University; was an announcer for then joined the Negro Ensemble Co. in 1970 for such productions as "The River Niger", "Square Root of the Soul" and "The Brownsville Raid"; worked with repertory groups such...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (voice) (uncredited)

18. Lori Cardille

Actress | Day of the Dead

Lori Cardille was born on July 15, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Day of the Dead (1985), The Last Call (2019) and The Edge of Night (1956).

Day of the Dead (1985) "Sarah"

19. Shane Cardwell

Stunts | Captain America: Civil War

Shane Cardwell is known for Captain America: Civil War (2016), Furious 6 (2013) and RoboCop (2014).

Land of the Dead (2005) Fence Fry Zombie

20. Eugene Clark

Actor | Land of the Dead

Eugene Clark Brings Multiple Talents

Eugene Clark brings a career in theatre, television and film that is fascinating and diverse. A veteran of more than 100 television productions and 15 feature films, he won a Gemini Award (Canadian Emmy) for Best Supporting Actor in a Dramatic Series for his work...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Big Daddy"

21. Richard Clarkin

Actor | Goon

Richard Clarkin was born in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. He is a graduate of The National Theater School of Canada. Even though he is busy in TV he still continues to act in many theater productions across Canada. Richard is also an ensemble member of The Company Theater of Toronto. His theater credits...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Steele"

22. Rick Cordeiro

Actor | Blood Riders: The Devil Rides with Us

Rick Cordeiro was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on August 14th, 1968 and moved to Toronto on Boxing Day, December 26th, 2008 to pursue a full-time acting career.

Rick has appeared in over 250+ productions including film, TV, commercials, music videos, web series and public events and has well ...

Land of the Dead (2005) Zombie Victim (uncredited)

23. Michael Felsher

Diary of the Dead

Michael Felsher was born on May 24, 1973 in Fullerton, California, USA. He is a producer and editor, known for Diary of the Dead (2007), Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007) and The Nightmare Isn't Over: The Making of Halloween II (2012).

Land of the Dead (2005) AutoMania Zombie (uncredited)

24. Phil Fondacaro

Actor | The Black Cauldron

Phil Fondacaro started his career in 1981 when a casting call went out for "little people" for the feature film Under the Rainbow (1981). This was the beginning of a career that is still going strong to this day. From that time he has worked in every genre. including drama, comedy, horror and ...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Chihuahua"

25. Ken Foree

Actor | Dawn of the Dead

Large, likable, and muscular actor Ken Foree was born as Kentotis Alvin Foree on February 29, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Foree attended Loyola University in Chicago and studied acting at Michael Shulman's Performing Gallery in New York City. He began his career in off-Broadway theater and ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) "Peter"

26. Jasmin Geljo

Actor | Assault on Precinct 13

Jasmin Geljo was born on September 18, 1959 in Sarajevo. He is an actor and director, known for Assault on Precinct 13 (2005), Cube Zero (2004) and The Sentinel (2006).

Land of the Dead (2005) Tambourine Man

27. Debra Gordon

Actress | Sorority Row

Debra Gordon is known for Sorority Row (2009), Flashdance (1983) and Day of the Dead (1985).

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Dark Curly Haired Plaid Shirted Zombie in Bikers' Battle / Red Turtleneck Sweatered Zombie Grabbing at Peter's Legs (uncredited)

Day of the Dead (1985) Featured Zombie

28. John Harrison

Director | Dune

John Harrison began his career directing rock videos and working as 1st Asst. Director for famed horror director,George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead (1968)/Creepshow (1982)). Harrison wrote and directed multiple episodes of Romero's classic TV series,Tales from the Darkside (1983)m], before ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Screwdriver Zombie (uncredited)

Day of the Dead (1985) composer: original songs (uncredited) / lyricist: songs (uncredited) / music producer (uncredited) / musician: bass guitar & keyboards (uncredited) /music performer /first assistant director

29. S. William Hinzman

Actor | FleshEater

S. William Hinzman was born on October 24, 1936 in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and cinematographer, known for FleshEater (1988), Night of the Living Dead (1968) and The Crazies (1973). He was married to Bonnie Hinzman. He died on February 5, 2012 in South Beaver Township, ...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) Zombie (as Bill Heinzman) *assistant camera (uncredited)*

30. Dennis Hopper

Actor | Easy Rider

Multi-talented and unconventional actor/director regarded by many as one of the true "enfant terribles" of Hollywood who led an amazing cinematic career for more than five decades, Dennis Hopper was born on May 17, 1936, in Dodge City, Kansas. The young Hopper expressed interest in acting from a ...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Kaufman"

31. Sherman Howard

Actor | Day of the Dead

Sherman Howard was born on June 11, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Day of the Dead (1985), Seinfeld (1989) and The Stand (1994). He has been married to Donna Bullock since May 1988. They have one child. He was previously married to Jeanette Sherman.

Day of the Dead (1985) "Bub" (as Howard Sherman)

32. Peter Iasillo Jr.

Actor | Top Five

Peter Iasillo Jr. was born on March 27, 1953 in White Plains, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Top Five (2014), HellBilly 58 (2009) and Generation Um... (2012). He died on February 21, 2017 in Greenwich Hospital, Connecticut, USA.

Day of the Dead (1985) Elevator zombie (Tip O'Neil zombie) (uncredited)

33. Gary Jones

The Shawshank Redemption

Gary Anthony Hickerson-Jones was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 23 to Kathleen (Hickerson) and Daniel Jones. His mother was a government worker and highly involved in the community with children introducing them to church, sports, and the arts. She was responsible for Gary's appreciation for...

Day of the Dead (1985) Zombie with Yellow Apron (uncredited)

34. Robert Joy

Actor | Land of the Dead

Robert Joy was born on August 17, 1951 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for Land of the Dead (2005), The Hills Have Eyes (2006) and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007).

Land of the Dead (2005) "Charlie"

35. C. Courtney Joyner

Writer | Lurking Fear

C. Courtney Joyner is known for Lurking Fear (1994), From a Whisper to a Scream (1987) and Doctor Mordrid (1992).

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Zombie Wearing Eyeglasses (uncredited)

36. Sandy Kellerman

Actress | How to Marry a Mink

Sandy Kellerman is known for How to Marry a Mink (2009), Land of the Dead (2005) and Continuity Problems (2009).

Land of the Dead (2005) Kissing Woman

37. John Leguizamo

Actor | Moulin Rouge!

Fast-talking and feisty-looking John Leguizamo has continued to impress movie audiences with his versatility: he can play sensitive and naïve young men, such as Johnny in Hangin' with the Homeboys (1991); cold-blooded killers like Benny Blanco in Carlito's Way (1993); a heroic Army Green Beret, ...

Land of the Dead (2005) Cholo DeMora

38. Maxwell McCabe-Lokos

Actor | Max Payne

Maxwell McCabe-Lokos was born in 1978 in Toronto, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for Max Payne (2008), Lars and the Real Girl (2007) and The Husband (2013).

Land of the Dead (2005) "Mouse"

39. Ted Ludzik

Actor | Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road

Ted Ludzik was born on March 16, 1966 in Toronto, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for Interstate 60 (2002), Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) and Outlander (2008).

Land of the Dead (2005) Weapons Storage Guard

40. Gene Mack

Actor | Johnny Mnemonic

Gene Mack is known for Johnny Mnemonic (1995), Land of the Dead (2005) and In the Mouth of Madness (1994).

Land of the Dead (2005) "Knipp"

41. A.C. McDonald

Actor | Night of the Living Dead

A.C. McDonald was born on February 2, 1926 in Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Night of the Living Dead (1968) and The Crazies (1973). He was married to Eleanor Reinhehr. He died in March 1986 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, USA.

Night of the Living Dead (1968) Zombie / Posse Member

42. Jake McKinnon

Make_up_department | Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Jake McKinnon is known for Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), Transformers (2007) and Oblivion (2013).

Land of the Dead (2005) Hillside Zombie

43. John Migliore

Actor | Ouija Shark 2

John Migliore is an actor who has always loved horror movies most of all. He began his blood-soaked career by appearing as a zombie in numerous films, including George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead, and Zombie Apocalypse: Redemption. He expanded his career with roles in a number of classic ...

Land of the Dead (2005) Zombie (uncredited)

44. Jeff Monahan

Actor | Last Flag Flying

Jeff Monahan is known for Last Flag Flying (2017), Lone Star (1996) and Corpsing (2013).

Day of the Dead (1985) Featured Zombie (who pulls Steel's hat off) (uncredited)

45. Tony Nappo

Actor | Land of the Dead

Tony was born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York in 1991. He has appeared in numerous Hollywood films as well many independent films and over a hundred episodes of television. He Is also a regular fixture on Canadian stages. Tony ...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Foxy"

46. Christopher Allen Nelson

Make_up_department | Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Academy Award winner and 2 time Emmy winner Christopher Allen Nelson moved to Los Angeles at the age of 15. He has established himself as one of the top Special FX Make-up Artists and designers in the industry, after having worked for Rick Baker, Steve Johnson, KNB, Stan Winston, and many more over...

Land of the Dead (2005) Veteran Soldier

47. Greg Nicotero

Make_up_department | The Walking Dead

Gifted SFX and make-up wizard, who learned his trade under the watchful eye of SFX splatter guru Tom Savini. Nicotero and buddies, Howard Berger and Robert Kurtzman started KNB Efx Group in 1988 and the group has provided eye-popping & jaw dropping special effects for major Hollywood releases ...

Day of the Dead (1985) "Johnson" (as Gregory Nicotero) *assistant: Tom Savini (as Gregory Nicotero) *

Land of the Dead (2005) Bridgekeeper Zombie

48. Erica Olsen

Actress | Land of the Dead

Erica Olsen grew up in Hastings, Nebraska and after attending the University of Kansas moved to Los Angeles to pursue her television career. Erica is an Emmy-nominated On-air Host for CBS Television Stations and TV Host for CBS2/KCAL9. Her credits include hosting CBS Music Minute music series, ...

Land of the Dead (2005) Cheerleader Zombie

49. Simon Pegg

Actor | The World's End

English actor, writer, and comedian Simon Pegg was born Simon John Beckingham in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, to Gillian Rosemary (Smith), a civil servant, and John Henry Beckingham, a jazz musician. His parents divorced when he was seven. He later took his stepfather's surname "Pegg." He was ...

Land of the Dead (2005) Photo Booth Zombie

50. Judith O'Dea

Actress | Night of the Living Dead

Judith O'Dea is an American actress. She is best known for the 1968 George A. Romero film Night of the Living Dead.

In the 1980s she put her acting career aside to found her coaching company O'Dea Communications and raise her family.

She reappeared again as an actress on 2003 in the horror film ...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) "Barbara"

51. Jim O'Rear

Actor | Fat Chance

Jim O'Rear has been involved in the entertainment industry for over thirty years, beginning his career on tour as The Youngest Professional Magician and quickly transitioning into the world of film and television. Trained in New York at The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts, Jim has worked steadily...

Day of the Dead (1985) Attacking Zombie (uncredited)

52. Peter Outerbridge

Actor | Lucky Number Slevin

Outerbridge, together with two older sisters and two older brothers, grew up in Toronto, Ontario. While his father practiced law, his mother studied piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music. He comes from a family of artists, as his uncle (though not by blood) was opera singer Jon Vickers, and his ...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Styles"

53. Jeff Paul

Actor | Dorian Blues

Jeff Paul is known for Dorian Blues (2004), Sole Proprietor (2016) and Knightriders (1981).

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Biker Who Shoots Flyboy (uncredited)

54. Bryan Renfro

Stunts | American Psycho

Bryan Renfro is known for American Psycho (2000), The Incredible Hulk (2008) and The Next Three Days (2010).

Land of the Dead (2005) Number 9's Victim (as Brian Renfro)

55. Scott H. Reiniger

Actor | Dawn of the Dead

Scott H. Reiniger, born in New York City, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Arts majoring in Acting/Directing at Rollins College in Florida. Following graduation from college. Reiniger went back to New York to train professionally at The American Stanislavsky Theatre for three years and ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) "Roger"

56. Shawn Roberts

Actor | X-Men

The year 1994 marked the beginning of the career for Canadian actor Shawn Roberts. Born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada on April 2, Shawn lucked upon a life-changing break while he was portraying the part of the Wolf in a school play version of Little Red Riding Hood. Award-winning screenwriter ...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Mike"

57. Chris Roe

Producer | Cemetery Tales: A Tale of Two Sisters

Manager, writer, award winning producer & director, Chris Roe entered the entertainment business in 1996, after starting his own talent management agency, Chris Roe Management. Since then, his company has become well very respected in the entertainment industry, managing such clients as directors ...

Land of the Dead (2005) Sweater Zombie (uncredited)

58. Sasha Roiz

Actor | The Day After Tomorrow

Raised in Montreal, Canada, Roiz trained theatrically at the Guildford School of Acting (UK). Upon returning to Montreal, he began to work consistently in theatre, earning a nomination for his performance at the "Masques Awards" (Quebec's Theatre Awards).

Roiz's introduction to feature films was in ...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Manolete"

59. George A. Romero

Writer | Land of the Dead

George A. Romero never set out to become a Hollywood figure; by all indications, though, he was very successful. The director of the groundbreaking "Living Dead" films was born February 4, 1940 ,in New York City to Ann (Dvorsky) and Jorge Romero. His father was born in Spain and raised in Cuba, and...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) Washington Reporter (uncredited) *also Director/writer/screenplay/Cinematography(uncredited)/Film Editing(uncredited)

Dawn of the Dead (1978) TV Director / Nick - Biker in Santa Claus Suit (uncredited) *director/writer*

Day of the Dead (1985) Zombie with Scarf (uncredited) *director/writer*

Land of the Dead (2005) Puppeteer (voice) (uncredited) *also Director & writer*

60. Gaylen Ross

Director | Killing Kasztner

Gaylen Ross was born as Gail Rosenblum in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was managing editor of the poetry journal, "Antaeus" and Ecco Press from 1975 to 1977. Ross was an actress for brief 4 years only, making an impressive film debut as the heroine "Francine" in George Romero's outstanding Dawn of ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) "Francine"

61. Kevin Rushton

Actor | X-Men

Kevin Rushton is known for X-Men (2000), Repo Men (2010) and The Incredible Hulk (2008).

Land of the Dead (2005) Arena Fight Zombie

62. Christopher Russell

Actor | Land of the Dead

Christopher Russell was born on January 8, 1983 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Land of the Dead (2005), Day of the Dead (2021) and Star Trek: Discovery (2017).

Land of the Dead (2005) "Barrett"

63. John A. Russo

Writer | Night of the Living Dead

With twenty books published internationally and nineteen feature movies in worldwide distribution, John Russo has been called a "living legend." He began by co-authoring the screenplay for Night of the Living Dead, which has become recognized as a "horror classic."

His three books on the art and ...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) Washington Military Reporter (uncredited) *writer/screenplay*

64. Tom Savini

Actor | From Dusk Till Dawn

Actor/SFX wizard/stuntman/director Tom Savini was born in Pittsburgh. Inspired by the film Man of a Thousand Faces (1957), a young Savini became fascinated with the magic and illusion of film. He spent his youth in his room creating characters by tirelessly practicing make-up. Later, as a combat ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) "Blade/Machete", Motorcycle Raider *also makeup & cosmetic special effects* *stunt double: Jeannie Jefferies (uncredited) / stunt double: Larry Vaira (uncredited) / Stuntman*

Day of the Dead (1985) *special makeup effects*

Land of the Dead (2005) Blade/Machete Zombie

65. David Sparrow

Actor | Serendipity

David Sparrow is a Canadian actor, born in Solihull, Warwickshire, UK, on March 4, 1962. Launching his professional career in 1989 with the Second City National Touring Company out of Toronto, his own comedy troupe soon followed. The Random Few toured across Canada and appeared on TV and Radio. ...

Land of the Dead (2005) Arena Policeman

66. Alan Van Sprang

Actor | Immortals

Alan Van Sprang was born on June 19, 1971 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Immortals (2011), Diary of the Dead (2007) and Narc (2002).

Land of the Dead (2005) "Brubaker"

67. Taso N. Stavrakis

Stunts | Day of the Dead

Taso N. Stavrakis was born on July 12, 1957. He is an actor, known for Day of the Dead (1985), The Mask of Zorro (1998) and Dawn of the Dead (1978).

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Motorcycle Raider *also stunt double: Nancy Friedman (uncredited) /Stuntman*

Day of the Dead (1985) "Torrez" *stunt coordinator*

68. David Stinson

Stunts | 16 Blocks

David Stinson is known for 16 Blocks (2006), Shoot 'Em Up (2007) and Land of the Dead (2005).

Land of the Dead (2005) Young Man (uncredited)

69. Jonathan Walker

Actor | Shooter

Jonathan grew up in England but now makes his home in Canada. Made his acting debut in school plays directed by Jenny Bale (Christian Bale's mother). He began his professional career after completing military service as an officer in the Canadian Infantry. He is a screenwriter as well as an actor.

Land of the Dead (2005) "Cliff Woods"

70. Jeff Teravainen

Actor | Dark Matter

Toronto-based Jeff was born and raised in a small Canadian town. After years of being the lead singer/bassist in The Life, an award-winning band, he got the acting bug. He began slowly building his career on camera while his voice career exploded. In 2006 he was the Voice of the Olympics for Canada...

Land of the Dead (2005) Kaufman's Guard #2 (uncredited)

71. Mark Tierno

Actor | Unsinkable

Mark Tierno is known for Unsinkable (2024), Alto Knights (2024) and A Fancy Piece of Homicide (2017).

Day of the Dead (1985) Featured Zombie

72. Michael J. Tomaso

Day of the Dead

Michael J. Tomaso started out in the film business shortly after graduating from Port Charlotte High School in 1984 in Charlotte County, Florida. Later that year, he was then hired by George A. Romero to play the role of the 'football player' zombie in his last 'living dead' movie in the Night of ...

Day of the Dead (1985) Zombie-Football Player - Florida (uncredited)

73. Eric Vespe

Writer | Everbrook

Eric Vespe is known for Everbrook, No Way Out (2011) and Blind (2004).

Land of the Dead (2005) Zombie (uncredited)

74. Jonathan Whittaker

Actor | Orphan Black: Echoes

Recent releases coming include season one of Orphan Black - Echoes, Walking Supply and Eclectic Christmas. Other appearances include Star Trek - Discovery, two seasons of The Expanse and the web series Deep Six. Past credits include Robert McNamara, U.S. Secretary of State in the Kennedys and The ...

Land of the Dead (2005) "Sutherland"

75. Edgar Wright

Director | Shaun of the Dead

Edgar Howard Wright (born 18 April 1974) is an English director, screenwriter, producer, and actor. He is best known for his comedic Three Flavours Cornetto film trilogy consisting of Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013), made with recurrent collaborators Simon Pegg...

Land of the Dead (2005) Photo Booth Zombie

76. John Amplas

Actor | Creepshow

Capable and likable baby-faced actor John Amplas was born on June 23, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Amplas was outstanding as a troubled and disturbed teenager who thinks he's a vampire in George Romero's fantastic horror winner "Martin." John has appeared in several other pictures for Romero: ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) 2nd Guy on Roof (uncredited) *Also Casting/Second assistant makeup artist (uncredited)*

Day of the Dead (1985) "Fisher"

77. James A. Baffico

Actor | Dawn of the Dead

James A. Baffico was born on January 1, 1942. He is a producer and director, known for Dawn of the Dead (1978), All My Children (1970) and Silver Bullet (1985). He is married to Joey Baffico.

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Wooley (as Jim Baffico)

78. Bill Cardille

Actor | Night of the Living Dead

Bill Cardille is a native of Sharon Pennsylvania. "Chilly Billy" as he is affectionately known, started his broadcast career in 1952 in Erie, PA at WICV Channel 12. He later made Pittsburgh his home in 1957 signing on WIIC Channel 11 (now known as WPXI) and starred as the host for several ...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) Field Reporter (as Bill 'Chilly Billy' Cardille)

Day of the Dead (1985) Elevator Zombie (uncredited)

79. Mike Christopher

Actor | Dawn of the Dead

Mike Christopher is best known for his character, the "Hare Krishna Zombie" in the 1978 George Romero classic "Dawn of the Dead." Following the release of "Dawn" he moved to Los Angeles to perform laser light shows for Laserium and Laser Media, Tangerine Dream and New Kids on the Block. Heavily ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Hare Krishna Zombie

80. Jarlath Conroy

Actor | True Grit

Jarlath Conroy was born on September 30, 1944 in Galway, Ireland. He is an actor, known for True Grit (2010), Day of the Dead (1985) and Stay (2005).

Day of the Dead (1985) "McDermott"

81. Anthony Dileo Jr.

Actor | Day of the Dead

Anthony Dileo Jr. is known for Day of the Dead (1985), Night of the Living Dead (1990) and Passed Away (1992).

Day of the Dead (1985) "Miguel" (as Antonè DiLeo)

82. Marilyn Eastman

Actress | Night of the Living Dead

Marilyn Eastman was born in Iowa and later moved to Pittsburgh where her career with Karl Hardman ("Night" co-star and long-time colleague and companion) took off. She was a regular on several local radio shows that achieved much success, and later she and Karl formed Hardman/Eastman, Inc. They ...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) "Helen Cooper"

83. David Emge

Actor | Dawn of the Dead

David Emge was born in 1946 in Evansville, Indiana. Emge studied drama at the University of Evansville and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While attending college David got drafted and served in the army during the Vietnam war. He began his acting career on stage at the Pittsburgh ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) "Stephen"

84. Christine Forrest

Actress | Monkey Shines

Christine Forrest is known for Monkey Shines (1988), Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Creepshow (1982). She was previously married to George A. Romero.

Dawn of the Dead (1978) TV Producer / Elf Zombie / Voice of Monroeville Mall Announcer (uncredited) *also assistant director*

Day of the Dead (1985) *Casting By (as Christine Forrest Romero)*

85. Karl Hardman

Actor | Night of the Living Dead

Karl Hardman was an American actor and film producer.

He is best known for the 1968 George A. Romero film Night of the Living Dead.

Hardman was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before joining the movie world, he was a radio reporter. His last appearance on the big screen dates back to 1996 in the ...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) "Harry Cooper" *also Producer*

86. Jese Del Gre

Actor | Dawn of the Dead

Jese Del Gre was a real life priest that George A. Romero found in the YMCA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He got the part for the role of The Old Priest in the Projects Apartment scene in the basement in Dawn of the Dead (1978) because he only had one leg in real life.

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Old Priest

87. Duane Jones

Actor | Night of the Living Dead

Cult figure who will forever be remembered as Ben, the resourceful, yet ill-fated hero of George A. Romero's low-budget zombie film Night of the Living Dead (1968). Jones was a former English professor who directed at the Maguire Theater at the Old Westbury campus of New York State University, and ...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) "Ben"

88. Gary Howard Klar

Actor | Day of the Dead

Gary Howard Klar was born on March 24, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. He was an actor, known for Day of the Dead (1985), Big (1988) and Hackers (1995). He died on December 31, 2020.

Day of the Dead (1985) "Steel" (as G. Howard Klar)

89. George Kosana

Actor | Night of the Living Dead

George Kosana hails from Clairton, Pennsylvania to parents Stephen and Elizabeth. He has one older brother, also named Stephen. Though he has not married, he has living family throughout the country; three nieces, Lise (Prestine), Deborah (Kosana), and Kimberly (Bednarek). He has two great-nieces, ...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) "Sheriff McClelland" *production manager*

90. Richard Liberty

Actor | Day of the Dead

Richard Liberty was born on March 3, 1932 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Day of the Dead (1985), Flight of the Navigator (1986) and The Final Countdown (1980). He died on October 2, 2000 in Dania, Florida, USA.

Day of the Dead (1985) "Logan"

91. Ralph Marrero

Actor | Day of the Dead

Ralph Marrero was born on August 21, 1959 in New York, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Day of the Dead (1985), Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) and The Babe (1992). He died on November 16, 1991 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Day of the Dead (1985) "Rickles"

92. Joseph Pilato

Actor | Day of the Dead

Born in the Italian section of East Boston to a hardworking Italian family (his father was professional trombonist with the Les Brown Orchestra), Pilato admits that his flair for performing was discovered quite by accident, when he became an alter boy. Still, it wasn't until his college years that ...

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Officer at Police Dock (as Joe Pilato) *Also second assistant makeup artist (uncredited)*

Day of the Dead (1985) "Rhodes" (as Joe Pilato)

93. Judith Ridley

Actress | Night of the Living Dead

Judith Ridley was born on September 15, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress, known for Night of the Living Dead (1968) and The Affair (1971).

Night of the Living Dead (1968) "Judy"

94. Kyra Schon

Actress | Night of the Living Dead

Kyra Schon has the distinction of having portrayed Karen Cooper, the trowel-wielding zombie kid in George Romero's original "Night of the Living Dead." She currently keeps her artistic skills honed by teaching art, creating handmade sterling silver and bronze jewelry and designing whimsical ...

Night of the Living Dead (1968) "Karen Cooper"

95. Russell Streiner

Producer | Night of the Living Dead

Russsell Streiner was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is still his hometown. He has three children who live nearby. He continues to work in the film business as an independent producer, director and filmmaking instructor at John A. Russo's Movie Academy in Pittsburgh. Although Night of the ...

"Johnny" (uncredited) *also Producer*

96. Keith Wayne

Actor | Night of the Living Dead

Keith Wayne was born on January 16, 1945 in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Night of the Living Dead (1968). He died on September 9, 1995 in Cary, North Carolina, USA.

Night of the Living Dead (1968) "Tom"