Gaylen Ross
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 15, 1950, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Movies
- 17
Gaylen Ross (born August 15, 1950) is an American director, writer, producer and actress, best known for playing Francine Parker in the 1978 horror film Dawn of the Dead and also noted for directing the 2008 documentary Killing Kasztner.
Upcoming Gaylen Ross Movies
Sapiro vs. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford
2026
October 25, 2026
Best-Known Movies
7.5
Dawn of the Dead
1978
6.9
Creepshow
1982
5.0
Madman
1981
5.6
Queens of the Dead
2025
8.2
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004
7.7
Beijing Spring
2021
8.0
Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman
2003
5.0
Caris' Peace
2011
8.0
Dealers Among Dealers
1995
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025
Filmography
| 2025 | Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies | Self (archive footage) |
| 2025 | Queens of the Dead | Stern Doctor |
| 2004 | The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead | Herself |
| 1982 | Creepshow | Becky Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over") |
| 1981 | Madman | Betsy |
| 1978 | Dawn of the Dead | Francine "Fran" Parker |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2026 | Sapiro vs. Ford: The Jew Who Sued Henry Ford | Director, Producer, Writer |
| 2021 | Beijing Spring | Writer, Director |
| 2019 | Ximei | Director, Producer, Writer |
| 2011 | Caris' Peace | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2008 | Killing Kasztner | Director, Writer |
| 2003 | Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman | Director, Producer |
| 1999 | To Russia for Love | Director |
| 1995 | Not Just Las Vegas | Director |
| 1995 | Dealers Among Dealers | Director |
| 1990 | Time For Art | Director |
| 1989 | Out of Solidarity | Director |
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