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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.
Gaylen Ross is an American director, writer, and actress who transitioned from a cult horror acting career in the late 1970s and 1980s to becoming a highly regarded documentary filmmaker.
She is recognized for her role as Francine Parker in George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead and for directing critically praised documentary features such as Killing Kasztner, Ximei, and Beijing Spring.
Before her directorial success, she worked as a managing editor for Antaeus and Ecco Press, later gaining screen recognition for roles in horror films like Creepshow and Madman.