George Kosana, a native of Clairton, Pennsylvania, was born to parents Stephen and Elizabeth, who instilled in him the values of a loving family. He is the younger sibling of an older brother, also named Stephen, with whom he shares a strong bond. Despite not being married, George has a large and loving family spread across the country, comprising three nieces, Lise Prestine, Deborah Kosana, and Kimberly Bednarek, who bring immense joy to his life. Furthermore, he has two great-nieces, Katherine Prestine and Anna Bednarek, and one great-nephew, Robert Bednarek, who are the light of his eyes.
However, George's most iconic and enduring role was that of Sheriff McClelland in the 1968 original film, Night of the Living Dead, directed by the renowned George A. Romero. This groundbreaking film cemented George's place in the annals of horror cinema and continues to be celebrated and revered by fans around the world.