Greg Nicotero

Greg Nicotero

Known for: Costume & Make-Up
Biography: 1963-03-15 (61 years old)

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Biography

Gregory “Greg” Nicotero (born March 15, 1963) is an American special make-up effects creator, and television producer and director. His first major job in special effects makeup was on the George A. Romero film “Day of the Dead” (1985), under the tutelage of Romero and make-up effects veteran Tom Savini.

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Filmography

all 168

Movies 147

self 59

TV Shows 21

Director 9

Producer 8

Horror Film Expert
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide (2024)

Movie
Executive Producer / Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024)

TV
1
Executive Producer / Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023)

TV
Self
King on Screen

King on Screen (2023)

Movie
Consulting Producer
The Walking Dead: Dead City

The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023)

TV
9
Attack of the Doc!

Attack of the Doc! (2023)

Movie
Self - Executive Producer & Director, Creepshow
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022)

TV
Casting Producer
Tales of the Walking Dead

Tales of the Walking Dead (2022)

TV
Self
Show Me More

Show Me More (2021)

TV
Special Effects Supervisor
Mare of Easttown

Mare of Easttown (2021)

TV
10
Director
A Creepshow Holiday Special

A Creepshow Holiday Special (2020)

Movie
Self
Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny (2020)

Movie
Director
A Creepshow Animated Special

A Creepshow Animated Special (2020)

Movie
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)

Movie
Consulting Producer
The Walking Dead: World Beyond

The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020)

TV
6.6
Himself
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables (2020)

Movie
Creator / Executive Producer / Director / Writer / Teleplay / Story
Creepshow

Creepshow (2019)

TV
5.94
Makeup Effects Designer
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)

Movie
6.47
Self
In Search of Darkness

In Search of Darkness (2019)

Movie
Self
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs (2019)

TV
Hunter Puppeteer / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Captive State

Captive State (2019)

Movie
6
Himself
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019)

Movie
Self
Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)

TV
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (2018)

TV
Self
The Walking Dead: The Journey So Far

The Walking Dead: The Journey So Far (2016)

Movie
9.25
himself
Long Live the King

Long Live the King (2016)

Movie
Self
Geeking Out

Geeking Out (2016)

TV
Self
All in with Cam Newton

All in with Cam Newton (2016)

TV
Self
Ride with Norman Reedus

Ride with Norman Reedus (2016)

TV
Self
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned

It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned (2016)

Movie
Himself
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex (2015)

Movie
Self
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness

Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness (2015)

Movie
Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)

Movie
Self
Fanarchy

Fanarchy (2015)

Movie
Executive Producer
Fear the Walking Dead

Fear the Walking Dead (2015)

TV
5
Himself
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines (2014)

Movie
Director
Galyntine

Galyntine (2014)

Movie
Self
Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead (2014)

Movie
4
Makeup Effects
Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor (2013)

Movie
5.95
Himself
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead

The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead (2013)

Movie
Self - Effects Supervisor
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)

Movie
Makeup Effects
The Green Inferno

The Green Inferno (2013)

Movie
5
Makeup Effects
Django Unchained

Django Unchained (2012)

Movie
7.57
Self
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking (2012)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Man with the Iron Fists

The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)

Movie
6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths (2012)

Movie
8
Self
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger (2012)

Movie
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects / Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
The Grey

The Grey (2012)

Movie
5.7
Self
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder

Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder (2011)

Movie
Self
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2

Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2 (2011)

Movie
Self
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory (2011)

Movie
Self / Self - Guest / Self - Co-Executive Producer
Talking Dead

Talking Dead (2011)

TV
6
Director
The Walking Dead - Webisodes

The Walking Dead - Webisodes (2011)

TV
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011)

Movie
5.2
Makeup Effects Designer
Fright Night

Fright Night (2011)

Movie
6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Paul

Paul (2011)

Movie
7.09
Makeup Effects / Walker (uncredited) / Special Effects Makeup Artist / Director / Consulting Producer / Executive Producer / Co-Executive Producer
The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead (2010)

TV
7.01
Makeup Effects Designer
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010)

Movie
8
Director
The United Monster Talent Agency

The United Monster Talent Agency (2010)

Movie
Boat Captain
Piranha 3D

Piranha 3D (2010)

Movie
Self
The Making of The Walking Dead

The Making of The Walking Dead (2010)

Movie
6.53
Self
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010)

Movie
Makeup Effects
Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness (2010)

Movie
3.67
Makeup Effects
The Book of Eli

The Book of Eli (2010)

Movie
6.4
Makeup Effects
The Final Destination

The Final Destination (2009)

Movie
6.13
Gestapo Major (uncredited) / Makeup Effects
Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Movie
6.99
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell (2009)

Movie
6.64
Self
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws' (2009)

Movie
Self
Monsterland

Monsterland (2009)

Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
The Last House on the Left

The Last House on the Left (2009)

Movie
5.7
Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)

Movie
Guy Playing Pool (uncredited) / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mirrors

Mirrors (2008)

Movie
5.4
Self
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)

Movie
Makeup Effects Guy #3
Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust

Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008)

Movie
3.88
Self
The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35

The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35 (2008)

Movie
Self
The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist

The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist (2008)

Movie
Self
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'

Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist' (2008)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'

When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008)

Movie
Self
Zombiemania

Zombiemania (2008)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters (2007)

Movie
Himself
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead

One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead (2007)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist / Second Unit Director
The Mist

The Mist (2007)

Movie
5.38
Himself
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (2007)

TV
Self
Bloodsucking Cinema

Bloodsucking Cinema (2007)

Movie
Special Effects
Wretched

Wretched (2007)

Movie
Zombie Surgeon
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead (2007)

Movie
5.8
Special Effects / Makeup Effects Designer
Death Proof

Death Proof (2007)

Movie
6.17
Special Effects
Planet Terror

Planet Terror (2007)

Movie
6.5
Special Effects Supervisor
The Reaping

The Reaping (2007)

Movie
8
Makeup Designer
The Hitcher

The Hitcher (2007)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Valerie on the Stairs

Valerie on the Stairs (2006)

Movie
Makeup Effects
Family

Family (2006)

Movie
Self
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)

Movie
Makeup Effects
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)

Movie
4
Self
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)

Movie
Stoner Dude Michael
Cemetery Gates

Cemetery Gates (2006)

Movie
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Desperation

Desperation (2006)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Chocolate

Chocolate (2006)

Movie
Self
Working with a Master: John Carpenter

Working with a Master: John Carpenter (2006)

Movie
Cyst / Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Hills Have Eyes

The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

Movie
8.25
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dance of the Dead

Dance of the Dead (2005)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dreams in the Witch House

Dreams in the Witch House (2005)

Movie
5
Self
Fangoria: Blood Drive II

Fangoria: Blood Drive II (2005)

Movie
Greg Nicotero
Becoming a Werewolf

Becoming a Werewolf (2005)

Movie
Bridgekeeper Zombie
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead (2005)

Movie
5.79
Makeup Effects
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)

Movie
6.5
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005)

Movie
5.22
Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited) / Makeup Effects Designer
Cursed

Cursed (2005)

Movie
4.75
Self
Monsterama

Monsterama (2004)

TV
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet (2004)

Movie
3.5
Self
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies (2004)

Movie
Self - Special Make-Up Effects Supervisor
The Good, the Bad & the Bloody: Inside KNB EFX

The Good, the Bad & the Bloody: Inside KNB EFX (2004)

Movie
Makeup Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

Movie
7.28
Self
The Many Days of Day of the Dead

The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003)

Movie
Makeup Artist
The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction (2002)

Movie
10
Self - KNB Effects
Pulp Fiction: The Facts

Pulp Fiction: The Facts (2002)

Movie
Makeup Supervisor
Vanilla Sky

Vanilla Sky (2001)

Movie
6.64
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Thir13en Ghosts

Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

Movie
6.57
Makeup Effects
Ghosts of Mars

Ghosts of Mars (2001)

Movie
4.89
Makeup Effects
Spy Kids

Spy Kids (2001)

Movie
5.51
Creature Technical Director
Crocodile

Crocodile (2000)

Movie
Makeup Effects
Unbreakable

Unbreakable (2000)

Movie
6.59
Self
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000)

Movie
Makeup Effects
Mission to Mars

Mission to Mars (2000)

Movie
7.67
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (1999)

Movie
5.14
Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
House on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill (1999)

Movie
6.19
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money

From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999)

Movie
5.4
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Black Cat Run

Black Cat Run (1998)

Movie
Self
Full Tilt Boogie

Full Tilt Boogie (1998)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights (1997)

Movie
5.43
Makeup Effects Designer
Wishmaster

Wishmaster (1997)

Movie
4.91
Makeup Effects
The Night Flier

The Night Flier (1997)

Movie
4.71
Sex Machine's Buddy / Stunts
From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

Movie
6.18
Prosthetics
Never Talk to Strangers

Never Talk to Strangers (1995)

Movie
4
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Lord of Illusions

Lord of Illusions (1995)

Movie
5.46
Makeup Effects
Darkman II: The Return of Durant

Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995)

Movie
5
Makeup Supervisor
Galaxis

Galaxis (1995)

Movie
Elevator Punk
The Demolitionist

The Demolitionist (1995)

Movie
Makeup Effects
Citizen X

Citizen X (1995)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cyborg 2

Cyborg 2 (1993)

Movie
5.53
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ticks

Ticks (1993)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Skinner

Skinner (1993)

Movie
Man with Dog / Makeup Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Body Bags

Body Bags (1993)

Movie
6
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence

Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1993)

Movie
5.34
Makeup Artist
Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness (1992)

Movie
5.72
Makeup Effects
Dr. Giggles

Dr. Giggles (1992)

Movie
5.6
Second Unit Director
The Nutt House

The Nutt House (1992)

Movie
6
Makeup Supervisor
The People Under the Stairs

The People Under the Stairs (1991)

Movie
6.67
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Children of the Night

Children of the Night (1991)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Misery

Misery (1990)

Movie
4.9
Makeup Effects
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)

Movie
5.7
Makeup Effects
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)

Movie
1
Guy In Gas Station / Special Effects Supervisor / Makeup Effects Designer / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

Movie
5.62
Self
Gorgon Video Magazine

Gorgon Video Magazine (1989)

Movie
Visual Effects Supervisor
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989)

Movie
5.43
Special Effects
The Horror Show

The Horror Show (1989)

Movie
4.48
Townie in Car / Special Effects Makeup Artist
Intruder

Intruder (1989)

Movie
Creature Effects Technical Director
DeepStar Six

DeepStar Six (1989)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines (1988)

Movie
5
Makeup Effects
Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2 (1987)

Movie
5.59
The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited) / Makeup Effects
Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II (1987)

Movie
6.44
Special Effects
From Beyond

From Beyond (1986)

Movie
4.33
Extra (uncredited)
Night of the Creeps

Night of the Creeps (1986)

Movie
6.6
Self
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986)

Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Invasion U.S.A.

Invasion U.S.A. (1985)

Movie
Johnson
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (1985)

Movie
5.44
Makeup Effects Designer
Lullaby

Lullaby

Movie
Self
Not Your Average Joe

Not Your Average Joe

Movie

Ratings

Average 6.16
Based on 14.1 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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Information

Known For
Costume & Make-Up

Gender
Male

Birthday
1963-03-15 (61 years old)

Birth Place
Pittsburgh, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Greg Nicatero, Greg Nickotero, Greg Nicotera, Gregory Nicotero

Awards
Emmy Award, The George Pal Memorial Award


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