Greg Nicotero

Greg Nicotero

Born March 15, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (61 years old)
Known For Costume & Make-Up
Popularity 0.8
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.

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

Filmography

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
2025
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
Horror Film Expert
Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell
2024
Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell
Self
King on Screen
2023
King on Screen
Self
Attack of the Doc!
2023
Attack of the Doc!
Self
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
2022
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Self
The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead
2021
The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead
Self
Tales of the Uncanny
2020
Tales of the Uncanny
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Self
2020
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Himself
Dead Talk Live
2020
Dead Talk Live
Self - Guest
In Search of Darkness
2019
In Search of Darkness
Self
Captive State
2019
Captive State
Hunter Puppeteer
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
2019
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Self
Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
2018
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Self
Long Live the King
2016
Long Live the King
himself
Geeking Out
2016
Geeking Out
Self
Ride with Norman Reedus
2016
Ride with Norman Reedus
Self
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
2016
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
Self
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
2015
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Self
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
2015
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Self
Fanarchy
2015
Fanarchy
Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
2014
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
Himself
Doc of the Dead
2014
Doc of the Dead
Self
2013
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
Self
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Self
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
2013
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Self
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
2012
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Self
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
2011
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
Self
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
2011
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
Self
Nightmare Factory
2011
Nightmare Factory
Self
Talking Dead
2011
Talking Dead
Self
Talking Dead
2011
Talking Dead
Executive Producer
Talking Dead
2011
Talking Dead
Role not specified
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
2010
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
Self
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Walker (uncredited)
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Agatha’s Walker (uncredited)
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Dream Whisperer (uncredited)
Piranha 3D
2010
Piranha 3D
Boat Captain
The Making of The Walking Dead
2010
The Making of The Walking Dead
Self
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
2010
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Self
Inglourious Basterds
2009
Inglourious Basterds
Gestapo Major (uncredited)
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
2009
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Self
Monsterland
2009
Monsterland
Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
Mirrors
2008
Mirrors
Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
2008
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Self
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
2008
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
Makeup Effects Guy #3
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
2008
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
Self (archive footage)
2008
The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist
Self
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
2008
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
Self
2008
The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
Himself
Zombiemania
2008
Zombiemania
Himself - Makeup Artist
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
2007
One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
Self
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
2007
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
Himself
2007
Bloodsucking Cinema
Self
Diary of the Dead
2007
Diary of the Dead
Zombie Surgeon
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
2006
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Self
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
2006
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Self
Cemetery Gates
2006
Cemetery Gates
Stoner Dude Michael
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
2006
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Self
The Hills Have Eyes
2006
The Hills Have Eyes
Cyst
Becoming a Werewolf
2005
Becoming a Werewolf
Greg Nicotero
Land of the Dead
2005
Land of the Dead
Bridgekeeper Zombie
Cursed
2005
Cursed
Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
2004
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
Self
Comic Book: The Movie
2004
Comic Book: The Movie
Greg Nicotero
2003
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
Himself
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
2000
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
Self
House on Haunted Hill
1999
House on Haunted Hill
Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
Full Tilt Boogie
1998
Full Tilt Boogie
Self
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
From Dusk Till Dawn
Sex Machine's Buddy
The Demolitionist
1995
The Demolitionist
Elevator Punk
Body Bags
1993
Body Bags
Man with Dog
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Guy In Gas Station
Gorgon Video Magazine
1989
Gorgon Video Magazine
Self
Intruder
1989
Intruder
Townie in Car
Evil Dead II
1987
Evil Dead II
The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
Night of the Creeps
1986
Night of the Creeps
Extra (uncredited)
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
1986
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Himself
Day of the Dead
1985
Day of the Dead
Johnson
Not Your Average Joe
Not Your Average Joe
Self
Pulp Fiction: The Facts
Pulp Fiction: The Facts
Self - KNB Effects
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
Director
A Creepshow Holiday Special
2020
A Creepshow Holiday Special
Director
A Creepshow Animated Special
2020
A Creepshow Animated Special
Director
Creepshow
2019
Creepshow
Director
Galyntine
2014
Galyntine
Director
The Walking Dead - Webisodes
2011
The Walking Dead - Webisodes
Director
The Walking Dead: Torn Apart
2011
The Walking Dead: Torn Apart
Director
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Director
The United Monster Talent Agency
2010
The United Monster Talent Agency
Director
A Creepshow Holiday Special
2020
A Creepshow Holiday Special
Writer
Creepshow
2019
Creepshow
Story
Creepshow
2019
Creepshow
Writer
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Story
The United Monster Talent Agency
2010
The United Monster Talent Agency
Writer
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Executive Producer
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
Executive Producer
Creepshow
2019
Creepshow
Executive Producer
Fear the Walking Dead
2015
Fear the Walking Dead
Executive Producer
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Executive Producer
The United Monster Talent Agency
2010
The United Monster Talent Agency
Producer
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Walking Dead: Dead City
2023
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Consulting Producer
Tales of the Walking Dead
2022
Tales of the Walking Dead
Casting Producer
Mare of Easttown
2021
Mare of Easttown
Special Effects Supervisor
A Creepshow Animated Special
2020
A Creepshow Animated Special
Teleplay
The Walking Dead: World Beyond
2020
The Walking Dead: World Beyond
Consulting Producer
Creepshow
2019
Creepshow
Teleplay
Creepshow
2019
Creepshow
Creator
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
2019
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Makeup Effects Designer
Captive State
2019
Captive State
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Lone Survivor
2013
Lone Survivor
Makeup Effects
The Green Inferno
2013
The Green Inferno
Makeup Effects
Django Unchained
2012
Django Unchained
Makeup Effects
The Man with the Iron Fists
2012
The Man with the Iron Fists
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Seven Psychopaths
2012
Seven Psychopaths
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Grey
2012
The Grey
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
The Grey
2012
The Grey
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
The Walking Dead: Torn Apart
2011
The Walking Dead: Torn Apart
Creator
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
2011
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Fright Night
2011
Fright Night
Makeup Effects Designer
Paul
2011
Paul
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Makeup Effects
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Consulting Producer
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Co-Executive Producer
The Walking Dead
2010
The Walking Dead
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
2010
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
Makeup Effects Designer
Edge of Darkness
2010
Edge of Darkness
Makeup Effects
The Book of Eli
2010
The Book of Eli
Makeup Effects
The Final Destination
2009
The Final Destination
Makeup Effects
Inglourious Basterds
2009
Inglourious Basterds
Makeup Effects
Drag Me to Hell
2009
Drag Me to Hell
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Last House on the Left
2009
The Last House on the Left
Makeup Effects Designer
Mirrors
2008
Mirrors
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Great Debaters
2007
The Great Debaters
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Mist
2007
The Mist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Mist
2007
The Mist
Second Unit Director
2007
Wretched
Special Effects
Death Proof
2007
Death Proof
Special Effects
Death Proof
2007
Death Proof
Makeup Effects Designer
Planet Terror
2007
Planet Terror
Special Effects
The Reaping
2007
The Reaping
Special Effects Supervisor
The Hitcher
2007
The Hitcher
Makeup Designer
Valerie on the Stairs
2006
Valerie on the Stairs
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Déjà Vu
2006
Déjà Vu
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Family
2006
Family
Makeup Effects
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
2006
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Makeup Effects
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
2006
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Makeup Supervisor
Desperation
2006
Desperation
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Desperation
2006
Desperation
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Chocolate
2006
Chocolate
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Hills Have Eyes
2006
The Hills Have Eyes
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Jenifer
2005
Jenifer
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dance of the Dead
2005
Dance of the Dead
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dreams in the Witch House
2005
Dreams in the Witch House
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
2005
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Makeup Effects
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
2005
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cursed
2005
Cursed
Makeup Effects Designer
Riding the Bullet
2004
Riding the Bullet
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
2004
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
Special Effects
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
2004
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed
2004
Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed
Special Effects
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Makeup Effects
The Rules of Attraction
2002
The Rules of Attraction
Makeup Artist
Bubba Ho-tep
2002
Bubba Ho-tep
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Vanilla Sky
2001
Vanilla Sky
Makeup Supervisor
Thir13en Ghosts
2001
Thir13en Ghosts
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ghosts of Mars
2001
Ghosts of Mars
Makeup Effects
Ghosts of Mars
2001
Ghosts of Mars
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Spy Kids
2001
Spy Kids
Makeup Effects
Crocodile
2000
Crocodile
Creature Technical Director
Unbreakable
2000
Unbreakable
Makeup Effects
Mission to Mars
2000
Mission to Mars
Makeup Effects
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
2000
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
1999
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Black Cat Run
1998
Black Cat Run
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Boogie Nights
1997
Boogie Nights
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Wishmaster
1997
Wishmaster
Makeup Effects Designer
The Night Flier
1997
The Night Flier
Makeup Effects
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
From Dusk Till Dawn
Stunts
Never Talk to Strangers
1995
Never Talk to Strangers
Prosthetics
Lord of Illusions
1995
Lord of Illusions
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Darkman II: The Return of Durant
1995
Darkman II: The Return of Durant
Makeup Effects
Galaxis
1995
Galaxis
Makeup Supervisor
Tales from the Hood
1995
Tales from the Hood
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Citizen X
1995
Citizen X
Makeup Effects
Cyborg 2
1993
Cyborg 2
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ticks
1993
Ticks
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Skinner
1993
Skinner
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Body Bags
1993
Body Bags
Makeup Effects
Body Bags
1993
Body Bags
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Doppelganger
1993
Doppelganger
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
1992
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dr. Giggles
1992
Dr. Giggles
Makeup Effects
The Nutt House
1992
The Nutt House
Second Unit Director
The People Under the Stairs
1991
The People Under the Stairs
Makeup Supervisor
Children of the Night
1991
Children of the Night
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Misery
1990
Misery
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Makeup Effects
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
1990
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
Makeup Effects
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Makeup Effects Designer
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Special Effects Supervisor
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Special Effects Makeup Artist
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
1989
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
Visual Effects Supervisor
The Horror Show
1989
The Horror Show
Special Effects
The Horror Show
1989
The Horror Show
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Intruder
1989
Intruder
Special Effects Makeup Artist
DeepStar Six
1989
DeepStar Six
Creature Effects Technical Director
Monkey Shines
1988
Monkey Shines
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Creepshow 2
1987
Creepshow 2
Makeup Effects
Evil Dead II
1987
Evil Dead II
Makeup Effects
From Beyond
1986
From Beyond
Special Effects
Invasion U.S.A.
1985
Invasion U.S.A.
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Lullaby
Lullaby
Makeup Effects Designer