
Greg Nicotero
Personal Info
Known for
Costume & Make-Up
Gender
Male
Birthday
1963-03-15 (62 years old)
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Greg Nicotero
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.
Known For
Acting
Not Your Average Joe
as Self
Pulp Fiction: The Facts
as Self - KNB Effects
(2025)
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
as Horror Film Expert
(2024)
(2023)
King on Screen
as Self
(2023)
Attack of the Doc!
as Self
(2020)
(2020)
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self
(2020)
(2019)
(2019)
In Search of Darkness
as Self
(2019)
Captive State
as Hunter Puppeteer
(2016)
(2016)
Long Live the King
as himself
(2015)
(2015)
(2015)
(2015)
Fanarchy
as Self
(2014)
Doc of the Dead
as Self
(2014)
(2013)
(2013)
(2013)
(2012)
(2011)
Nightmare Factory
as Self
(2011)
(2011)
(2010)
Piranha 3D
as Boat Captain
(2010)
(2010)
(2010)
(2009)
(2009)
Monsterland
as Self
(2009)
Inglourious Basterds
as Gestapo Major (uncredited)
(2008)
Zombiemania
as Himself - Makeup Artist
(2008)
(2008)
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
as Makeup Effects Guy #3
(2008)
(2008)
Mirrors
as Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)
(2008)
(2008)
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
as Self (archive footage)
(2008)
(2008)
(2007)
Bloodsucking Cinema
as Self
(2007)
(2007)
Diary of the Dead
as Zombie Surgeon
(2006)
The Hills Have Eyes
as Cyst
(2006)
Cemetery Gates
as Stoner Dude Michael
(2006)
(2006)
(2006)
(2005)
Becoming a Werewolf
as Greg Nicotero
(2005)
Land of the Dead
as Bridgekeeper Zombie
(2005)
Cursed
as Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
(2004)
(2004)
Comic Book: The Movie
as Greg Nicotero
(2003)
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
as Himself
(2000)
(1999)
House on Haunted Hill
as Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
(1998)
Full Tilt Boogie
as Self
(1996)
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Sex Machine's Buddy
(1995)
The Demolitionist
as Elevator Punk
(1993)
Body Bags
as Man with Dog
(1989)
Gorgon Video Magazine
as Self
(1989)
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
as Guy In Gas Station
(1989)
Intruder
as Townie in Car
(1987)
Evil Dead II
as The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
(1986)
Night of the Creeps
as Extra (uncredited)
(1986)
(1985)
Day of the Dead
as Johnson
Crew
Lullaby
Makeup Effects Designer
(2020)
A Creepshow Animated Special
Director, Teleplay
(2020)
A Creepshow Holiday Special
Director, Writer
(2019)
Captive State
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2019)
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Makeup Effects Designer
(2014)
Galyntine
Director
(2013)
The Green Inferno
Makeup Effects
(2013)
Lone Survivor
Makeup Effects
(2012)
Django Unchained
Makeup Effects
(2012)
The Man with the Iron Fists
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2012)
The Grey
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
(2012)
Seven Psychopaths
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2011)
Paul
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2011)
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2011)
Fright Night
Makeup Effects Designer
(2010)
The United Monster Talent Agency
Director, Writer, Producer
(2010)
The Book of Eli
Makeup Effects
(2010)
Edge of Darkness
Makeup Effects
(2010)
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
Makeup Effects Designer
(2009)
Drag Me to Hell
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2009)
The Final Destination
Makeup Effects
(2009)
Inglourious Basterds
Makeup Effects
(2009)
The Last House on the Left
Makeup Effects Designer
(2008)
Mirrors
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2007)
Planet Terror
Special Effects
(2007)
Death Proof
Special Effects, Makeup Effects Designer
(2007)
The Great Debaters
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2007)
The Mist
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Second Unit Director
(2007)
Wretched
Special Effects
(2007)
The Hitcher
Makeup Designer
(2007)
The Reaping
Special Effects Supervisor
(2006)
Chocolate
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2006)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Makeup Effects, Makeup Supervisor
(2006)
Family
Makeup Effects
(2006)
The Hills Have Eyes
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2006)
Valerie on the Stairs
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2006)
Desperation
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
(2006)
Déjà Vu
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2005)
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2005)
Cursed
Makeup Effects Designer
(2005)
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Makeup Effects
(2005)
Dance of the Dead
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2005)
Dreams in the Witch House
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2005)
Jenifer
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2004)
Riding the Bullet
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2004)
Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed
Special Effects
(2004)
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2003)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects
(2002)
The Rules of Attraction
Makeup Artist
(2002)
Bubba Ho-tep
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2001)
Ghosts of Mars
Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2001)
Spy Kids
Makeup Effects
(2001)
Vanilla Sky
Makeup Supervisor
(2001)
Thir13en Ghosts
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(2000)
Mission to Mars
Makeup Effects
(2000)
Unbreakable
Makeup Effects
(2000)
Crocodile
Creature Technical Director
(2000)
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1999)
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1998)
Black Cat Run
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1997)
Boogie Nights
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1997)
Wishmaster
Makeup Effects Designer
(1997)
The Night Flier
Makeup Effects
(1996)
From Dusk Till Dawn
Stunts
(1995)
Darkman II: The Return of Durant
Makeup Effects
(1995)
Galaxis
Makeup Supervisor
(1995)
Never Talk to Strangers
Prosthetics
(1995)
Tales from the Hood
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1995)
Lord of Illusions
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1995)
Citizen X
Makeup Effects
(1993)
Body Bags
Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1993)
Doppelganger
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1993)
Ticks
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1993)
Cyborg 2
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1993)
Skinner
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1992)
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1992)
Dr. Giggles
Makeup Effects
(1992)
The Nutt House
Second Unit Director
(1991)
Children of the Night
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1991)
The People Under the Stairs
Makeup Supervisor
(1990)
Misery
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1990)
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
Makeup Effects
(1990)
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Makeup Effects
(1989)
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
Visual Effects Supervisor
(1989)
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Supervisor, Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1989)
DeepStar Six
Creature Effects Technical Director
(1989)
Intruder
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1989)
The Horror Show
Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1988)
Monkey Shines
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1987)
Evil Dead II
Makeup Effects
(1987)
Creepshow 2
Makeup Effects
(1986)
From Beyond
Special Effects
(1985)
Invasion U.S.A.
Special Effects Makeup Artist