GREG NICOTERO
Greg Nicotero
Gender: Male
Known for: Costume & Make-Up
Birthday: March 15, 1963
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
Himself
2026·
The Thing ExpandedSelf
2025·
Guts & GlorySelf - Host
Horror Film Expert
2023·
Attack of the Doc!Self
2023·
King on ScreenSelf
Self
2020·
Dead Talk LiveSelf - Guest
2020·
Tales of the UncannySelf
Self
2019·
Captive StateHunter Puppeteer
Self
Self
2016·
Geeking OutSelf
Self
2016·
Long Live the Kinghimself
2015·
FanarchySelf
2014·
Doc of the DeadSelf
Self
2011·
Talking DeadExecutive Producer, Self
2011·
Nightmare FactorySelf
2010·
The Walking DeadDream Whisperer (uncredited), Agatha’s Walker (uncredited), Walker (uncredited)
2010·
The Splat PackSelf
Self
2010·
Piranha 3DBoat Captain
Self
2009·
Inglourious BasterdsGestapo Major (uncredited)
2009·
MonsterlandSelf
Self
Self (archive footage)
2008·
MirrorsGuy Playing Pool (uncredited)
Makeup Effects Guy #3
2008·
ZombiemaniaHimself - Makeup Artist
Self
2007·
Diary of the DeadZombie Surgeon
2007·
Bloodsucking CinemaSelf
Self
2006·
Cemetery GatesStoner Dude Michael
Self
2005·
CursedMan Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
Greg Nicotero
Self
2002·
The OsbournesSelf
Self - KNB Effects
Self
1998·
Full Tilt BoogieSelf
1995·
The DemolitionistElevator Punk
1989·
IntruderTownie in Car
Self
2006·
The Hills Have EyesCyst
2005·
Land of the DeadBridgekeeper Zombie
2005·
Becoming a WerewolfGreg Nicotero
Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
1996·
From Dusk Till DawnSex Machine's Buddy
1993·
Body BagsMan with Dog
Guy In Gas Station
Self
1987·
Evil Dead IIThe Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
1986·
Night of the CreepsExtra (uncredited)
1985·
Day of the DeadJohnson
Production
2026·
Cape FearSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2025·
Guts & GloryCreator, Creator
Executive Producer, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Director, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Executive Producer
Consulting Producer
Casting Producer
2021·
Mare of EasttownSpecial Effects Supervisor
Consulting Producer
2019·
CreepshowCreator, Teleplay, Writer, Story, Director, Executive Producer
Executive Producer
TBA·
Green BankMakeup Effects Designer
2025·
Queens of the DeadProsthetic Makeup Artist
Producer
Consulting Producer
2022·
Werewolf by NightMakeup Effects Designer
Writer, Director
Teleplay, Director
2019·
Alita: Battle AngelMakeup Effects Designer
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
Makeup Effects Designer
2019·
Captive StateSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2018·
AlphaMakeup Artist
Makeup Effects
Makeup Effects Designer
2016·
WithinMakeup Effects
2016·
Patriots DayMakeup Effects
Still Photographer
2015·
InsurgentMakeup Effects
2015·
The ProgramMakeup Designer
2015·
GravyMakeup Effects
2015·
The Hateful EightMakeup Effects
Makeup Effects
Makeup Effects
2014·
The InterviewMakeup Effects
2014·
GalyntineDirector
2013·
Movie 43Makeup Effects
2013·
Texas Chainsaw 3DMakeup Effects
Makeup Effects
2013·
Pain & GainProject Manager
2013·
This Is the EndMakeup Effects
2013·
Lone SurvivorMakeup Effects
2012·
The GreyMakeup Effects, Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
2012·
SavagesMakeup Effects
Effects Supervisor
2012·
Seven PsychopathsMakeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
2012·
HitchcockMakeup Effects
2012·
Django UnchainedEffects Supervisor, Makeup Effects
2012·
ManiacSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
Creator, Director
Director
2011·
I Am Number FourMakeup Designer
2011·
Water for ElephantsKey Makeup Artist
2011·
PriestMakeup Designer, Makeup Effects
Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Makeup Effects
2010·
The Walking DeadSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Executive Producer, Consulting Producer, Co-Executive Producer, Makeup Effects, Director
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Makeup Effects Designer
Makeup Effects Designer
2008·
MirrorsSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2007·
Planet TerrorSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects
2007·
The ReapingSpecial Effects Supervisor
2007·
The MistSecond Unit Director, Special Effects Makeup Artist
2007·
The HitcherMakeup Designer
2007·
WretchedSpecial Effects
2006·
Pick Me UpSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2006·
The V WordSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2006·
The Damned ThingSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2006·
FamilySpecial Effects Makeup Artist
Makeup Supervisor, Makeup Effects
2006·
Déjà VuSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2006·
DesperationAnimatronic and Prosthetic Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2006·
The Hills Have EyesSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2005·
Dance of the DeadSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2005·
JeniferSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Makeup Effects
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects
Special Effects
2002·
Bubba Ho-tepSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
2001·
Thir13en GhostsSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2001·
Vanilla SkyMakeup Supervisor
2001·
Ghosts of MarsSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects
Camera Operator
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2000·
CrocodileCreature Technical Director
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1997·
The Night FlierMakeup Effects
1997·
WishmasterMakeup Effects Designer
1996·
From Dusk Till DawnStunts
1995·
Citizen XMakeup Effects
1995·
Lord of IllusionsSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1995·
Tales from the HoodSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1993·
SkinnerSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1993·
Cyborg 2Special Effects Makeup Artist
1993·
TicksSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1993·
DoppelgangerSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1993·
Body BagsSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects
Makeup Effects
TBA·
LullabyMakeup Effects Designer
2013·
The Green InfernoMakeup Effects
2011·
Fright NightMakeup Effects Designer
2011·
PaulSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2010·
Edge of DarknessMakeup Effects
2010·
The Book of EliMakeup Effects
Producer, Writer, Director
2009·
Inglourious BasterdsMakeup Effects
Makeup Effects
2009·
Drag Me to HellSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2007·
The Great DebatersSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2007·
Death ProofMakeup Effects Designer, Special Effects
2006·
ChocolateSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2005·
CursedMakeup Effects Designer
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2004·
Riding the BulletSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2003·
Kill Bill: Vol. 1Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
2001·
Spy KidsMakeup Effects
2000·
UnbreakableMakeup Effects
1998·
Black Cat RunSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1997·
Boogie NightsSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
Prosthetics
1995·
GalaxisMakeup Supervisor
Makeup Effects
1992·
The Nutt HouseSecond Unit Director
1992·
Dr. GigglesMakeup Effects
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1991·
From Dusk Til DawnSpecial Effects, Makeup Effects Designer
Makeup Supervisor
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Makeup Supervisor
1990·
MiserySpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1989·
The Horror ShowSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects Supervisor, Makeup Effects Designer
1989·
IntruderSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1989·
DeepStar SixCreature Effects Technical Director
Visual Effects Supervisor
1988·
Monkey ShinesSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1987·
Creepshow 2Makeup Effects
1987·
Evil Dead IIMakeup Effects
1986·
From BeyondSpecial Effects
1985·
Invasion U.S.A.Special Effects Makeup Artist