Greg Nicotero
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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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Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables (2020)
Himself
Captive State (2019)
Hunter Puppeteer
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019)
Self
Long Live the King (2016)
himself
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)
Self
Fanarchy (2015)
Self
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead (2013)
Self
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)
Self - Effects Supervisor
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder (2011)
Self
Piranha 3D (2010)
Boat Captain
The Making of The Walking Dead (2010)
Self
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Gestapo Major (uncredited)
Monsterland (2009)
Self
Mirrors (2008)
Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust (2008)
Makeup Effects Guy #3
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008)
Self (archive footage)
Zombiemania (2008)
Himself - Makeup Artist
Bloodsucking Cinema (2007)
Self
Diary of the Dead (2007)
Zombie Surgeon
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
Self
Cemetery Gates (2006)
Stoner Dude Michael
Working with a Master: John Carpenter (2006)
Self
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
Cyst
Becoming a Werewolf (2005)
Greg Nicotero
Land of the Dead (2005)
Bridgekeeper Zombie
Cursed (2005)
Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies (2004)
Self
The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003)
Himself
House on Haunted Hill (1999)
Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Sex Machine's Buddy
The Demolitionist (1995)
Elevator Punk
Body Bags (1993)
Man with Dog
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Guy In Gas Station
Gorgon Video Magazine (1989)
Self
Intruder (1989)
Townie in Car
Evil Dead II (1987)
The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
Night of the Creeps (1986)
Extra (uncredited)
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986)
Himself
Day of the Dead (1985)
Johnson

Crew

A Creepshow Holiday Special (2020)
Director | Writer
A Creepshow Animated Special (2020)
Director | Teleplay
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)
Makeup Effects Designer
Captive State (2019)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Galyntine (2014)
Director
Lone Survivor (2013)
Makeup Effects
The Green Inferno (2013)
Makeup Effects
Django Unchained (2012)
Makeup Effects
The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Seven Psychopaths (2012)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Grey (2012)
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist | Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Fright Night (2011)
Makeup Effects Designer
Paul (2011)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (2010)
Makeup Effects Designer
The United Monster Talent Agency (2010)
Director | Writer | Producer
Edge of Darkness (2010)
Makeup Effects
The Book of Eli (2010)
Makeup Effects
The Final Destination (2009)
Makeup Effects
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Makeup Effects
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Last House on the Left (2009)
Makeup Effects Designer
Mirrors (2008)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Great Debaters (2007)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Mist (2007)
Second Unit Director | Special Effects Makeup Artist
Wretched (2007)
Special Effects
Death Proof (2007)
Special Effects | Makeup Effects Designer
Planet Terror (2007)
Special Effects
The Reaping (2007)
Special Effects Supervisor
The Hitcher (2007)
Makeup Designer
Valerie on the Stairs (2006)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Déjà Vu (2006)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Family (2006)
Makeup Effects
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
Makeup Effects | Makeup Supervisor
Desperation (2006)
Special Effects Makeup Artist | Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Chocolate (2006)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Jenifer (2005)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dance of the Dead (2005)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dreams in the Witch House (2005)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005)
Makeup Effects
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cursed (2005)
Makeup Effects Designer
Riding the Bullet (2004)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004)
Special Effects | Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004)
Special Effects
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Makeup Effects | Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Rules of Attraction (2002)
Makeup Artist
Bubba Ho-tep (2002)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Makeup Supervisor
Thir13en Ghosts (2001)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ghosts of Mars (2001)
Makeup Effects | Special Effects Makeup Artist
Spy Kids (2001)
Makeup Effects
Crocodile (2000)
Creature Technical Director
Unbreakable (2000)
Makeup Effects
Mission to Mars (2000)
Makeup Effects
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (1999)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Black Cat Run (1998)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Boogie Nights (1997)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Wishmaster (1997)
Makeup Effects Designer
The Night Flier (1997)
Makeup Effects
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Stunts
Never Talk to Strangers (1995)
Prosthetics
Lord of Illusions (1995)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995)
Makeup Effects
Galaxis (1995)
Makeup Supervisor
Tales from the Hood (1995)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Citizen X (1995)
Makeup Effects
Cyborg 2 (1993)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ticks (1993)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Skinner (1993)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Body Bags (1993)
Makeup Effects | Special Effects Makeup Artist
Doppelganger (1993)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1992)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dr. Giggles (1992)
Makeup Effects
The Nutt House (1992)
Second Unit Director
The People Under the Stairs (1991)
Makeup Supervisor
Children of the Night (1991)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Misery (1990)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
Makeup Effects
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
Makeup Effects
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Special Effects Supervisor | Special Effects Makeup Artist | Makeup Effects Designer
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989)
Visual Effects Supervisor
The Horror Show (1989)
Special Effects | Special Effects Makeup Artist
Intruder (1989)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
DeepStar Six (1989)
Creature Effects Technical Director
Monkey Shines (1988)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Creepshow 2 (1987)
Makeup Effects
Evil Dead II (1987)
Makeup Effects
From Beyond (1986)
Special Effects
Invasion U.S.A. (1985)
Special Effects Makeup Artist