Greg Nicotero

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Born: 15th of March 1963 (62 years old)

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.

Greg Nicotero's Filmography

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Self
Captive State

Captive State

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Hunter Puppeteer
Ride with Norman Reedus

Ride with Norman Reedus

  •   TV Show
  • 2016
Self
Piranha 3D

Piranha 3D

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Boat Captain
Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Gestapo Major (uncredited)
Mirrors

Mirrors

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)
The Hills Have Eyes

The Hills Have Eyes

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Cyst
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Bridgekeeper Zombie
Cursed

Cursed

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
House on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Sex Machine's Buddy
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Guy In Gas Station
Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

  •   Movie
  • 1987
The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

  •   Movie
  • 1985
Johnson
Guts & Glory

Guts & Glory

  •   TV Show
  • 2025
Creator
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Consulting Producer
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

  •   TV Show
  • 2024
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Executive Producer
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

  •   TV Show
  • 2023
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Director, Executive Producer
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Makeup Effects Designer
Captive State

Captive State

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Fear the Walking Dead

Fear the Walking Dead

  •   TV Show
  • 2015
Executive Producer
Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Makeup Effects
The Green Inferno

The Green Inferno

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Makeup Effects
Maniac

Maniac

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Django Unchained

Django Unchained

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Makeup Effects
The Man with the Iron Fists

The Man with the Iron Fists

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Grey

The Grey

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Fright Night

Fright Night

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Makeup Effects Designer
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Paul

Paul

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Makeup Effects Designer
Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Makeup Effects
The Book of Eli

The Book of Eli

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Makeup Effects
The Final Destination

The Final Destination

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Makeup Effects
Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Makeup Effects
Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Last House on the Left

The Last House on the Left

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Makeup Effects Designer
Mirrors

Mirrors

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Mist

The Mist

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Second Unit Director
The Reaping

The Reaping

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Special Effects Supervisor
Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Makeup Supervisor, Makeup Effects
The Hills Have Eyes

The Hills Have Eyes

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Makeup Effects
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cursed

Cursed

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Makeup Effects Designer
Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Special Effects
Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects
Bubba Ho-tep

Bubba Ho-tep

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Vanilla Sky

Vanilla Sky

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Makeup Supervisor
Thir13en Ghosts

Thir13en Ghosts

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Spy Kids

Spy Kids

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Makeup Effects
Unbreakable

Unbreakable

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Makeup Effects
Mission to Mars

Mission to Mars

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Makeup Effects
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money

From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Night Flier

The Night Flier

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Makeup Effects
From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Stunts
Lord of Illusions

Lord of Illusions

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Galaxis

Galaxis

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Makeup Supervisor
Misery

Misery

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Makeup Effects
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Makeup Supervisor
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects Supervisor
DeepStar Six

DeepStar Six

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Creature Effects Technical Director
Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

  •   Movie
  • 1987
Makeup Effects