Biography and filmography

Greg Nicotero

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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Movies (204)

The Thing Expanded

The Thing Expanded

2026 · Self

Robot Dracula

Robot Dracula

2026 · Greg

Queens of the Dead

Queens of the Dead

2025 · Prosthetic Makeup Artist

Tiburón: la historia de un clásico

Tiburón: la historia de un clásico

2025 · Self, Consulting Producer

Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell

Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell

2024 · Self

King on Screen

King on Screen

2023 · Self

Attack of the Doc!

Attack of the Doc!

2023 · Self

Hombre Lobo por la noche

Hombre Lobo por la noche

2022 · Makeup Effects Designer

A Creepshow Holiday Special

A Creepshow Holiday Special

2020 · Writer, Director

Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny

2020 · Self

A Creepshow Animated Special

A Creepshow Animated Special

2020 · Director, Teleplay

In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II

2020 · Self

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

2020 · Himself

El Camino: Una película de Breaking Bad

El Camino: Una película de Breaking Bad

2019 · Prosthetic Makeup Artist

Había una vez en Hollywood

Había una vez en Hollywood

2019 · Makeup Effects Designer

In Search of Darkness

In Search of Darkness

2019 · Self

La Rebelión

La Rebelión

2019 · Hunter Puppeteer, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Battle Angel: La última guerrera

Battle Angel: La última guerrera

2019 · Makeup Effects Designer

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

2019 · Self

Alfa

Alfa

2018 · Makeup Artist

Gracias por tu servicio

Gracias por tu servicio

2017 · Makeup Effects Designer

Amityville: El Despertar

Amityville: El Despertar

2017 · Makeup Effects

Día del atentado

Día del atentado

2016 · Makeup Effects

Within Desde adentro

Within Desde adentro

2016 · Makeup Effects

Long Live the King

Long Live the King

2016 · himself

It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned

It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned

2016 · Self

Los 8 Más Odiados

Los 8 Más Odiados

2015 · Makeup Effects

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

2015 · Self

Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"

Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"

2015 · Self, Still Photographer

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015 · Self

Gravy

Gravy

2015 · Makeup Effects

Fanarchy

Fanarchy

2015 · Self

El engaño del siglo

El engaño del siglo

2015 · Makeup Designer

Divergente la serie: Insurgente

Divergente la serie: Insurgente

2015 · Makeup Effects

Una loca entrevista

Una loca entrevista

2014 · Makeup Effects

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

2014 · Himself

Caníbales

Caníbales

2014 · Makeup Effects

Sin City 2: Una Dama Fatal

Sin City 2: Una Dama Fatal

2014 · Makeup Effects

Galyntine

Galyntine

2014 · Director

El sorprendente Hombre Araña 2: La amenaza de Electro

El sorprendente Hombre Araña 2: La amenaza de Electro

2014 · Makeup Effects

Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

2014 · Self

El sobreviviente

El sobreviviente

2013 · Makeup Effects

The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead

The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead

2013 · Self

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

2013 · Self

Este es el Fin

Este es el Fin

2013 · Makeup Effects

Sangre, Sudor y Gloria

Sangre, Sudor y Gloria

2013 · Project Manager

Oz:  El Poderoso

Oz: El Poderoso

2013 · Makeup Effects

Proyecto 43

Proyecto 43

2013 · Makeup Effects

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

2013 · Self

Masacre en Texas: Herencia maldita

Masacre en Texas: Herencia maldita

2013 · Makeup Effects

Psicópata

Psicópata

2012 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Django sin Cadenas

Django sin Cadenas

2012 · Makeup Effects, Effects Supervisor

Hitchcok, el maestro del suspenso

Hitchcok, el maestro del suspenso

2012 · Makeup Effects

El hombre con los puños de hierro

El hombre con los puños de hierro

2012 · Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects

Siete Psicópatas

Siete Psicópatas

2012 · Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects

La vida rara de Timothy Green

La vida rara de Timothy Green

2012 · Effects Supervisor

Salvajes

Salvajes

2012 · Makeup Effects

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

2012 · Self

Un día para sobrevivir

Un día para sobrevivir

2012 · Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects, Makeup Effects

Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder

Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder

2011 · Self

Swallowed Souls: The Making of 'Evil Dead 2'

Swallowed Souls: The Making of 'Evil Dead 2'

2011 · Self

La Navidad de Harold y Kumar

La Navidad de Harold y Kumar

2011 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

2011 · Self

Mini espías 4: Los ladrones del tiempo

Mini espías 4: Los ladrones del tiempo

2011 · Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects

Noche de miedo

Noche de miedo

2011 · Makeup Effects Designer

Priest - El vengador

Priest - El vengador

2011 · Makeup Effects, Makeup Designer

Agua para elefantes

Agua para elefantes

2011 · Key Makeup Artist

Soy el número cuatro

Soy el número cuatro

2011 · Makeup Designer

Paul

Paul

2011 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Bob Burns' Hollywood Halloween

Bob Burns' Hollywood Halloween

2011 · Self, Executive Producer

Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments

Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments

2010 · Self

The Splat Pack

The Splat Pack

2010 · Self

La Mansión Wolfberg

La Mansión Wolfberg

2010 · Makeup Effects Designer

Scooby-Doo! La maldición del monstruo del lago

Scooby-Doo! La maldición del monstruo del lago

2010 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

The United Monster Talent Agency

The United Monster Talent Agency

2010 · Director, Writer, Producer

Pirañas 3D

Pirañas 3D

2010 · Boat Captain

The Making of The Walking Dead

The Making of The Walking Dead

2010 · Self

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

2010 · Self

Al filo de la oscuridad

Al filo de la oscuridad

2010 · Makeup Effects

El libro de los secretos

El libro de los secretos

2010 · Makeup Effects

Creating the Deadites

Creating the Deadites

2009 · Self

Destino Final 4

Destino Final 4

2009 · Makeup Effects

Bastardos sin gloria

Bastardos sin gloria

2009 · Gestapo Major (uncredited), Makeup Effects

Arrástrame al infierno

Arrástrame al infierno

2009 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

2009 · Self

Monsterland

Monsterland

2009 · Self

La venganza de la casa del Lago

La venganza de la casa del Lago

2009 · Makeup Effects Designer

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008 · Self, Executive Producer

Espejos siniestros

Espejos siniestros

2008 · Guy Playing Pool (uncredited), Special Effects Makeup Artist

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

2008 · Self

Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

2008 · Makeup Effects Guy #3

The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist

The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist

2008 · Self

When Darkness Came: The Making of The Mist

When Darkness Came: The Making of The Mist

2008 · Self (archive footage)

Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of The Mist

Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of The Mist

2008 · Self

The Mist: Taming the Beast — The Making of Scene 35

The Mist: Taming the Beast — The Making of Scene 35

2008 · Himself

Zombiemania

Zombiemania

2008 · Himself - Makeup Artist

El Gran Debate

El Gran Debate

2007 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead

One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead

2007 · Self

Sobre-Natural

Sobre-Natural

2007 · Special Effects Makeup Artist, Second Unit Director

Bloodsucking Cinema

Bloodsucking Cinema

2007 · Self

Wretched

Wretched

2007 · Special Effects

The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It

The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It

2007 · Special Effects Makeup Artist, Second Unit Director, Special Effects

El diario de los muertos

El diario de los muertos

2007 · Zombie Surgeon

A prueba de muerte

A prueba de muerte

2007 · Special Effects, Makeup Effects Designer

Planeta Terror

Planeta Terror

2007 · Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Prueba de fe

Prueba de fe

2007 · Special Effects Supervisor

Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel

Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel

2007 · Self

Carretera al infierno

Carretera al infierno

2007 · Makeup Designer

We All Scream for Ice Cream

We All Scream for Ice Cream

2007 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Valerie on the Stairs

Valerie on the Stairs

2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Déja vu: Cambiando el pasado

Déja vu: Cambiando el pasado

2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Chocolate

Chocolate

2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

The V Word

The V Word

2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Family

Family

2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Damned Thing

The Damned Thing

2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Deer Woman

Deer Woman

2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

2006 · Self

La Masacre de Texas: El inicio

La Masacre de Texas: El inicio

2006 · Makeup Effects, Makeup Supervisor

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006 · Self

Cemetery Gates

Cemetery Gates

2006 · Stoner Dude Michael

Desesperación

Desesperación

2006 · Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Working with a Master: John Carpenter

Working with a Master: John Carpenter

2006 · Self

El despertar del diablo

El despertar del diablo

2006 · Cyst, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Pick Me Up

Pick Me Up

2006 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Jenifer

Jenifer

2005 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Dance of the Dead

Dance of the Dead

2005 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Dreams in the Witch House

Dreams in the Witch House

2005 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Becoming a Werewolf

Becoming a Werewolf

2005 · Greg Nicotero

Tierra de los muertos

Tierra de los muertos

2005 · Bridgekeeper Zombie

Dream of the Dead

Dream of the Dead

2005 · Self

Las aventuras de Sharkboy y Lavagirl

Las aventuras de Sharkboy y Lavagirl

2005 · Makeup Effects

Reservoir Dogs Revisited

Reservoir Dogs Revisited

2005 · Self

Dominion: La precuela del exorcista

Dominion: La precuela del exorcista

2005 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

La marca de la bestia

La marca de la bestia

2005 · Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited), Makeup Effects Designer

Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet

2004 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Nightmares in Foam Rubber

Nightmares in Foam Rubber

2004

Feroz III: El Comienzo

Feroz III: El Comienzo

2004 · Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

2004 · Self

Feroz II

Feroz II

2004 · Special Effects

Comic Book: The Movie

Comic Book: The Movie

2004 · Greg Nicotero

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003 · Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

2003 · Self

The Saw Is Family: Making 'Leatherface'

The Saw Is Family: Making 'Leatherface'

2003 · Self

The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction

2002 · Makeup Artist

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

2002 · Self - KNB Effects

Bubba Ho-tep

Bubba Ho-tep

2002 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Vanilla Sky

Vanilla Sky

2001 · Makeup Supervisor

13 fantasmas

13 fantasmas

2001 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Fantasmas de Marte

Fantasmas de Marte

2001 · Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Mini Espías

Mini Espías

2001 · Makeup Effects

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

2001

El protegido

El protegido

2000 · Makeup Effects

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

2000 · Self, Camera Operator

Cocodrilo

Cocodrilo

2000 · Creature Technical Director

Del crepúsculo al amanecer 3: La hija del verdugo

Del crepúsculo al amanecer 3: La hija del verdugo

2000 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Men Behind the Army

The Men Behind the Army

1999 · Self

House on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill

1999 · Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)

From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money

From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money

1999 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Black Cat Run

Black Cat Run

1998 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Full Tilt Boogie

Full Tilt Boogie

1998 · Self

Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

1997 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Wishmaster

Wishmaster

1997 · Makeup Effects Designer

The Night Flier

The Night Flier

1997 · Makeup Effects

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996 · Sex Machine's Buddy, Stunts

Never Talk to Strangers

Never Talk to Strangers

1995 · Prosthetics

Lord of Illusions

Lord of Illusions

1995 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Darkman II: The Return of Durant

Darkman II: The Return of Durant

1995 · Makeup Effects

Galaxis

Galaxis

1995 · Makeup Supervisor

Tales from the Hood

Tales from the Hood

1995 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Demolitionist

The Demolitionist

1995 · Elevator Punk

Citizen X

Citizen X

1995 · Makeup Effects

Cyborg 2

Cyborg 2

1993 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Ticks

Ticks

1993 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Skinner

Skinner

1993 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Body Bags

Body Bags

1993 · Man with Dog, Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Doppelganger

Doppelganger

1993 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence

Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence

1992 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Dr. Giggles

Dr. Giggles

1992 · Makeup Effects

The Nutt House

The Nutt House

1992 · Second Unit Director

The People Under the Stairs

The People Under the Stairs

1991 · Makeup Supervisor

Children of the Night

Children of the Night

1991 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

From Dusk Til Dawn

From Dusk Til Dawn

1991 · Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects

Misery

Misery

1990 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990 · Makeup Effects

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

1990 · Makeup Supervisor

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

1989 · Guy In Gas Station, Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Supervisor, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Gorgon Video Magazine

Gorgon Video Magazine

1989 · Self

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

1989 · Visual Effects Supervisor

The Horror Show

The Horror Show

1989 · Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Intruder

Intruder

1989 · Townie in Car, Special Effects Makeup Artist

DeepStar Six

DeepStar Six

1989 · Creature Effects Technical Director

Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

1988 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

1987 · Makeup Effects

Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

1987 · The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited), Makeup Effects

From Beyond

From Beyond

1986 · Special Effects

Night of the Creeps

Night of the Creeps

1986 · Extra (uncredited)

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

1986 · Himself

Invasion U.S.A.

Invasion U.S.A.

1985 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985 · Johnson

La Noche de Romero

La Noche de Romero

· Himself

Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn

Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn

· Self

Lullaby

Lullaby

· Makeup Effects Designer

The Slashin' of the Christ

The Slashin' of the Christ

· Producer

Green Bank

Green Bank

· Makeup Effects Designer

TV shows (23)