Greg Nicotero

Costume & Make-Up

March 15, 1963Pittsburgh, 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.

Known for

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012

Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds

2009

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010

The Hateful Eight

The Hateful Eight

2015

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

2019

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014

Insurgent

Insurgent

2015

Alita: Battle Angel

Alita: Battle Angel

2019

Unbreakable

Unbreakable

2000

Costume & Make-Up84

Cape Fear

Cape Fear

2026

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Queens of the Dead

Queens of the Dead

2025

Prosthetic Makeup Artist

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

2024

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

2023

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Werewolf by Night

Werewolf by Night

2022

Makeup Effects Designer

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie

2019

Prosthetic Makeup Artist

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

2019

Makeup Effects Designer

Captive State

Captive State

2019

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Alita: Battle Angel

Alita: Battle Angel

2019

Makeup Effects Designer

Alpha

Alpha

2018

Makeup Artist

Thank You for Your Service

Thank You for Your Service

2017

Makeup Effects Designer

The Program

The Program

2015

Makeup Designer

Maniac

Maniac

2012

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Man with the Iron Fists

The Man with the Iron Fists

2012

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths

2012

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Grey

The Grey

2012

Special Effects Key Makeup Artist

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

2011

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Fright Night

Fright Night

2011

Makeup Effects Designer

Priest

Priest

2011

Makeup Designer

Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants

2011

Key Makeup Artist

I Am Number Four

I Am Number Four

2011

Makeup Designer

Paul

Paul

2011

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

2010

Makeup Effects Designer

Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster

Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster

2010

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell

2009

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Last House on the Left

The Last House on the Left

2009

Makeup Effects Designer

Mirrors

Mirrors

2008

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

2007

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Mist

The Mist

2007

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Death Proof

Death Proof

2007

Makeup Effects Designer

Planet Terror

Planet Terror

2007

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

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

Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

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

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

2006

Makeup Supervisor

Desperation

Desperation

2006

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Hills Have Eyes

The Hills Have Eyes

2006

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

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

2005

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Cursed

Cursed

2005

Makeup Effects Designer

Riding the Bullet

Riding the Bullet

2004

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

2004

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction

2002

Makeup Artist

Bubba Ho-tep

Bubba Ho-tep

2002

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Vanilla Sky

Vanilla Sky

2001

Makeup Supervisor

Thir13en Ghosts

Thir13en Ghosts

2001

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Ghosts of Mars

Ghosts of Mars

2001

Special Effects Makeup Artist

From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

2000

Special Effects Makeup Artist

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

Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

1997

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Wishmaster

Wishmaster

1997

Makeup Effects Designer

Never Talk to Strangers

Never Talk to Strangers

1995

Prosthetics

Lord of Illusions

Lord of Illusions

1995

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Galaxis

Galaxis

1995

Makeup Supervisor

Tales from the Hood

Tales from the Hood

1995

Special Effects Makeup Artist

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

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

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

Misery

Misery

1990

Special Effects Makeup Artist

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

Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Horror Show

The Horror Show

1989

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Intruder

Intruder

1989

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

1988

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Invasion U.S.A.

Invasion U.S.A.

1985

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Lullaby

Lullaby

Makeup Effects Designer

Green Bank

Green Bank

Makeup Effects Designer

Acting93

The Thing Expanded

The Thing Expanded

2026

Self

Guts & Glory

Guts & Glory

2025

Self - Host

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

2025

Horror Film Expert

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025

Self

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

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

2022

Self

The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead

The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead

2021

Self

Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny

2020

Self

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

Dead Talk Live

Dead Talk Live

2020

Self - Guest

In Search of Darkness

In Search of Darkness

2019

Self

Captive State

Captive State

2019

Hunter Puppeteer

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

2019

Self

Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018

Self

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

2018

Self

Long Live the King

Long Live the King

2016

himself

Geeking Out

Geeking Out

2016

Self

Ride with Norman Reedus

Ride with Norman Reedus

2016

Self

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

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

2016

Self

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

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

Self

Fanarchy

Fanarchy

2015

Self

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

2014

Himself

Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

2014

Self

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

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

2013

Self

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

2012

Self

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

Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

2011

Self

Talking Dead

Talking Dead

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

2010

Self

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010

Walker (uncredited) / Agatha’s Walker (uncredited) / Dream Whisperer (uncredited)

Piranha 3D

Piranha 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

Creating the Deadites

Creating the Deadites

2009

Self

Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds

2009

Gestapo Major (uncredited)

The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

2009

Self

Monsterland

Monsterland

2009

Self

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008

Self

Mirrors

Mirrors

2008

Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)

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

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

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

2007

Self

Bloodsucking Cinema

Bloodsucking Cinema

2007

Self

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007

Zombie Surgeon

Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel

Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel

2007

Self

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

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

2006

Self

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006

Self

Cemetery Gates

Cemetery Gates

2006

Stoner Dude Michael

Working with a Master: John Carpenter

Working with a Master: John Carpenter

2006

Self

The Hills Have Eyes

The Hills Have Eyes

2006

Cyst

Becoming a Werewolf

Becoming a Werewolf

2005

Greg Nicotero

Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005

Bridgekeeper Zombie

Reservoir Dogs Revisited

Reservoir Dogs Revisited

2005

Self

Cursed

Cursed

2005

Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

2004

Self

Comic Book: The Movie

Comic Book: The Movie

2004

Greg Nicotero

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

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

2002

Self - KNB Effects

The Osbournes

The Osbournes

2002

Self

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

2001

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

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

2000

Self

The Men Behind the Army

The Men Behind the Army

1999

Self

House on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill

1999

Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)

Full Tilt Boogie

Full Tilt Boogie

1998

Self

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

Sex Machine's Buddy

The Demolitionist

The Demolitionist

1995

Elevator Punk

Body Bags

Body Bags

1993

Man with Dog

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

1989

Guy In Gas Station

Gorgon Video Magazine

Gorgon Video Magazine

1989

Self

Intruder

Intruder

1989

Townie in Car

Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

1987

The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)

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

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985

Johnson

Not Your Average Joe

Not Your Average Joe

Self

La Noche de Romero

La Noche de Romero

Himself

Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn

Evolution of the Species: Predators Reborn

Self

Crew54

Guts & Glory

Guts & Glory

2025

Creator

Amityville: The Awakening

Amityville: The Awakening

2017

Makeup Effects

Patriots Day

Patriots Day

2016

Makeup Effects

Within

Within

2016

Makeup Effects

The Hateful Eight

The Hateful Eight

2015

Makeup Effects

Gravy

Gravy

2015

Makeup Effects

Insurgent

Insurgent

2015

Makeup Effects

The Interview

The Interview

2014

Makeup Effects

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

2014

Makeup Effects

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

2014

Makeup Effects

Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

2013

Makeup Effects

The Green Inferno

The Green Inferno

2013

Makeup Effects

This Is the End

This Is the End

2013

Makeup Effects

Oz the Great and Powerful

Oz the Great and Powerful

2013

Makeup Effects

Movie 43

Movie 43

2013

Makeup Effects

Texas Chainsaw 3D

Texas Chainsaw 3D

2013

Makeup Effects

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012

Makeup Effects

Hitchcock

Hitchcock

2012

Makeup Effects

The Man with the Iron Fists

The Man with the Iron Fists

2012

Makeup Effects

Seven Psychopaths

Seven Psychopaths

2012

Makeup Effects

Savages

Savages

2012

Makeup Effects

The Grey

The Grey

2012

Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects, Makeup Effects

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

2011

Makeup Effects

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

2011

Makeup Effects

Priest

Priest

2011

Makeup Effects

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010

Makeup Effects

Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness

2010

Makeup Effects

The Book of Eli

The Book of Eli

2010

Makeup Effects

The Final Destination

The Final Destination

2009

Makeup Effects

Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds

2009

Makeup Effects

Wretched

2007

Special Effects

Death Proof

Death Proof

2007

Special Effects

Planet Terror

Planet Terror

2007

Special Effects

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

2006

Makeup Effects

Desperation

Desperation

2006

Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

2005

Makeup Effects

Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

2004

Special Effects

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed

Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed

2004

Special Effects

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003

Makeup Effects

Ghosts of Mars

Ghosts of Mars

2001

Makeup Effects

Spy Kids

Spy Kids

2001

Makeup Effects

Unbreakable

Unbreakable

2000

Makeup Effects

The Night Flier

The Night Flier

1997

Makeup Effects

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

Stunts

Darkman II: The Return of Durant

Darkman II: The Return of Durant

1995

Makeup Effects

Citizen X

Citizen X

1995

Makeup Effects

Body Bags

Body Bags

1993

Makeup Effects

Dr. Giggles

Dr. Giggles

1992

Makeup Effects

From Dusk Til Dawn

From Dusk Til Dawn

1991

Special Effects

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990

Makeup Effects

The Horror Show

The Horror Show

1989

Special Effects

Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

1987

Makeup Effects

Evil Dead II

Evil Dead II

1987

Makeup Effects

From Beyond

From Beyond

1986

Special Effects

Directing11

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

2023

Director

A Creepshow Holiday Special

A Creepshow Holiday Special

2020

Director

A Creepshow Animated Special

A Creepshow Animated Special

2020

Director

Creepshow

Creepshow

2019

Director

Galyntine

Galyntine

2014

Director

The Walking Dead: Webisodes

The Walking Dead: Webisodes

2011

Director

The Walking Dead: Torn Apart

The Walking Dead: Torn Apart

2011

Director

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010

Director

The United Monster Talent Agency

The United Monster Talent Agency

2010

Director

The Mist

The Mist

2007

Second Unit Director

The Nutt House

The Nutt House

1992

Second Unit Director

Production11

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story

2025

Consulting Producer

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

2024

Executive Producer

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

2023

Executive Producer

The Walking Dead: Dead City

The Walking Dead: Dead City

2023

Consulting Producer

Tales of the Walking Dead

Tales of the Walking Dead

2022

Casting Producer

The Walking Dead: World Beyond

The Walking Dead: World Beyond

2020

Consulting Producer

Creepshow

Creepshow

2019

Executive Producer

Fear the Walking Dead

Fear the Walking Dead

2015

Executive Producer

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010

Consulting Producer, Co-Executive Producer, Executive Producer

The United Monster Talent Agency

The United Monster Talent Agency

2010

Producer

The Slashin' of the Christ

The Slashin' of the Christ

Producer

Visual Effects8

Mare of Easttown

Mare of Easttown

2021

Special Effects Supervisor

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012

Effects Supervisor

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

2012

Effects Supervisor

The Reaping

The Reaping

2007

Special Effects Supervisor

Crocodile

Crocodile

2000

Creature Technical Director

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

1989

Special Effects Supervisor

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

1989

Visual Effects Supervisor

DeepStar Six

DeepStar Six

1989

Creature Effects Technical Director

Writing4

A Creepshow Holiday Special

A Creepshow Holiday Special

2020

Writer

A Creepshow Animated Special

A Creepshow Animated Special

2020

Teleplay

Creepshow

Creepshow

2019

Story, Writer, Teleplay

The United Monster Talent Agency

The United Monster Talent Agency

2010

Writer

Creator3

Guts & Glory

Guts & Glory

2025

Creator

Creepshow

Creepshow

2019

Creator

The Walking Dead: Torn Apart

The Walking Dead: Torn Apart

2011

Creator

Camera2

Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"

Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"

2015

Still Photographer

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

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

2000

Camera Operator

Editing1

Pain & Gain

Pain & Gain

2013

Project Manager