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Greg Nicotero

Costume & Make-Up·1963·78 films

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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As Actor

Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds (2009)Gestapo Major (uncredited)
From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)Sex Machine's Buddy
Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II (1987)The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes (2006)Cyst
Piranha 3D
Piranha 3D (2010)Boat Captain
Mirrors
Mirrors (2008)Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)
Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead (2005)Bridgekeeper Zombie
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (1985)Johnson
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)Guy In Gas Station
Captive State
Captive State (2019)Hunter Puppeteer
House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill (1999)Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead (2007)Zombie Surgeon
Cursed
Cursed (2005)Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
Night of the Creeps
Night of the Creeps (1986)Extra (uncredited)
Body Bags
Body Bags (1993)Man with Dog
Intruder
Intruder (1989)Townie in Car
The Making of The Walking Dead
The Making of The Walking Dead (2010)Self
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)Self
In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness (2019)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
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010)Self
Full Tilt Boogie
Full Tilt Boogie (1998)Self
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust (2008)Makeup Effects Guy #3
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)Self
Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead (2014)Self
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)Self
The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist (1995)Elevator Punk
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex (2015)Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)Self
Cemetery Gates
Cemetery Gates (2006)Stoner Dude Michael
Comic Book: The Movie
Comic Book: The Movie (2004)Greg Nicotero
The Shark Is Still Working
The Shark Is Still Working (2009)Self
Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory (2011)Self
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking (2013)Self
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000)Self
King on Screen
King on Screen (2023)Self
Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny (2020)Self
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film (2019)Self
Swallowed Souls: The Making of 'Evil Dead 2'
Swallowed Souls: The Making of 'Evil Dead 2' (2011)Self
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies (2004)Self
Attack of the Doc!
Attack of the Doc! (2023)Self
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness"
Medieval Times: The Making of "Army of Darkness" (2015)Self
Zombiemania
Zombiemania (2008)Himself - Makeup Artist
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008)Self (archive footage)
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)Self
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)Self
Reservoir Dogs Revisited
Reservoir Dogs Revisited (2005)Self
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986)Himself
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003)Self
Fanarchy
Fanarchy (2015)Self
Long Live the King
Long Live the King (2016)himself
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist' (2008)Self
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger (2012)Self
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
The Thing Expanded
The Thing Expanded (2026)Self
Pulp Fiction: The Facts
Pulp Fiction: The Facts (2002)Self - KNB Effects
Monsterland
Monsterland (2009)Self
Becoming a Werewolf
Becoming a Werewolf (2005)Greg Nicotero
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Working with a Master: John Carpenter (2006)Self
The Men Behind the Army
The Men Behind the Army (1999)Self
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder (2011)Self
The Saw Is Family: Making 'Leatherface'
The Saw Is Family: Making 'Leatherface' (2003)Self
Gorgon Video Magazine
Gorgon Video Magazine (1989)Self
Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell
Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell (2024)Self
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide (2025)Horror Film Expert
Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel
Down to the Bone: Anatomy of a Prequel (2007)Self
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments (2010)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
Not Your Average Joe
Not Your Average JoeSelf
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines (2014)Himself
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead (2001)
La Noche de Romero
La Noche de RomeroHimself
Creating the Deadites
Creating the Deadites (2009)Self

As Director

A Creepshow Holiday Special
A Creepshow Holiday Special (2020)
A Creepshow Animated Special
A Creepshow Animated Special (2020)
The United Monster Talent Agency
The United Monster Talent Agency (2010)
Galyntine
Galyntine (2014)

As Writer

A Creepshow Holiday Special
A Creepshow Holiday Special (2020)
A Creepshow Animated Special
A Creepshow Animated Special (2020)
The United Monster Talent Agency
The United Monster Talent Agency (2010)