Person Details

Birthday: 1963-03-15 11:11:02

Aliases: Greg Nicatero , Greg Nickotero , Greg Nicotera , Greg Nicotero

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Homepage: http://www.knbefx.com

Movie Involvements: 145

TV Involvements: 24

Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

Fear the Walking Dead
Average
8

Fear the Walking Dead

 (2015) Executive Producer
The Walking Dead
Average
8

The Walking Dead

 (2010) Story
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
Average
8

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

 (2023) Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Walking Dead: World Beyond
Average
7

The Walking Dead: World Beyond

 (2020) Consulting Producer
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Average
8

The Walking Dead: Dead City

 (2023) Consulting Producer
Tales of the Walking Dead
Average
7

Tales of the Walking Dead

 (2022) Casting Producer
Creepshow
Average
7

Creepshow

 (2019) Creator
Inglourious Basterds
Average
8

Inglourious Basterds

 (2009) Makeup Effects

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2024 Horror Film Expert
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
 2024-10-15
 Movie
2023 Self
King on Screen
King on Screen
 2023-08-11
 Movie
N/A
Attack of the Doc!
Attack of the Doc!
 2023-04-21
 Movie
2022 N/A
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
 2022-09-07
TV Show
2020 Self
Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny
 2020-10-31
 Movie
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
 2020-10-06
 Movie
Himself
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
 2020-08-25
 Movie
2019 Self
In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness
 2019-05-01
 Movie
Hunter Puppeteer
Captive State
Captive State
 2019-03-15
 Movie
Himself
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
 2019-01-30
 Movie
2018 Self
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
 2018-10-14
TV Show
N/A
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
 2018-10-14
TV Show
N/A
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
 2018-04-29
TV Show
2016 himself
Long Live the King
Long Live the King
 2016-10-01
 Movie
Self
Geeking Out
Geeking Out
 2016-07-24
TV Show
Self
Ride with Norman Reedus
Ride with Norman Reedus
 2016-06-12
TV Show
Self
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
 2016-04-12
 Movie
2015 Himself
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
 2015-11-18
 Movie
Self
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
 2015-10-27
 Movie
Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
 2015-10-16
 Movie
Self
Fanarchy
Fanarchy
 2015-09-18
 Movie
2014 Himself
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
 2014-11-18
 Movie
Self
Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead
 2014-03-10
 Movie
2013 Himself
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
 2013-10-11
 Movie
Self - Effects Supervisor
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
 2013-09-13
 Movie
2012 Self
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
 2012-11-20
 Movie
Himself
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
 2012-02-10
 Movie
2011 Self
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
 2011-12-13
 Movie
Self
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
 2011-11-15
 Movie
Self
Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
 2011-10-27
 Movie
Executive Producer
Talking Dead
Talking Dead
 2011-10-16
TV Show
Himself
Talking Dead
Talking Dead
 2011-10-16
TV Show
N/A
Talking Dead
Talking Dead
 2011-10-16
TV Show
2010 Walker (uncredited)
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
 2010-10-31
TV Show
Boat Captain
Piranha 3D
Piranha 3D
 2010-08-20
 Movie
Self
The Making of The Walking Dead
The Making of The Walking Dead
 2010-07-31
 Movie
Self
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
 2010-04-20
 Movie
2009 Gestapo Major (uncredited)
Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
 2009-08-02
 Movie
Self
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
 2009-05-02
 Movie
Self
Monsterland
Monsterland
 2009-03-29
 Movie
2008 Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
 2008-10-07
 Movie
Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)
Mirrors
Mirrors
 2008-08-15
 Movie
Self
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
 2008-07-09
 Movie
Makeup Effects Guy #3
Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust
Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust
 2008-07-04
 Movie
Himself (as Gregory Nicotero)
The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist
The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist
 2008-03-25
 Movie
Self
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
 2008-03-25
 Movie
Himself
The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
 2008-03-25
 Movie
Self (archive footage)
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
 2008-03-25
 Movie
Himself - Makeup Artist
Zombiemania
Zombiemania
 2008-01-03
 Movie
2007 Himself
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
 2007-12-18
 Movie
Himself
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
 2007-10-31
TV Show
Self
Bloodsucking Cinema
Bloodsucking Cinema
 2007-10-26
 Movie
Zombie Surgeon
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
 2007-05-26
 Movie
2006 Self
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
 2006-10-13
 Movie
Self
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
 2006-07-26
 Movie
Stoner Dude Michael
Cemetery Gates
Cemetery Gates
 2006-05-30
 Movie
Self
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
 2006-03-28
 Movie
Cyst
The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes
 2006-03-10
 Movie
2005 Himself
Becoming a Werewolf
Becoming a Werewolf
 2005-06-21
 Movie
Bridgekeeper Zombie
Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
 2005-06-18
 Movie
Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
Cursed
Cursed
 2005-02-25
 Movie
2004 Self
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
 2004-03-23
 Movie
2003 Himself
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
 2003-08-19
 Movie
2000 Self
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
 2000-08-29
 Movie
1999 Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill
 1999-10-29
 Movie
1998 Self
Full Tilt Boogie
Full Tilt Boogie
 1998-07-31
 Movie
1996 Sex Machine's Buddy
From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
 1996-01-19
 Movie
1995 Elevator Punk
The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist
 1995-03-09
 Movie
1993 Man with Dog
Body Bags
Body Bags
 1993-08-08
 Movie
1989 Guy In Gas Station
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
 1989-10-12
 Movie
Himself
Gorgon Video Magazine
Gorgon Video Magazine
 1989-08-30
 Movie
Townie in Car
Intruder
Intruder
 1989-01-27
 Movie
1987 The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II
 1987-03-13
 Movie
1986 Extra (uncredited)
Night of the Creeps
Night of the Creeps
 1986-08-21
 Movie
Himself
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
 1986-01-01
 Movie
1985 Johnson
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
 1985-07-03
 Movie
Self
Not Your Average Joe
Not Your Average Joe
Movie
Year Character Movie/Tv

Production

Year Role Movie/Tv
2023 Executive Producer
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
 2023-09-10
 TV Show
Consulting Producer
The Walking Dead: Dead City
The Walking Dead: Dead City
 2023-06-18
 TV Show
2022 Casting Producer
Tales of the Walking Dead
Tales of the Walking Dead
 2022-08-14
 TV Show
2020 Consulting Producer
The Walking Dead: World Beyond
The Walking Dead: World Beyond
 2020-10-04
 TV Show
2019 Executive Producer
Creepshow
Creepshow
 2019-09-26
 TV Show
2015 Executive Producer
Fear the Walking Dead
Fear the Walking Dead
 2015-08-23
 TV Show
2010 Executive Producer
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
 2010-10-31
 TV Show
Co-Executive Producer
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
 2010-10-31
 TV Show
Consulting Producer
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
 2010-10-31
 TV Show
Producer
The United Monster Talent Agency
The United Monster Talent Agency
 2010-09-27
 Movie
Year Role Movie/Tv

Costume & Make-Up

Year Role Movie/Tv
2023 Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
 2023-09-10
 TV Show
2019 Makeup Effects Designer
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
 2019-07-24
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Captive State
Captive State
 2019-03-15
 Movie
2012 Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Man with the Iron Fists
The Man with the Iron Fists
 2012-11-02
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Seven Psychopaths
Seven Psychopaths
 2012-10-12
 Movie
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
The Grey
The Grey
 2012-01-26
 Movie
2011 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
 2011-08-18
 Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
Fright Night
Fright Night
 2011-08-18
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Paul
Paul
 2011-02-14
 Movie
2010 Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
 2010-10-31
 TV Show
Makeup Effects Designer
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf
 2010-10-22
 Movie
2009 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Drag Me to Hell
Drag Me to Hell
 2009-05-27
 Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
The Last House on the Left
The Last House on the Left
 2009-03-13
 Movie
2008 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mirrors
Mirrors
 2008-08-15
 Movie
2007 Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Great Debaters
The Great Debaters
 2007-12-25
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Mist
The Mist
 2007-11-21
 Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
Death Proof
Death Proof
 2007-05-22
 Movie
Makeup Designer
The Hitcher
The Hitcher
 2007-01-19
 Movie
2006 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Valerie on the Stairs
Valerie on the Stairs
 2006-12-29
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Desperation
Desperation
 2006-05-23
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Chocolate
Chocolate
 2006-04-23
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes
 2006-03-10
 Movie
2005 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dance of the Dead
Dance of the Dead
 2005-11-11
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dreams in the Witch House
Dreams in the Witch House
 2005-11-04
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
 2005-05-20
 Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
Cursed
Cursed
 2005-02-25
 Movie
2004 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Riding the Bullet
Riding the Bullet
 2004-10-15
 Movie
2003 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
 2003-10-10
 Movie
2002 Makeup Artist
The Rules of Attraction
The Rules of Attraction
 2002-10-11
 Movie
2001 Makeup Supervisor
Vanilla Sky
Vanilla Sky
 2001-12-14
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Thir13en Ghosts
Thir13en Ghosts
 2001-10-26
 Movie
1999 Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
 1999-10-31
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
 1999-03-16
 Movie
1998 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Black Cat Run
Black Cat Run
 1998-09-18
 Movie
1997 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights
 1997-10-07
 Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
Wishmaster
Wishmaster
 1997-09-19
 Movie
1995 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Lord of Illusions
Lord of Illusions
 1995-08-25
 Movie
Makeup Supervisor
Galaxis
Galaxis
 1995-06-27
 Movie
1993 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cyborg 2
Cyborg 2
 1993-11-24
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ticks
Ticks
 1993-10-12
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Skinner
Skinner
 1993-10-01
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Body Bags
Body Bags
 1993-08-08
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
 1993-02-01
 Movie
1992 Makeup Artist
Army of Darkness
Army of Darkness
 1992-10-31
 Movie
1991 Makeup Supervisor
The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs
 1991-11-01
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Children of the Night
Children of the Night
 1991-09-06
 Movie
1990 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Misery
Misery
 1990-11-30
 Movie
1989 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
 1989-10-12
 Movie
Makeup Effects Designer
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
 1989-10-12
 Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Intruder
Intruder
 1989-01-27
 Movie
1988 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Monkey Shines
Monkey Shines
 1988-07-29
 Movie
1985 Special Effects Makeup Artist
Invasion U.S.A.
Invasion U.S.A.
 1985-09-27
 Movie
Year Role Movie/Tv

Visual Effects

Year Role Movie/Tv
2021 Special Effects Supervisor
Mare of Easttown
Mare of Easttown
 2021-04-18
 TV Show
2007 Special Effects Supervisor
The Reaping
The Reaping
 2007-04-05
 Movie
2000 Creature Technical Director
Crocodile
Crocodile
 2000-12-26
 Movie
1989 Special Effects Supervisor
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
 1989-10-12
 Movie
Visual Effects Supervisor
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
 1989-08-11
 Movie
Creature Effects Technical Director
DeepStar Six
DeepStar Six
 1989-01-13
 Movie
Year Role Movie/Tv

Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
2020 Director
A Creepshow Holiday Special
A Creepshow Holiday Special
 2020-12-18
 Movie
Director
A Creepshow Animated Special
A Creepshow Animated Special
 2020-10-29
 Movie
2019 Director
Creepshow
Creepshow
 2019-09-26
 TV Show
2014 Director
Galyntine
Galyntine
 2014-06-01
 Movie
2011 Director
The Walking Dead - Webisodes
The Walking Dead - Webisodes
 2011-10-03
 TV Show
2010 Director
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
 2010-10-31
 TV Show
Director
The United Monster Talent Agency
The United Monster Talent Agency
 2010-09-27
 Movie
2007 Second Unit Director
The Mist
The Mist
 2007-11-21
 Movie
1992 Second Unit Director
The Nutt House
The Nutt House
 1992-09-10
 Movie
Year Role Movie/Tv

Writing

Year Role Movie/Tv
2020 Writer
A Creepshow Holiday Special
A Creepshow Holiday Special
 2020-12-18
 Movie
Teleplay
A Creepshow Animated Special
A Creepshow Animated Special
 2020-10-29
 Movie
2019 Story
Creepshow
Creepshow
 2019-09-26
 TV Show
Writer
Creepshow
Creepshow
 2019-09-26
 TV Show
Teleplay
Creepshow
Creepshow
 2019-09-26
 TV Show
2010 Story
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
 2010-10-31
 TV Show
Writer
The United Monster Talent Agency
The United Monster Talent Agency
 2010-09-27
 Movie
Year Role Movie/Tv

Creator

Year Role Movie/Tv
2019 Creator
Creepshow
Creepshow
 2019-09-26
 TV Show
Year Role Movie/Tv

Crew

Year Role Movie/Tv
2013 Makeup Effects
Lone Survivor
Lone Survivor
 2013-12-24
 Movie
Makeup Effects
The Green Inferno
The Green Inferno
 2013-09-08
 Movie
2012 Makeup Effects
Django Unchained
Django Unchained
 2012-12-25
 Movie
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
The Grey
The Grey
 2012-01-26
 Movie
2010 Makeup Effects
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
 2010-10-31
 TV Show
Makeup Effects
Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness
 2010-01-28
 Movie
Makeup Effects
The Book of Eli
The Book of Eli
 2010-01-14
 Movie
2009 Makeup Effects
The Final Destination
The Final Destination
 2009-08-26
 Movie
Makeup Effects
Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
 2009-08-02
 Movie
2007 Special Effects
Wretched
Wretched
 2007-10-06
 Movie
Special Effects
Death Proof
Death Proof
 2007-05-22
 Movie
Special Effects
Planet Terror
Planet Terror
 2007-04-06
 Movie
2006 Makeup Effects
Family
Family
 2006-11-03
 Movie
Makeup Effects
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
 2006-10-05
 Movie
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Desperation
Desperation
 2006-05-23
 Movie
2005 Makeup Effects
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
 2005-06-10
 Movie
2003 Makeup Effects
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
 2003-10-10
 Movie
2001 Makeup Effects
Ghosts of Mars
Ghosts of Mars
 2001-08-24
 Movie
Makeup Effects
Spy Kids
Spy Kids
 2001-03-18
 Movie
2000 Makeup Effects
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
 2000-11-22
 Movie
Makeup Effects
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
 2000-03-10
 Movie
1997 Makeup Effects
The Night Flier
The Night Flier
 1997-04-30
 Movie
1996 Stunts
From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
 1996-01-19
 Movie
1995 Makeup Effects
Darkman II: The Return of Durant
Darkman II: The Return of Durant
 1995-07-11
 Movie
Makeup Effects
Citizen X
Citizen X
 1995-02-25
 Movie
1993 Makeup Effects
Body Bags
Body Bags
 1993-08-08
 Movie
1992 Makeup Effects
Dr. Giggles
Dr. Giggles
 1992-10-23
 Movie
1990 Makeup Effects
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
 1990-05-03
 Movie
Makeup Effects
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
 1990-01-12
 Movie
1989 Special Effects
The Horror Show
The Horror Show
 1989-04-28
 Movie
1987 Makeup Effects
Creepshow 2
Creepshow 2
 1987-05-01
 Movie
Makeup Effects
Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II
 1987-03-13
 Movie
1986 Special Effects
From Beyond
From Beyond
 1986-10-24
 Movie
Year Role Movie/Tv

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