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Greg Nicotero

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn March 15, 1963 (62 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Grey
  • Fear the Walking Dead
  • Mirrors
  • Piranha 3D
  • Day of the Dead
  • The Rules of Attraction
  • Diary of the Dead
  • Maniac
  • Wishmaster
  • The Walking Dead: World Beyond
  • Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist
  • Body Bags
  • Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
  • Creepshow
  • Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
  • Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow
  • Crocodile
  • Doppelganger
  • Skinner
  • The Demolitionist

Known For

  • The Walking Dead
  • Drag Me to Hell
  • The Mist
  • The Hills Have Eyes

Greg Nicotero Filmography

2019
Captive State · as Hunter Puppeteer
2010
The Walking Dead (TV Series) · as Walker (uncredited)
2010
Piranha 3D · as Boat Captain
2009
Inglourious Basterds · as Gestapo Major (uncredited)
2008
Mirrors · as Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)
2008
Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust · as Makeup Effects Guy #3
2007
Diary of the Dead · as Zombie Surgeon
2006
Cemetery Gates · as Stoner Dude Michael
2006
2005
Land of the Dead · as Bridgekeeper Zombie
2005
Cursed · as Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
1999
House on Haunted Hill · as Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
1996
From Dusk Till Dawn · as Sex Machine's Buddy
1995
The Demolitionist · as Elevator Punk
1993
Body Bags · as Man With Dog
1989
1989
Intruder · as Townie In Car
1987
Evil Dead II · as The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
1986
Night of the Creeps · as Extra (uncredited)
1985

2025
Guts & Glory (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2025
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story · as Consulting Producer
2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2023
The Walking Dead: Dead City (TV Series) · as Consulting Producer
2020
The Walking Dead: World Beyond (TV Series) · as Consulting Producer
2019
Creepshow (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2015
2015
Fear the Walking Dead (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2014
Galyntine · as Executive Producer
2008
Starz Inside: Fantastic Flesh · as Executive Producer

2025
Guts & Glory (TV Series) · as Self - Host
2025
2024
2023
2022
Blumhouse's Compendium of Horror (TV Series) · as Self
2022
King on Screen · as Self
2022
2021
2021
Show Me More (TV Series) · as Self
2020
2020
2020
Dead Talk Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2019
2019
2018
2018
2018
2016
2016
Long Live the King · as Himself
2016
Geeking Out (TV Series) · as Self
2016
Ride with Norman Reedus (TV Series) · as Self
2016
All In with Cam Newton (TV Series) · as Self
2015
2015
2015
2015
Fanarchy · as Self
2014
Doc of the Dead · as Self
2013
2013
2013
RTL Late Night (TV Series) · as Self
2012
2012
Blood and Guts with Scott Ian (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Katie (2012) (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Spoilers (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Beast Wishes · as Self
2012
2011
2011
2011
Talking Dead (TV Series) · as Self
2011
Face Off (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2010
2009
Monsterland · as Self
2009
2008
2008
Starz presents Zombie Mania · as Himself - Makeup Artist
2008
2007
2007
2007
2007
2006
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (TV Series) · as Himself
2006
2006
2006
2006
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004
Comic Book: The Movie · as Greg Nicotero
2003
MythBusters (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Star
2002
The Osbournes (TV Series) · as Self
2002
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1997
Full Tilt Boogie · as Self
1989
1986
1975
Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest

2025
Guts & Glory (TV Series) · as Created By
2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (TV Series) · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (TV Series) · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2022
Tales of the Walking Dead (TV Series) · as Casting Producer
2021
Mare of Easttown (TV Series) · as Special Effects Supervisor
2020
2019
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood · as Makeup Effects Designer
2019
Captive State · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2012
Maniac · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2012
The Man with the Iron Fists · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2012
Seven Psychopaths · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2011
The Grey · as Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
2011
The Walking Dead: Webisodes (TV Series) · as Story
2011
Fright Night · as Makeup Effects Designer
2011
Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2011
Paul · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2010
The Walking Dead (TV Series) · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2010
The Walking Dead (TV Series) · as Co-Executive Producer
2010
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf · as Makeup Effects Designer
2009
Drag Me to Hell · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2009
The Last House on the Left · as Makeup Effects Designer
2008
Mirrors · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2007
The Great Debaters · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2007
Death Proof · as Makeup Effects Designer
2007
The Mist · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2007
The Mist · as Second Unit Director
2007
The Reaping · as Special Effects Supervisor
2007
The Hitcher · as Makeup Designer
2006
Valerie on the Stairs · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2006
Deja Vu · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2006
Chocolate · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2006
Desperation · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2006
2006
The Hills Have Eyes · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2005
Jenifer · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2005
Dance of the Dead · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2005
Dreams in the Witch House · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2005
Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2005
Cursed · as Makeup Effects Designer
2004
Riding the Bullet · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2004
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2003
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2002
2002
Bubba Ho-Tep · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2001
Vanilla Sky · as Makeup Supervisor
2001
Thir13en Ghosts · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2001
Ghosts of Mars · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
2000
Crocodile · as Creature Technical Director
1999
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1999
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1998
Black Cat Run · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1997
Boogie Nights · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1997
Wishmaster · as Makeup Effects Designer
1995
Never Talk to Strangers · as Prosthetics
1995
Lord of Illusions · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1995
Galaxis · as Makeup Supervisor
1995
Tales from the Hood · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1995
Black Velvet Pantsuit · as Co-Executive Producer
1993
Ticks · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1993
Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1993
Doppelganger · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1993
Skinner · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1993
Body Bags · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1992
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1992
The Nutt House · as Second Unit Director
1991
The People Under the Stairs · as Makeup Supervisor
1991
Children of the Night · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1990
Misery · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1990
1989
The Horror Show · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers · as Makeup Effects Designer
1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers · as Special Effects Supervisor
1989
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child · as Visual Effects Supervisor
1989
Intruder · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1989
DeepStar Six · as Creature Effects Technical Director
1988
Monkey Shines · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1985
Invasion U.S.A. · as Special Effects Makeup Artist

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