Greg Nicotero

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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Known For

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010 • as Walker (uncredited)

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010 • Director

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010 • Makeup Effects

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010 • Executive Producer

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010 • Consulting Producer

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead

2010 • Co-Executive Producer

Filmography

2025

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
as Horror Film Expert
Movie - Released: 9/18/2025

2024

Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell
Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/29/2024

2023

King on Screen
King on Screen
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/11/2023
Attack of the Doc!
Attack of the Doc!
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/21/2023

2022

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
as Self
TV - Released: 9/7/2022

2021

The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead
The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead
as Self
TV - Released: 10/29/2021

2020

In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/6/2020
Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/31/2020
Movie
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
as Himself
Movie - Released: 8/25/2020
Dead Talk Live
Dead Talk Live
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 4/25/2020

2019

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/30/2019
In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/1/2019
Captive State
Captive State
as Hunter Puppeteer
Movie - Released: 3/15/2019

2018

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
as Self
TV - Released: 4/29/2018
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
as Self
TV - Released: 10/14/2018

2016

It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/12/2016
Long Live the King
Long Live the King
as himself
Movie - Released: 10/1/2016
Ride with Norman Reedus
Ride with Norman Reedus
as Self
TV - Released: 6/12/2016
Geeking Out
Geeking Out
as Self
TV - Released: 7/24/2016

2015

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/16/2015
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/27/2015
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/18/2015
Fanarchy
Fanarchy
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/18/2015

2014

Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/10/2014
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/18/2014

2013

Movie
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/11/2013
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/10/2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/13/2013

2012

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/10/2012

2011

Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/27/2011
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/13/2011
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/15/2011
Talking Dead
Talking Dead
as Self
TV - Released: 10/16/2011
Talking Dead
Talking Dead
as Executive Producer
TV - Released: 10/16/2011
Talking Dead
Talking Dead
TV - Released: 10/16/2011

2010

Piranha 3D
Piranha 3D
as Boat Captain
Movie - Released: 8/20/2010
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/20/2010
The Making of The Walking Dead
The Making of The Walking Dead
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/31/2010
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/17/2010
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
as Walker (uncredited)
TV - Released: 10/31/2010

2009

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/2/2009
Monsterland
Monsterland
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/29/2009
Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
as Gestapo Major (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 8/2/2009

2008

Zombiemania
Zombiemania
as Himself - Makeup Artist
Movie - Released: 1/3/2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/7/2008
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
as Makeup Effects Guy #3
Movie - Released: 7/4/2008
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/9/2008
Mirrors
Mirrors
as Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 8/15/2008
Movie
The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/25/2008
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/25/2008
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/25/2008
Movie
The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/25/2008

2007

Movie
Bloodsucking Cinema
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/26/2007
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
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/18/2007
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
as Zombie Surgeon
Movie - Released: 5/26/2007
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
as Himself
TV - Released: 10/31/2007

2006

The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes
as Cyst
Movie - Released: 3/10/2006
Cemetery Gates
Cemetery Gates
as Stoner Dude Michael
Movie - Released: 5/30/2006
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/13/2006
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/28/2006
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/26/2006

2005

Becoming a Werewolf
Becoming a Werewolf
as Greg Nicotero
Movie - Released: 6/21/2005
Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
as Bridgekeeper Zombie
Movie - Released: 6/18/2005
Cursed
Cursed
as Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 2/25/2005

2004

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/23/2004
Comic Book: The Movie
Comic Book: The Movie
as Greg Nicotero
Movie - Released: 1/27/2004

2003

Movie
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
as Himself
Movie - Released: 8/19/2003

2000

The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/29/2000

1999

House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill
as Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/29/1999

1998

Full Tilt Boogie
Full Tilt Boogie
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/31/1998

1996

From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Sex Machine's Buddy
Movie - Released: 1/19/1996

1995

The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist
as Elevator Punk
Movie - Released: 3/9/1995

1993

Body Bags
Body Bags
as Man with Dog
Movie - Released: 8/8/1993

1989

Gorgon Video Magazine
Gorgon Video Magazine
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/30/1989
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
as Guy In Gas Station
Movie - Released: 10/12/1989
Intruder
Intruder
as Townie in Car
Movie - Released: 1/27/1989

1987

Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II
as The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/13/1987

1986

Night of the Creeps
Night of the Creeps
as Extra (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 8/21/1986
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986

1985

Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
as Johnson
Movie - Released: 7/3/1985

Unknown

Not Your Average Joe
Not Your Average Joe
as Self
Movie
Pulp Fiction: The Facts
Pulp Fiction: The Facts
as Self - KNB Effects
Movie