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Known For

Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II
1987
as The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
as Sex Machine's Buddy

Horror Career Stats

81
Horror Films
1985-2025
Career Span
41 years in horror
26
As Actor
55
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Peak Era
2000s36 films

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.

Greg Nicotero Filmography

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
2025
as Horror Film Expert
In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020
as Self
A Creepshow Animated Special
A Creepshow Animated Special
2020
Director, Teleplay
A Creepshow Holiday Special
A Creepshow Holiday Special
2020
Director, Writer
In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness
2019
as Self
Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead
2014
as Self
The Green Inferno
The Green Inferno
2013
Makeup Effects
Maniac
Maniac
2012
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Fright Night
Fright Night
2011
Makeup Effects Designer
Piranha 3D
Piranha 3D
2010
as Boat Captain
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
2010
as Self
The United Monster Talent Agency
The United Monster Talent Agency
2010
Director, Writer, Producer
Drag Me to Hell
Drag Me to Hell
2009
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Final Destination
The Final Destination
2009
Makeup Effects
The Last House on the Left
The Last House on the Left
2009
Makeup Effects Designer
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust
2008
as Makeup Effects Guy #3
Mirrors
Mirrors
2008
as Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)
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
as Self
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
2008
as Self
The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
2008
as Himself
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
2007
as Zombie Surgeon
Planet Terror
Planet Terror
2007
Special Effects
The Mist
The Mist
2007
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Second Unit Director
Wretched
Wretched
2007
Special Effects
The Hitcher
The Hitcher
2007
Makeup Designer
The Reaping
The Reaping
2007
Special Effects Supervisor
The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes
2006
as Cyst
Cemetery Gates
Cemetery Gates
2006
as Stoner Dude Michael
Chocolate
Chocolate
2006
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
2006
Makeup Effects, Makeup Supervisor
Family
Family
2006
Makeup Effects
Valerie on the Stairs
Valerie on the Stairs
2006
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Desperation
Desperation
2006
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Becoming a Werewolf
Becoming a Werewolf
2005
as Greg Nicotero
Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
2005
as Bridgekeeper Zombie
Cursed
Cursed
2005
as Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
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
Jenifer
Jenifer
2005
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Riding the Bullet
Riding the Bullet
2004
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed
Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed
2004
Special Effects
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
2004
Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Bubba Ho-tep
Bubba Ho-tep
2002
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ghosts of Mars
Ghosts of Mars
2001
Makeup Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Thir13en Ghosts
Thir13en Ghosts
2001
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Crocodile
Crocodile
2000
Creature Technical Director
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
2000
Special Effects Makeup Artist
House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill
1999
as Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
1999
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Wishmaster
Wishmaster
1997
Makeup Effects Designer
The Night Flier
The Night Flier
1997
Makeup Effects
From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
as Sex Machine's Buddy
The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist
1995
as Elevator Punk
Darkman II: The Return of Durant
Darkman II: The Return of Durant
1995
Makeup Effects
Tales from the Hood
Tales from the Hood
1995
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Lord of Illusions
Lord of Illusions
1995
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Body Bags
Body Bags
1993
as Man with Dog
Doppelganger
Doppelganger
1993
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ticks
Ticks
1993
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Skinner
Skinner
1993
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence
1992
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dr. Giggles
Dr. Giggles
1992
Makeup Effects
Children of the Night
Children of the Night
1991
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs
1991
Makeup Supervisor
From Dusk Til Dawn
From Dusk Til Dawn
1991
Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
Makeup Effects
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
as Guy In Gas Station
Intruder
Intruder
1989
as Townie in Car
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
The Horror Show
The Horror Show
1989
Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Monkey Shines
Monkey Shines
1988
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II
1987
as The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
Creepshow 2
Creepshow 2
1987
Makeup Effects
Night of the Creeps
Night of the Creeps
1986
as Extra (uncredited)
From Beyond
From Beyond
1986
Special Effects
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
1985
as Johnson
Lullaby
Lullaby
Makeup Effects Designer
The Slashin' of the Christ
The Slashin' of the Christ
Producer

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