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Greg Nicotero

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Mar 15 1963
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Greg Nicotero is 61 years old
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Poster of The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
Greg Nicotero will be
62 in The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
as 'Horror Film Expert'.
Thu, Sep 18 2025
Poster of King on Screen
King on Screen
Greg Nicotero was
60 in King on Screen
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 11 2023
Poster of Attack of the Doc!
Attack of the Doc!
Greg Nicotero was
60 in Attack of the Doc!
Fri, Apr 21 2023
Poster of Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny
Greg Nicotero was
57 in Tales of the Uncanny
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 31 2020
Poster of In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Greg Nicotero was
57 in In Search of Darkness: Part II
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
Greg Nicotero was
57 in Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Aug 25 2020
Poster of In Search of Darkness
In Search of Darkness
Greg Nicotero was
56 in In Search of Darkness
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 01 2019
Poster of Captive State
Captive State
Greg Nicotero was
56 in Captive State
as 'Hunter Puppeteer'.
Fri, Mar 15 2019
Poster of Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
Greg Nicotero was
55 in Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 30 2019
Poster of Long Live the King
Long Live the King
Greg Nicotero was
53 in Long Live the King
as 'himself'.
Sat, Oct 01 2016
Poster of It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
Greg Nicotero was
53 in It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 12 2016
Poster of Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
Greg Nicotero was
52 in Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Nov 18 2015
Poster of Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
Greg Nicotero was
52 in Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 27 2015
Poster of Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Greg Nicotero was
52 in Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 16 2015
Poster of Fanarchy
Fanarchy
Greg Nicotero was
52 in Fanarchy
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 18 2015
Poster of An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
Greg Nicotero was
51 in An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 18 2014
Poster of Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead
Greg Nicotero was
50 in Doc of the Dead
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 10 2014
Poster of The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
Greg Nicotero was
50 in The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Greg Nicotero was
50 in Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
as 'Self - Effects Supervisor'.
Fri, Sep 13 2013
Poster of Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
Greg Nicotero was
49 in Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 20 2012
Poster of Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Greg Nicotero was
48 in Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 10 2012
Poster of Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
Greg Nicotero was
48 in Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 13 2011
Poster of Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
Greg Nicotero was
48 in Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 15 2011
Poster of Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
Greg Nicotero was
48 in Nightmare Factory
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 27 2011
Poster of Piranha 3D
Piranha 3D
Greg Nicotero was
47 in Piranha 3D
as 'Boat Captain'.
Fri, Aug 20 2010
Poster of The Making of The Walking Dead
The Making of The Walking Dead
Greg Nicotero was
47 in The Making of The Walking Dead
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 31 2010
Poster of His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Greg Nicotero was
47 in His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 20 2010
Poster of Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
Greg Nicotero was
46 in Inglourious Basterds
as 'Gestapo Major (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 02 2009
Poster of The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
Greg Nicotero was
46 in The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 02 2009
Poster of Monsterland
Monsterland
Greg Nicotero was
46 in Monsterland
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 29 2009
Poster of Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Greg Nicotero was
45 in Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2008
Poster of Mirrors
Mirrors
Greg Nicotero was
45 in Mirrors
as 'Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 15 2008
Poster of He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Greg Nicotero was
45 in He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 09 2008
Poster of Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust
Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust
Greg Nicotero was
45 in Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust
as 'Makeup Effects Guy #3'.
Fri, Jul 04 2008
Poster of The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist
The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist
Greg Nicotero was
45 in The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist
as 'Himself (as Gregory Nicotero)'.
Tue, Mar 25 2008
Poster of Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
Greg Nicotero was
45 in Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 25 2008
Poster of The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
Greg Nicotero was
45 in The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Mar 25 2008
Poster of When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
Greg Nicotero was
45 in When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 25 2008
Poster of Zombiemania
Zombiemania
Greg Nicotero was
44 in Zombiemania
as 'Himself - Makeup Artist'.
Thu, Jan 03 2008
Poster of 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
Greg Nicotero was
44 in One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Dec 18 2007
Poster of Bloodsucking Cinema
Bloodsucking Cinema
Greg Nicotero was
44 in Bloodsucking Cinema
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 26 2007
Poster of Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
Greg Nicotero was
44 in Diary of the Dead
as 'Zombie Surgeon'.
Sat, May 26 2007
Poster of Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Greg Nicotero was
43 in Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 13 2006
Poster of Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Greg Nicotero was
43 in Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 26 2006
Poster of Cemetery Gates
Cemetery Gates
Greg Nicotero was
43 in Cemetery Gates
as 'Stoner Dude Michael'.
Tue, May 30 2006
Poster of Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Greg Nicotero was
43 in Working with a Master: John Carpenter
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 28 2006
Poster of The Hills Have Eyes
The Hills Have Eyes
Greg Nicotero was
42 in The Hills Have Eyes
as 'Cyst'.
Fri, Mar 10 2006
Poster of Becoming a Werewolf
Becoming a Werewolf
Greg Nicotero was
42 in Becoming a Werewolf
as 'Greg Nicotero'.
Tue, Jun 21 2005
Poster of Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
Greg Nicotero was
42 in Land of the Dead
as 'Bridgekeeper Zombie'.
Sat, Jun 18 2005
Poster of Cursed
Cursed
Greg Nicotero was
41 in Cursed
as 'Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 25 2005
Poster of John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
Greg Nicotero was
41 in John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 23 2004
Poster of The Many Days of Day of the Dead
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
Greg Nicotero was
40 in The Many Days of Day of the Dead
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Aug 19 2003
Poster of The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
Greg Nicotero was
37 in The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 29 2000
Poster of House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill
Greg Nicotero was
36 in House on Haunted Hill
as 'Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 29 1999
Poster of Full Tilt Boogie
Full Tilt Boogie
Greg Nicotero was
35 in Full Tilt Boogie
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 31 1998
Poster of From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
Greg Nicotero was
32 in From Dusk Till Dawn
as 'Sex Machine's Buddy'.
Fri, Jan 19 1996
Poster of The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist
Greg Nicotero was
31 in The Demolitionist
as 'Elevator Punk'.
Thu, Mar 09 1995
Poster of Body Bags
Body Bags
Greg Nicotero was
30 in Body Bags
as 'Man with Dog'.
Sun, Aug 08 1993
Poster of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Greg Nicotero was
26 in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
as 'Guy In Gas Station'.
Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of Gorgon Video Magazine
Gorgon Video Magazine
Greg Nicotero was
26 in Gorgon Video Magazine
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 30 1989
Poster of Intruder
Intruder
Greg Nicotero was
25 in Intruder
as 'Townie in Car'.
Fri, Jan 27 1989
Poster of Evil Dead II
Evil Dead II
Greg Nicotero was
23 in Evil Dead II
as 'The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 13 1987
Poster of Night of the Creeps
Night of the Creeps
Greg Nicotero was
23 in Night of the Creeps
as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 21 1986
Poster of Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Greg Nicotero was
22 in Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
Greg Nicotero was
22 in Day of the Dead
as 'Johnson'.
Wed, Jul 03 1985
Poster of Not Your Average Joe
Not Your Average Joe
Greg Nicotero will be
61+ in Not Your Average Joe
as 'Self'.
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Poster of The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Greg Nicotero was
59+ in The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 2022
Poster of Dead Talk Live
Dead Talk Live
Greg Nicotero was
57+ in Dead Talk Live
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 25 2020
Poster of Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Greg Nicotero was
55+ in Eli Roth's History of Horror
as 'Self, '.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Poster of James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Greg Nicotero was
55+ in James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 29 2018
Poster of Geeking Out
Geeking Out
Greg Nicotero was
53+ in Geeking Out
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 24 2016
Poster of Ride with Norman Reedus
Ride with Norman Reedus
Greg Nicotero was
53+ in Ride with Norman Reedus
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 12 2016
Poster of Talking Dead
Talking Dead
Greg Nicotero was
48+ in Talking Dead
as 'Executive Producer, Himself, '.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 2011
Poster of The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Greg Nicotero was
47+ in The Walking Dead
as 'Walker (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 31 2010
Poster of 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
Greg Nicotero was
44+ in 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 2007