Greg Nicotero

Born: 1963-03-15

From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For: Costume & Make-Up

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 Sa...

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1996

From Dusk Till Dawn

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2005

Becoming a Werewolf

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2005

Land of the Dead

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1993

Body Bags

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1985

Day of the Dead

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2006

The Hills Have Eyes

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Not Your Average Joe

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2008

Zombiemania

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2008

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

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2008

Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

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1999

House on Haunted Hill

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1986

Night of the Creeps

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2010

Piranha 3D

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2006

Cemetery Gates

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2004

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

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2006

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

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2023

King on Screen

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2025

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The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

character - Horror Film Expert

2024

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Pardon My Curse: The Making of Drag Me to Hell

character - Self

2023

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King on Screen

character - Self

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Attack of the Doc!

character - Self

2022

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

character - Self

2021

The Last Drive-in: The Walking Dead

character - Self

2020

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Tales of the Uncanny

character - Self

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In Search of Darkness: Part II

character - Self

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Tales Behind The Darkside: The Making Of Four Ghoulish Fables

character - Himself

Dead Talk Live

character - Self - Guest

2019

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In Search of Darkness

character - Self

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Captive State

character - Hunter Puppeteer

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Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

character - Self

2018

Eli Roth's History of Horror

character - Self

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

character - Self

2016

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Long Live the King

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Geeking Out

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Ride with Norman Reedus

character - Self

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It Takes a Village: The Making of Village of the Damned

character - Self

2015

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Creature Designers: The Frankenstein Complex

character - Self

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Medieval Times: The Making of Army of Darkness

character - Self

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Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

character - Self

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Fanarchy

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2014

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An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

character - Himself

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Doc of the Dead

character - Self

2013

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The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead

character - Self

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Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

character - Self

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Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of Filmmaking

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2012

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Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

character - Self

2011

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Slashed Prices: The Making of Intruder

character - Self

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Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead 2

character - Self

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Nightmare Factory

character - Self

Talking Dead

character - Self

Talking Dead

character - Executive Producer

Talking Dead

2010

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Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments

character - Self

The Walking Dead

character - Walker (uncredited)

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Piranha 3D

character - Boat Captain

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The Making of The Walking Dead

character - Self

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His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

character - Self

2009

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Inglourious Basterds

character - Gestapo Major (uncredited)

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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

character - Self

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Monsterland

character - Self

2008

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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

character - Self

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Mirrors

character - Guy Playing Pool (uncredited)

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He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

character - Self

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Gingerdead Man 2: The Passion of the Crust

character - Makeup Effects Guy #3

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The Horror of It All: The Visual F/X of The Mist

character - Self

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When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'

character - Self (archive footage)

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Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist'

character - Self

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The Mist: Taming the Beast - The Making of Scene 35

character - Himself

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Zombiemania

character - Himself - Makeup Artist

2007

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One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead

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30 Even Scarier Movie Moments

character - Himself

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Bloodsucking Cinema

character - Self

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Diary of the Dead

character - Zombie Surgeon

2006

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Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

character - Self

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Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

character - Self

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Cemetery Gates

character - Stoner Dude Michael

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Working with a Master: John Carpenter

character - Self

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The Hills Have Eyes

character - Cyst

2005

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Becoming a Werewolf

character - Greg Nicotero

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Land of the Dead

character - Bridgekeeper Zombie

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Cursed

character - Man Pushing Dracula's Coffin (uncredited)

2004

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John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

character - Self

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Comic Book: The Movie

character - Greg Nicotero

2003

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The Many Days of Day of the Dead

character - Himself

2000

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The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier

character - Self

1999

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House on Haunted Hill

character - Rollercoaster Technician (uncredited)

1998

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Full Tilt Boogie

character - Self

1996

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From Dusk Till Dawn

character - Sex Machine's Buddy

1995

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The Demolitionist

character - Elevator Punk

1993

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Body Bags

character - Man with Dog

1989

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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

character - Guy In Gas Station

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Gorgon Video Magazine

character - Self

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Intruder

character - Townie in Car

1987

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Evil Dead II

character - The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)

1986

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Night of the Creeps

character - Extra (uncredited)

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Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

character - Himself

1985

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Day of the Dead

character - Johnson

1900

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Not Your Average Joe

character - Self

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Pulp Fiction: The Facts

character - Self - KNB Effects

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Evil Dead II

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)1987-03-13

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Planet Terror

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects (Crew)2007-04-06

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Death Proof

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects (Crew)2007-05-22

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Mission to Mars

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2000-03-10

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Misery

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1990-11-30

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Body Bags

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)1993-08-08

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Unbreakable

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2000-11-22

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From Beyond

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects (Crew)1986-10-24

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Darkman II: The Return of Durant

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)1995-07-11

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Captive State

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2019-03-15

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The United Monster Talent Agency

Greg Nicotero: Director (Directing)2010-09-27

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Paul

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2011-02-14

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Death Proof

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)2007-05-22

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A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

Greg Nicotero: Visual Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)1989-08-11

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The United Monster Talent Agency

Greg Nicotero: Writer (Writing)2010-09-27

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The United Monster Talent Agency

Greg Nicotero: Producer (Production)2010-09-27

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Drag Me to Hell

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2009-05-27

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Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2011-08-18

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Riding the Bullet

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2004-10-15

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Fright Night

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)2011-08-18

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Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2005-05-20

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Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)1990-01-12

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Boogie Nights

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1997-10-10

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2003-10-10

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Black Cat Run

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1998-09-18

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Creepshow 2

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)1987-05-01

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Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1992-12-10

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The Book of Eli

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2010-01-14

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Dr. Giggles

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)1992-10-23

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Edge of Darkness

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2010-01-28

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Monkey Shines

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1988-07-29

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Invasion U.S.A.

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1985-09-27

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The Final Destination

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2009-08-26

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The Nutt House

Greg Nicotero: Second Unit Director (Directing)1992-09-10

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Ghosts of Mars

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2001-08-24

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Chocolate

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2006-04-23

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2006-10-05

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The Great Debaters

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2007-12-25

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The Mist

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2007-11-21

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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)1989-10-12

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The Green Inferno

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2013-09-08

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Galaxis

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Supervisor (Costume & Make-Up)1995-06-27

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Family

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2006-11-03

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Django Unchained

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2012-12-25

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2003-10-10

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Inglourious Basterds

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2009-08-02

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Cursed

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)2005-02-25

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DeepStar Six

Greg Nicotero: Creature Effects Technical Director (Visual Effects)1989-01-13

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Spy Kids

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2001-03-18

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Never Talk to Strangers

Greg Nicotero: Prosthetics (Costume & Make-Up)1995-10-20

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The Man with the Iron Fists

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2012-11-02

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Lullaby

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)

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The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2005-06-10

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Crocodile

Greg Nicotero: Creature Technical Director (Visual Effects)2000-12-26

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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)1990-05-03

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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)1989-10-12

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Body Bags

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1993-08-08

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Wretched

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects (Crew)2007-10-06

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Doppelganger

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1993-03-01

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The Last House on the Left

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)2009-03-13

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Tales from the Hood

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1995-05-24

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From Dusk Till Dawn

Greg Nicotero: Stunts (Crew)1996-01-19

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From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2000-01-18

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From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1999-03-16

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The Hitcher

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Designer (Costume & Make-Up)2007-01-19

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Wishmaster

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)1997-09-19

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Intruder

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1989-01-27

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The Night Flier

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)1997-04-30

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Dance of the Dead

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2005-11-11

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Dreams in the Witch House

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2005-11-04

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The Hills Have Eyes

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2006-03-10

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Valerie on the Stairs

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2006-12-29

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Ghosts of Mars

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2001-08-24

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Desperation

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2006-05-23

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Desperation

Greg Nicotero: Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects (Crew)2006-05-23

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Déjà Vu

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2006-11-22

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The Rules of Attraction

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2002-10-11

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Lone Survivor

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)2013-12-24

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The Mist

Greg Nicotero: Second Unit Director (Directing)2007-11-21

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Galyntine

Greg Nicotero: Director (Directing)2014-06-01

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Mirrors

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2008-08-15

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Children of the Night

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1991-09-06

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Ticks

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1993-10-12

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The People Under the Stairs

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Supervisor (Costume & Make-Up)1991-11-01

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The Reaping

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)2007-04-05

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Vanilla Sky

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Supervisor (Costume & Make-Up)2001-12-14

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Bubba Ho-tep

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2002-06-09

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Jenifer

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2005-11-18

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Cyborg 2

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1993-11-24

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Lord of Illusions

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1995-08-25

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Skinner

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1993-10-01

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The Grey

Greg Nicotero: Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects (Crew)2012-01-26

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The Grey

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Key Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2012-01-26

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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)2019-07-24

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Citizen X

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)1995-02-25

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The Horror Show

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects (Crew)1989-04-28

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Thir13en Ghosts

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2001-10-26

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A Creepshow Animated Special

Greg Nicotero: Director (Directing)2020-10-29

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The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)2010-10-22

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A Creepshow Animated Special

Greg Nicotero: Teleplay (Writing)2020-10-29

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A Creepshow Holiday Special

Greg Nicotero: Director (Directing)2020-12-18

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A Creepshow Holiday Special

Greg Nicotero: Writer (Writing)2020-12-18

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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1989-10-12

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Seven Psychopaths

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2012-10-12

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Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects (Crew)2004-01-30

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Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects (Crew)2004-07-10

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Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)2004-07-10

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Supervisor (Costume & Make-Up)2006-10-05

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The Horror Show

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)1989-04-28

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The Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero: Director (Directing)

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Fear the Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero: Executive Producer (Production)

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The Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero: Makeup Effects (Crew)

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The Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero: Consulting Producer (Production)

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The Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero: Co-Executive Producer (Production)

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The Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero: Executive Producer (Production)

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Creepshow

Greg Nicotero: Executive Producer (Production)

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Creepshow

Greg Nicotero: Director (Directing)

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The Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)

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Creepshow

Greg Nicotero: Story (Writing)

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The Walking Dead: World Beyond

Greg Nicotero: Consulting Producer (Production)

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Mare of Easttown

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Supervisor (Visual Effects)

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The Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero: Story (Writing)

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Creepshow

Greg Nicotero: Writer (Writing)

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Creepshow

Greg Nicotero: Teleplay (Writing)

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Tales of the Walking Dead

Greg Nicotero: Casting Producer (Production)

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The Walking Dead: Dead City

Greg Nicotero: Consulting Producer (Production)

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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Greg Nicotero: Executive Producer (Production)

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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)

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The Walking Dead - Webisodes

Greg Nicotero: Director (Directing)

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The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

Greg Nicotero: Executive Producer (Production)

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The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

Greg Nicotero: Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)

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The Walking Dead: Torn Apart

Greg Nicotero: Director (Directing)

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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Greg Nicotero: Director (Directing)

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Creepshow

Greg Nicotero: Creator (Creator)

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The Walking Dead: Torn Apart

Greg Nicotero: Creator (Creator)

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