Greg Nicotero

Make-up effects master and the show's most prolific director.

Greg Nicotero is an American special make-up effects artist, producer and director. He was an executive producer, special make-up effects supervisor and lead director on The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, directed 37 episodes of The Walking Dead, and created The Walking Dead: Webisodes.

Quick Facts

Born

15 March 1963

Birth name

Gregory Nicotero

Birthplace

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Relatives

Frank Nicotero (cousin)

Occupation

Director
SFX Artist
Producer

Known for

The Walking Dead

Years active

1985–present

Lore & Background

His first major effects job was George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (1985), under Romero and Tom Savini. In 1988 he co-founded KNB EFX Group with Robert Kurtzman and Howard Berger.