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Ryan Nicholson

Ryan Nicholson

Directing1971Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Biography

Ryan Nicholson was a Canadian makeup artist and director of independent horror films.​

Nicholson was a Canadian special effects makeup artist and filmmaker known for his work in horror cinema. He began his career in special effects, contributing to series like The X-Files. Nicholson later directed independent horror films such as Gutterballs (2008) and Hanger (2009), noted for their explicit content and practical effects. His contributions to genre filmmaking are recognized for their boldness and creativity.

Acting History

2016
The Evil in Us
Makeup Effects
Dead Rising: Endgame
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2015
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep
as Maurice / Monty
Dead Rising: Watchtower
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Vendetta
Prosthetic Designer
2014
S.I.D.S.
as The Doctor
Collar
Director
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2012
Grave Encounters 2
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
2011
Famine
as The Nailer
Famine
Director
Famine
Writer
Famine
Producer
2010
2009
Hanger
Director
Hanger
Writer
Hanger
Producer
The Seventh Shadow
Prosthetic Makeup Artist
2008
Gutterballs
Director
Gutterballs
Executive Producer
2007
Ghost Rider
Makeup Effects
Dark Paradox
Prosthetic Designer
2006
Live Feed
Director
Live Feed
Producer
Live Feed
Writer
Live Feed
Screenplay
Live Feed
Makeup Designer
Murder on Pleasant Drive
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Deadly Lessons
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Hell Hath No Fury
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2005
Blood Angels
Makeup Designer
2004
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios
as Psychotic Boyfriend
Monster Island
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Chronicles of Riddick
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2003
Dreamcatcher
Makeup Effects
2000
Blacktop
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1999
Double Jeopardy
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Resurrection
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1997
Bleeders
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Twists of Terror
Makeup Effects

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1/1/1971
Day of Death
10/8/2019
Place of Birth
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada