Ryan Nicholson
Ryan Nicholson
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.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
64
Gender
Male
Birthday
1971-01-01 (54 years old)
Place of Birth
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Acting

2015

Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep as Maurice / Monty

2014

S.I.D.S. as The Doctor

2013

Dead Nude Girls as Not available

2011

Famine as The Nailer

2004

Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios as Psychotic Boyfriend
Crew

2017

Big Fucking Monster Director

2016

Dead Rising: Endgame Special Effects Makeup Artist

2016

The Evil in Us Makeup Effects

2016

It Stains the Sands Red Makeup Effects

2015

Dead Rising: Watchtower Special Effects Makeup Artist

2015

Vendetta Prosthetic Designer

2014

Collar Director

2014

Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge Special Effects

2014

La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes Special Effects Makeup Artist

2013

The Profane Exhibit Director

2013

Evil Feed Screenstory

2013

Dead Nude Girls Screenplay

2013

Dead Nude Girls Director

2013

Dead Nude Girls Cinematography

2013

Dead Nude Girls Executive Producer

2012

Grave Encounters 2 Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects

2011

Famine Writer

2011

Famine Director

2011

Famine Producer

2010

Star Vehicle Writer

2010

Star Vehicle Director

2009

Hanger Director

2009

Hanger Producer

2009

Hanger Writer

2009

The Seventh Shadow Prosthetic Makeup Artist

2008

Gutterballs Director

2008

Gutterballs Executive Producer

2008

Gutterballs Writer

2007

Ghost Rider Makeup Effects

2007

Dark Paradox Prosthetic Designer

2006

Live Feed Director

2006

Hell Hath No Fury Director

2006

Hell Hath No Fury Writer

2006

Hell Hath No Fury Producer

2006

Hell Hath No Fury Special Effects Makeup Artist

2006

Live Feed Producer

2006

Live Feed Writer

2006

Live Feed Screenplay

2006

Live Feed Makeup Designer

2006

Live Feed Story

2006

Deadly Lessons Special Effects Makeup Artist

2006

Murder on Pleasant Drive Special Effects Makeup Artist

2005

Blood Angels Makeup Designer

2004

Monster Island Special Effects Makeup Artist

2004

The Chronicles of Riddick Special Effects Makeup Artist

2003

Dreamcatcher Makeup Effects

2003

Torched Director

2000

Blacktop Special Effects Makeup Artist

1999

Resurrection Special Effects Makeup Artist

1999

Double Jeopardy Special Effects Makeup Artist

1997

Twists of Terror Makeup Effects

1997

Bleeders Special Effects Makeup Artist