Ryan Nicholson

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1971-01-01

Deathday 2019-10-08 (48 years old)

Place of Birth Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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

Director

2017
2014
Collar

as Director

2013
2013
Dead Nude Girls

as Director

2011
Famine

as Director

2010
Star Vehicle

as Director

2009
Hanger

as Director

2008
Gutterballs

as Director

2006
Live Feed

as Director

2006
Hell Hath No Fury

as Director

2003
Torched

as Director

Costume & Make-Up

2016
Dead Rising: Endgame

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

2015
Dead Rising: Watchtower

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

2015
Vendetta

as Prosthetic Designer

2014
La Petite Mort 2: Nasty Tapes

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

2007
Dark Paradox

as Prosthetic Designer

2006
Hell Hath No Fury

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

2006
Live Feed

as Makeup Designer

2006
Deadly Lessons

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

2006
Murder on Pleasant Drive

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

2005
Blood Angels

as Makeup Designer

2004
The Chronicles of Riddick

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

2004
Monster Island

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

2000
Blacktop

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

1999
Resurrection

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

1999
Double Jeopardy

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

1997
Bleeders

as Special Effects Makeup Artist

Writer

2013
2013
Evil Feed

as Screenstory

2013
Dead Nude Girls

as Screenplay

2011
Famine

as Writer

2010
Star Vehicle

as Writer

2009
Hanger

as Writer

2008
Gutterballs

as Writer

2006
2006
Live Feed

as Screenplay

2006
Live Feed

as Story

2006
Live Feed

as Writer

Crew

2016
The Evil in Us

as Makeup Effects

2016
It Stains the Sands Red

as Makeup Effects

2014
Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge

as Special Effects

2013
Dead Nude Girls

as Cinematography

2012
Grave Encounters 2

as Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects

2007
Ghost Rider

as Makeup Effects

2003
Dreamcatcher

as Makeup Effects

1997
Twists of Terror

as Makeup Effects

Producer

2013
Dead Nude Girls

as Executive Producer

2009
Hanger

as Producer

2008
Gutterballs

as Executive Producer

2006
Hell Hath No Fury

as Producer

2006
Live Feed

as Producer

Actor

2015
Gutterballs 2: Balls Deep

as Maurice / Monty

2014
S.I.D.S.

as The Doctor

2004
Necrophagia - Nightmare Scenarios

as Psychotic Boyfriend