Ryan Nicholson (1971 – October 8, 2019) was a Canadian special effects makeup artist and filmmaker.

Biography

Nicholson was born in 1971 in

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. He was a self-taught artist who ran special-effects shop Flesh & Fantasy for a number of years before he began directing and producing his own independent films through his production company Plotdigger Films. He was married to Megan Nicholson and had one son.

Television

Nicholson worked in the makeup department on many television shows including ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Andromeda'' for which he was nominated for the

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three times for Best Achievement in Make-Up, with a win in 2002.

Film

Nicholson contributed to ''

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'' and ''

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'' films, in addition to ''

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'', '' Blade: Trinity'' and ''

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''. Nicholson also wrote, produced, and directed several films under the banner of his production company Plotdigger Films, including '' Torched'', '' Gutterballs'', '' Live Feed'', '' Hanger'', ''

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Death

Nicholson died from

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on October 8, 2019.

Filmography

References

External links

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Plotdigger Films Inc. - The independent horror and grindhouse films of Ryan NicholsonOfficial web site for "Star Vehicle"
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