Tom Savini
Biography
Thomas Vincent "Tom" Savini (born November 3, 1946) is an American actor, stuntman, director, award-winning special effects and makeup artist. He is known for his work on the Living Dead films directed by George A. Romero, as well as Creepshow, The Burning, Friday the 13th, The Prowler, and Maniac. He directed the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead. Though officially retired from special effects, he has continued to direct, produce and star in several movies. Savini has been known to refer movie make-up effects projects to graduates of his school. He has appeared in films such as Dawn of the Dead (and its remake), From Dusk till Dawn, Grindhouse, and Machete.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Costume & Make-Up
Known Credits
225
Gender
Male
Birthday
1946-11-03 (79 years old)
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Acting
2025
Queens of the Dead as Mayor2024
Terrifier 3 as Bystander2022
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow as Not available2022
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time as Self2021
Pandemonic as Poem 12021
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend as Self (archive footage)2021
The History of Metal and Horror as Self2020
Locke & Key as Locksmith2020
Zombies and Bikers as Himself2020
Dead Talk Live as Self - Guest2019
NOS4A2 as Snake2019
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs as Self2019
The Movies That Made Us as Self2018
Eli Roth's History of Horror as Self2015
The Sadist as The Sadist2014
Doc of the Dead as Self2013
Machete Kills as Osiris Amanpour2012
Django Unchained as Tracker2012
The Perks of Being a Wallflower as Mr. Callahan2012
Horrorween as Killer2012
Redd Inc. as Peter Bava2012
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood as Sheriff of Nottingham2011
Halloween Wars as Self - Judge2011
Nightmare Factory as Self2010
Machete as Osiris Amanpour2010
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th as Self2009
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions as Self2008
Zack and Miri Make a Porno as Jenkins2008
Zombiemania as Himself - Makeup Artist2008
Lost Boys: The Tribe as David Van Etten2007
Planet Terror as Deputy Tolo2007
Diary of the Dead as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)2007
Grindhouse as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")2006
American Scary as Himself2005
Land of the Dead as Machete Zombie2005
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking as Self2005
Forest of the Damned as Stephen2004
Dawn of the Dead as The County Sheriff2004
UnConventional as Self2004
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead as Himself2004
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man as Self2003
Zombiegeddon as Jesus Christ2003
Vicious as Kane2003
The Many Days of Day of the Dead as Himself2002
Ted Bundy as Salt Lake City Detective2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror as Self2000
Aqua Teen Hunger Force as Cop (voice)2000
Sheena as Peter Reynolds2000
The American Nightmare as Self1997
Wishmaster as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)1996
From Dusk Till Dawn as Sex Machine1995
Mr. Stitch as Chemical / Weapons Engineer1995
The Demolitionist as Roland1994
Spooky World as Self1992
Innocent Blood as News Photographer1990
Night of the Living Dead as (uncredited)1990
Two Evil Eyes as The Monomaniac1989
The Simpsons as Tom Savini (voice)1988
The Incredibly Strange Film Show as Self1987
Creepshow 2 as The Creep1986
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects as Himself1985
Day of the Dead as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)1985
The Ripper as Jack the Ripper1984
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)1982
Creepshow as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")1981
Knightriders as Morgan1980
Friday the 13th as Knife Killer (uncredited)1980
Maniac as Disco Boy1979
Effects as Nicky1978
Dawn of the Dead as Motorcycle Raider1978
Martin as ArthurNaN
Nightmare City as Not available2023
Spooktacular! as Not available2023
That's a Wrap as Manager2021
Behind the Monsters as Self2020
FANTASMAGORIA - STAGIONE UNO as Himself2020
Tales of the Uncanny as Self2020
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall as Himself2020
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi as Self2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II as Self2014
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary as Self2013
Cool As Hell as The Demon Slayer2013
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' as Self2012
Death from Above as Sheriff Raynick2011
The Theatre Bizarre as Dr. Maurey2011
Underground Entertainment: The Movie as Interrupting Tom2009
The Shark Is Still Working as Self2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX as Self2007
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' as Self2007
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To as Uncle Tom2006
Beyond the Wall of Sleep as Sheriff2006
It Runs in the Family as Himself2006
The Absence of Light as The Higher Power2006
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw as Self2006
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills as Self2004
The Friday the 13th Chronicles as Self2004
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary) as Self2001
Web of Darkness as Rouge2001
The Monster Man as Joe1997
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! as Self1993
Zombie Jamboree as Himself1991
Dario Argento: Master of Horror as Himself1987
Drive-In Madness! as HimselfNaN
The 4th Reich as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger2023
Taste the Blood of Martin as Himself2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III as Self2022
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento as self2020
The FX of Dawn as Not available2017
Cult of Terror as Self - Make-up Designer2015
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini as Self2014
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines as Himself2013
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece as Self2012
I Heart Monster Movies as Himself2010
The Dead Matter as Sebed2010
The Death Dealer as Not available2009
Tattoos: A Scarred History as Self2008
Sea of Dust as Prester John2007
Loaded Dice as The Bishop2007
Blood, Boobs & Beast as Himself2007
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini as Not available2004
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All as Himself2004
Death 4 Told as Man (segment "The Psychic")2004
Unearthed as Det. Victor Tonelli2004
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore as Himself2004
Special Report: Zombie Invasion as Sheriff Cahill2003
Two Masters' Eyes as Not available2002
Blood Bath as Stranger2001
Children of the Living Dead as Deputy Hughs1999
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic as Self1999
The Devil Ant as Tom Savini1997
Eyes Are Upon You as Eddie Rao1997
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors as Himself1994
Spooky World as Self1989
Heartstopper as Lt. Ron Vargo1989
Z-TV as Self1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini as Himself1986
Stephen King's World of Horror as Self1984
The Boy Who Loved Trolls as Motorcyclist1981
Document of the Dead as HimselfCrew
2018
Dogman's Rabies: Underdog Thanks2015
The Sadist Producer2011
The Theatre Bizarre Director2009
Deadtime Stories Director2007
Diary of the Dead Thanks2004
Chill Factor: House Call Director2002
Ted Bundy Special Effects Makeup Artist2001
Children of the Living Dead Stunt Coordinator2001
Web of Darkness Special Effects Coordinator2001
Web of Darkness Makeup Effects1997
Cutting Moments Special Effects Supervisor1995
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster Special Effects1995
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster Special Effects Makeup Artist1993
Trauma Makeup Effects1993
Trauma Makeup Artist1990
Two Evil Eyes Stunts1990
Two Evil Eyes Special Effects1990
Two Evil Eyes Makeup Effects1990
Two Evil Eyes Special Effects Key Makeup Artist1990
Night of the Living Dead Director1988
Monkey Shines Special Effects Makeup Artist1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Special Effects Makeup Artist1985
Day of the Dead Stunt Coordinator1985
Invasion U.S.A. Special Effects Makeup Artist1984
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter Special Effects Makeup Artist1982
Creepshow Makeup Effects1982
Midnight Special Effects1981
Nightmare Special Effects Supervisor1981
The Burning Makeup Effects Designer1981
Eyes of a Stranger Special Effects Makeup Artist1980
Friday the 13th Stunts1980
Maniac Stunt Coordinator1980
Maniac Special Effects Makeup Artist1978
Dawn of the Dead Makeup Artist1978
Martin Makeup Effects1978
Martin Stunts1974
Dead of Night Special Effects1974
Dead of Night Makeup Artist1974
Deranged Makeup ArtistNaN
The Evilry Special Effects Makeup ArtistNaN
Nightmare City DirectorNaN
Nightmare City Writer2023
Spooktacular! Executive Producer2019
Creepshow Director2015
Troll Empire Thanks2012
Redd Inc. Makeup Artist2012
Death from Above Makeup Artist2002
Ted Bundy Makeup Artist2001
Web of Darkness Makeup Artist1999
Cold Hearts Makeup Artist1997
Cutting Moments Makeup Artist1996
The Assassination File Special Effects Makeup Artist1995
Mr. Stitch Makeup Artist1995
George Romero's Golden Tales 3 Director1994
Spooky World Producer1994
Backstreet Justice Special Effects1994
Spooky World Producer1993
Necronomicon Makeup Artist1993
Killing Zoe Makeup Artist1992
Ghostwriter Makeup Artist1991
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh Makeup Artist1990
Tales from the Darkside Director1989
Heartstopper Makeup Artist1988
Red Scorpion Makeup Artist1985
Day of the Dead Makeup Artist1984
Maria's Lovers Makeup Artist1982
Creepshow Makeup ArtistNaN
Nightmare City Makeup Artist1984
Tales from the Darkside Director1982
Midnight Makeup Artist1982
Till Death Do We Scare Special Effects Makeup Artist1982
Alone in the Dark Special Effects Makeup Artist1981
The Prowler Special Effects Makeup Artist1981
The Burning Special Effects Makeup Artist1980
Friday the 13th Special Effects Makeup Artist1980
Friday the 13th Makeup Artist1979
Effects Makeup Artist1978
Martin Makeup Artist1978
Dawn of the Dead Special Effects Makeup Artist1978
Dawn of the Dead Stunt Double