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Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Costume & Make-Up

Born: November 3, 1946Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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
Filmography
Black Zombie

Black Zombie

Self

2026
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

Self - (archive footage)

2025
Queens of the Dead

Queens of the Dead

Mayor

2025
Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3

Bystander

2024
Spooktacular!

Spooktacular!

Self

2023
That's a Wrap

That's a Wrap

Manager

2023
Taste the Blood of Martin

Taste the Blood of Martin

Himself

2023
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

self

2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III

Self

2022
Pandemonic

Pandemonic

Poem 1

2021
The History of Metal and Horror

The History of Metal and Horror

Self

2021

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

Self (archive footage)

2021

The FX of Dawn

2020
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall

Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall

Himself

2020
Zombies and Bikers

Zombies and Bikers

Himself

2020
Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny

Self

2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II

Self

2020
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Self

2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Self

2020
Cult of Terror

Cult of Terror

Self - Make-up Designer

2017
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Self

2015
The Sadist

The Sadist

The Sadist

2015
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

Himself

2014
Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

Self

2014
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

Self

2014
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

Self

2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Self

2013
Machete Kills

Machete Kills

Osiris Amanpour

2013
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

Self

2013
Cool As Hell

Cool As Hell

The Demon Slayer

2013
Django Unchained

Django Unchained

Tracker

2012
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

Sheriff of Nottingham

2012
Redd Inc.

Redd Inc.

Peter Bava

2012
Horrorween

Horrorween

Killer

2012

I Heart Monster Movies

Himself

2012
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Mr. Callahan

2012
Death from Above

Death from Above

Sheriff Raynick

2012
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

Self

2011
The Theatre Bizarre

The Theatre Bizarre

Dr. Maurey

2011
Underground Entertainment: The Movie

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

Interrupting Tom

2011

The Death Dealer

2010

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Self

2010
Machete

Machete

Osiris Amanpour

2010
The Dead Matter

The Dead Matter

Sebed

2010
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

Self

2010
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

2010
Tattoos: A Scarred History

Tattoos: A Scarred History

Self

2009
The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

Self

2009
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

Self

2009
Sea of Dust

Sea of Dust

Prester John

2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Self

2008
Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Jenkins

2008
Lost Boys: The Tribe

Lost Boys: The Tribe

David Van Etten

2008
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

Self

2008
Zombiemania

Zombiemania

Himself - Makeup Artist

2008
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Self

2007
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To

It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To

Uncle Tom

2007
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

2007
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)

2007
Loaded Dice

Loaded Dice

The Bishop

2007
Blood, Boobs & Beast

Blood, Boobs & Beast

Himself

2007
Planet Terror

Planet Terror

Deputy Tolo

2007
Grindhouse

Grindhouse

Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")

2007
American Scary

American Scary

Himself

2006
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Self

2006

It Runs in the Family

Himself

2006

Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

Self

2006
The Absence of Light

The Absence of Light

The Higher Power

2006
Beyond the Wall of Sleep

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

Sheriff

2006

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

Self

2006
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

Self

2005
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

Machete Zombie

2005
Forest of the Damned

Forest of the Damned

Stephen

2005
Special Report: Zombie Invasion

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

Sheriff Cahill

2004

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

Himself

2004

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

Himself

2004
The Friday the 13th Chronicles

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

Self

2004
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)

Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)

Self

2004
UnConventional

UnConventional

Self

2004
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

Himself

2004

Chill Factor: House Call

2004

Unearthed

Det. Victor Tonelli

2004
Death 4 Told

Death 4 Told

Man (segment "The Psychic")

2004
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

Self

2004
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

The County Sheriff

2004
Vicious

Vicious

Kane

2003

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

Himself

2003
Zombiegeddon

Zombiegeddon

Jesus Christ

2003

Two Masters' Eyes

2003

Blood Bath

Stranger

2002
Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

Salt Lake City Detective

2002
Children of the Living Dead

Children of the Living Dead

Deputy Hughs

2001

Web of Darkness

Rouge

2001

The Monster Man

Joe

2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Self

2001
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

2001
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

Self

2000
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

Self

2000
The Devil Ant

The Devil Ant

Tom Savini

1999
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

Self

1999
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

Himself

1997
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

Self

1997
Eyes Are Upon You

Eyes Are Upon You

Eddie Rao

1997
From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

Sex Machine

1996
Mr. Stitch

Mr. Stitch

Chemical / Weapons Engineer

1995
The Demolitionist

The Demolitionist

Roland

1995
Spooky World

Spooky World

Self

1994

Zombie Jamboree

Himself

1993
Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood

News Photographer

1992
Dario Argento: Master of Horror

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

Himself

1991
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

(uncredited)

1990
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

The Monomaniac

1990
Heartstopper

Heartstopper

Lt. Ron Vargo

1989

Z-TV

Self

1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

Himself

1989
Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

The Creep

1987
Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness!

Himself

1987
Stephen King's World of Horror

Stephen King's World of Horror

Self

1986
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

Himself

1986
The Ripper

The Ripper

Jack the Ripper

1985
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

1985
The Boy Who Loved Trolls

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

Motorcyclist

1984
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)

1984
Creepshow

Creepshow

Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")

1982
Knightriders

Knightriders

Morgan

1981
Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

Himself

1981
Maniac

Maniac

Disco Boy

1980
Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

Knife Killer (uncredited)

1980
Effects

Effects

Nicky

1979
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

Motorcycle Raider

1978
Martin

Martin

Arthur

1978