Tom Savini
Personal Info
Known for
Costume & Make-Up
Gender
Male
Birthday
1946-11-03 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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
Acting
The 4th Reich
as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
(2024)
Terrifier 3
as Bystander
(2023)
Taste the Blood of Martin
as Himself
(2023)
(2023)
That's a Wrap
as Manager
(2022)
(2022)
(2021)
(2021)
Pandemonic
as Poem 1
(2021)
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
as Self (archive footage)
(2020)
(2020)
FANTASMAGORIA - STAGIONE UNO
as Himself
(2020)
(2020)
(2020)
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self
(2020)
Zombies and Bikers
as Himself
(2020)
(2020)
(2017)
Cult of Terror
as Self - Make-up Designer
(2015)
(2015)
The Sadist
as The Sadist
(2014)
(2014)
Doc of the Dead
as Self
(2014)
(2013)
(2013)
Machete Kills
as Osiris Amanpour
(2013)
Cool As Hell
as The Demon Slayer
(2013)
(2013)
(2012)
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
as Sheriff of Nottingham
(2012)
Death from Above
as Sheriff Raynick
(2012)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
as Mr. Callahan
(2012)
Django Unchained
as Tracker
(2012)
I Heart Monster Movies
as Himself
(2012)
Redd Inc.
as Peter Bava
(2012)
Horrorween
as Killer
(2011)
Nightmare Factory
as Self
(2011)
The Theatre Bizarre
as Dr. Maurey
(2011)
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
as Interrupting Tom
(2010)
Machete
as Osiris Amanpour
(2010)
The Dead Matter
as Sebed
(2010)
(2010)
(2010)
(2009)
(2009)
Tattoos: A Scarred History
as Self
(2008)
Lost Boys: The Tribe
as David Van Etten
(2008)
Zombiemania
as Himself - Makeup Artist
(2008)
(2008)
Sea of Dust
as Prester John
(2008)
(2008)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
as Jenkins
(2007)
Blood, Boobs & Beast
as Himself
(2007)
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
as Uncle Tom
(2007)
(2007)
Grindhouse
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
(2007)
Planet Terror
as Deputy Tolo
(2007)
Diary of the Dead
as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
(2007)
(2007)
Loaded Dice
as The Bishop
(2006)
The Absence of Light
as The Higher Power
(2006)
(2006)
(2006)
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
as Sheriff
(2006)
(2006)
It Runs in the Family
as Himself
(2006)
American Scary
as Himself
(2005)
Land of the Dead
as Machete Zombie
(2005)
Forest of the Damned
as Stephen
(2005)
(2004)
Dawn of the Dead
as The County Sheriff
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
as Himself
(2004)
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
as Himself
(2004)
(2004)
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
as Sheriff Cahill
(2004)
Unearthed
as Det. Victor Tonelli
(2004)
(2004)
UnConventional
as Self
(2004)
Death 4 Told
as The Man
(2003)
Zombiegeddon
as Jesus Christ
(2003)
Vicious
as Kane
(2003)
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
as Himself
(2003)
(2002)
Ted Bundy
as Salt Lake City Detective
(2002)
Blood Bath
as Stranger
(2001)
Web of Darkness
as Rouge
(2001)
The Monster Man
as Joe
(2001)
Children of the Living Dead
as Deputy Hughs
(2001)
(2000)
The American Nightmare
as Self
(2000)
(1999)
(1997)
Eyes Are Upon You
as Eddie Rao
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
Wishmaster
as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
(1996)
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Sex Machine
(1995)
Mr. Stitch
as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
(1995)
The Demolitionist
as Roland
(1994)
Spooky World
as Self
(1993)
Zombie Jamboree
as Himself
(1992)
Innocent Blood
as News Photographer
(1991)
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
as Himself
(1990)
Two Evil Eyes
as The Monomaniac
(1990)
Night of the Living Dead
as (uncredited)
(1989)
Heartstopper
as Lt. Ron Vargo
(1989)
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
as Himself
(1989)
Z-TV
as Self
(1987)
Creepshow 2
as The Creep
(1987)
Drive-In Madness
as Himself
(1986)
(1986)
(1985)
The Ripper
as Jack the Ripper
(1985)
Day of the Dead
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
(1985)
Dario Argento's World of Horror
as Self (Archive)
(1984)
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
as Motorcyclist
(1984)
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
(1982)
Creepshow
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
(1981)
Knightriders
as Morgan
(1981)
Document of the Dead
as Himself
(1980)
Friday the 13th
as Knife Killer (uncredited)
(1980)
Maniac
as Disco Boy
(1979)
Effects
as Nicky
(1978)
Dawn of the Dead
as Motorcycle Raider
(1978)
Martin
as Arthur
Crew
The Evilry
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Nightmare City
Director, Writer, Makeup Artist
George Romero's Golden Tales 3
Director
(2018)
(2015)
The Sadist
Producer
(2012)
Redd Inc.
Makeup Artist
(2012)
Death from Above
Makeup Artist
(2011)
The Theatre Bizarre
Director
(2009)
Deadtime Stories
Director
(2007)
Diary of the Dead
Thanks
(2004)
Chill Factor: House Call
Director
(2002)
Ted Bundy
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist
(2001)
Children of the Living Dead
Stunt Coordinator
(2001)
Web of Darkness
Makeup Effects, Special Effects Coordinator, Makeup Artist
(1999)
Cold Hearts
Makeup Artist
(1997)
Cutting Moments
Special Effects Supervisor, Makeup Artist
(1996)
The Assassination File
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1995)
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1995)
Mr. Stitch
Makeup Artist
(1994)
Backstreet Justice
Makeup Artist
(1994)
Spooky World
Producer
(1993)
Trauma
Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects
(1993)
Killing Zoe
Makeup Artist
(1993)
Necronomicon
Makeup Artist
(1991)
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh
Makeup Artist
(1990)
Two Evil Eyes
Makeup Effects, Special Effects, Stunts, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
(1990)
Night of the Living Dead
Director
(1990)
Tales from the Darkside
Director
(1989)
Heartstopper
Makeup Artist
(1988)
Monkey Shines
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1988)
Red Scorpion
Makeup Artist
(1986)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1985)
Day of the Dead
Stunt Coordinator, Makeup Artist
(1985)
Invasion U.S.A.
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1984)
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1984)
Maria's Lovers
Makeup Artist
(1982)
Creepshow
Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist
(1982)
Midnight
Special Effects, Makeup Artist
(1982)
Till Death Do We Scare
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1982)
Alone in the Dark
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1981)
Nightmare
Special Effects Supervisor
(1981)
The Burning
Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1981)
Eyes of a Stranger
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1981)
The Prowler
Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1980)
Friday the 13th
Stunts, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist
(1980)
Maniac
Stunt Coordinator, Special Effects Makeup Artist
(1979)
Effects
Makeup Artist
(1978)
Dawn of the Dead
Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Stunt Double
(1978)
Martin
Makeup Effects, Stunts, Makeup Artist
(1974)
Dead of Night
Special Effects, Makeup Artist
(1974)
Deranged
Makeup Artist