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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.
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Known For
Creepshow
(1982)
Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Creepshow 2
(1987)
The Creep
Django Unchained
(2012)
Tracker
Friday the 13th
(1980)
Knife Killer (uncredited)
Grindhouse
(2007)
Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
From Dusk Till Dawn
(1996)
Sex Machine
Dawn of the Dead
(2004)
The County Sheriff
Machete Kills
(2013)
Osiris Amanpour
Dawn of the Dead
(1978)
Motorcycle Raider
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
(2012)
Mr. Callahan
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
(2008)
Jenkins
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
(1984)
Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Wishmaster
(1997)
Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
Diary of the Dead
(2007)
Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)