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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
Dawn of the Dead
(1978)
Motorcycle Raider
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
(2012)
Mr. Callahan
Wishmaster
(1997)
Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
(2008)
Jenkins
Machete
(2010)
Osiris Amanpour
Planet Terror
(2007)
Deputy Tolo
Day of the Dead
(1985)
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
(1984)
Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Machete Kills
(2013)
Osiris Amanpour
Full Filmography
Acting
Martin
(1977)
Arthur
Dawn of the Dead
(1978)
Motorcycle Raider
Effects
(1979)
Nicky
Friday the 13th
(1980)
Knife Killer (uncredited)
Maniac
(1980)
Disco Boy
Knightriders
(1981)
Morgan
Document of the Dead
(1981)
Himself
Creepshow
(1982)
Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
(1984)
Motorcyclist
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
(1984)
Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
The Ripper
(1985)
Jack the Ripper
Dario Argento's World of Horror
(1985)
Himself (Archive)
Day of the Dead
(1985)
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
(1986)
Himself
Stephen King's World of Horror
(1986)
Self
Creepshow 2
(1987)
The Creep
Drive-In Madness
(1987)
Himself
Heartstopper
(1989)
Lt. Ron Vargo
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
(1989)
Himself
The Incredibly Strange Film Show: George A. Romero & Tom Savini
(1989)
Self
Two Evil Eyes
(1990)
The Monomaniac
Night of the Living Dead
(1990)
(uncredited)
The World of Dario Argento 2: Master of Horror
(1991)
Himself
Innocent Blood
(1992)
News Photographer
Zombie Jamboree
(1993)
Himself
Spooky World
(1994)
Mr. Stitch
(1995)
Chemical / Weapons Engineer
The Demolitionist
(1995)
Roland
From Dusk Till Dawn
(1996)
Sex Machine
Eyes Are Upon You
(1997)
Eddie Rao
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
(1997)
Self
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
(1997)
Himself
Wishmaster
(1997)
Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
(1999)
Self
The American Nightmare
(2000)
Self
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
(2000)
Self
Children of the Living Dead
(2001)
Deputy Hughs
Web of Darkness
(2001)
Rouge
The Monster Man
(2001)
Joe
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
(2001)
Self
Ted Bundy
(2002)
Salt Lake City Detective
Blood Bath
(2002)
Stranger
Zombiegeddon
(2003)
Jesus Christ
Vicious
(2003)
Kane
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
(2003)
Himself
Two Masters' Eyes
(2003)
Dawn of the Dead
(2004)
The County Sheriff
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
(2004)
Self
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
(2004)
Himself
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
(2004)
Himself
Unearthed
(2004)
Det. Victor Tonelli
Creature Feature: 60 Years of the Gill-Man
(2004)
Himself
UnConventional
(2004)
Self
Death 4 Told
(2004)
The Man
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
(2004)
Himself
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
(2004)
Sheriff Cahill
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
(2004)
Self
Land of the Dead
(2005)
Machete Zombie
Forest of the Damned
(2005)
Stephen
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
(2005)
Self
The Absence of Light
(2006)
The Higher Power
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
(2006)
Himself
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
(2006)
Self
American Scary
(2006)
Himself
It Runs in the Family
(2006)
Himself
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
(2006)
Sheriff
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
(2006)
Self
Blood, Boobs & Beast
(2007)
Himself
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
(2007)
Uncle Tom
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
(2007)
Himself
Grindhouse
(2007)
Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Planet Terror
(2007)
Deputy Tolo
Diary of the Dead
(2007)
Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
(2007)
Loaded Dice
(2007)
The Bishop
Lost Boys: The Tribe
(2008)
David Van Etten
Zombiemania
(2008)
Himself - Makeup Artist
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
(2008)
Self
Sea of Dust
(2008)
Prester John
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
(2008)
Self
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
(2008)
Jenkins
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
(2009)
Self
A Friday the 13th Reunion
(2009)
Self
Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th
(2009)
Self
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore – Tom Savini on Part IV
(2009)
Himself
Machete
(2010)
Osiris Amanpour
The Dead Matter
(2010)
Sebed
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
(2010)
Self
The Death Dealer
(2010)
Nightmare Factory
(2011)
Self
The Theatre Bizarre
(2011)
Dr. Maurey
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
(2011)
Interrupting Tom
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
(2012)
Sheriff of Nottingham
Death from Above
(2012)
Sheriff Raynick
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
(2012)
Mr. Callahan
Django Unchained
(2012)
Tracker
I Heart Monster Movies
(2012)
Himself
Redd Inc.
(2012)
Peter Bava
Horrorween
(2012)
Killer
Machete Kills
(2013)
Osiris Amanpour
Cool As Hell
(2013)
The Demon Slayer
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
(2013)
Self - Special Make-Up Effects
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
(2013)
Self
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
(2014)
Himself
Doc of the Dead
(2014)
Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
(2014)
Himself
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
(2015)
Self
The Sadist
(2015)
The Sadist
Cult of Terror
(2017)
Self - Make-up Designer
Clapboard Jungle
(2020)
In Search of Darkness: Part II
(2020)
Self
Tales of the Uncanny
(2020)
Self
Zombies and Bikers
(2020)
Himself
Memories of Monroeville
(2020)
Himself
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
(2020)
Self
FANTASMAGORIA - STAGIONE UNO
(2020)
Himself
The History of Metal and Horror
(2021)
Self
Pandemonic
(2021)
Poem 1
In Search of Darkness: Part III
(2022)
Self
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
(2022)
self
Taste the Blood of Martin
(2023)
Himself
Spooktacular!
(2023)
That's a Wrap
(2023)
Manager
Costume & Make-Up
Dead of Night
(1974)
Makeup Artist
Deranged
(1974)
Makeup Artist
Martin
(1977)
Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
(1978)
Special Effects Makeup Artist and Makeup Artist
Effects
(1979)
Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th
(1980)
Special Effects Makeup Artist and Makeup Artist
Maniac
(1980)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Burning
(1981)
Special Effects Makeup Artist and Makeup Effects Designer
The Prowler
(1981)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Eyes of a Stranger
(1981)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Creepshow
(1982)
Makeup Artist
Midnight
(1982)
Makeup Artist
Till Death Do We Scare
(1982)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Alone in the Dark
(1982)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maria's Lovers
(1984)
Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
(1984)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Day of the Dead
(1985)
Makeup Artist
Invasion U.S.A.
(1985)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
(1986)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Red Scorpion
(1988)
Makeup Artist
Monkey Shines
(1988)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Heartstopper
(1989)
Makeup Artist
Two Evil Eyes
(1990)
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh
(1991)
Makeup Artist
Trauma
(1993)
Makeup Artist
Necronomicon
(1993)
Makeup Artist
Killing Zoe
(1993)
Makeup Artist
Backstreet Justice
(1994)
Makeup Artist
Mr. Stitch
(1995)
Makeup Artist
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
(1995)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Assassination File
(1996)
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cutting Moments
(1997)
Makeup Artist
Cold Hearts
(1999)
Makeup Artist
Web of Darkness
(2001)
Makeup Artist
Ted Bundy
(2002)
Makeup Artist and Special Effects Makeup Artist
Redd Inc.
(2012)
Makeup Artist
Death from Above
(2012)
Makeup Artist
Crew
Dead of Night
(1974)
Special Effects
Martin
(1977)
Makeup Effects and Stunts
Dawn of the Dead
(1978)
Stunt Double
Friday the 13th
(1980)
Stunts
Maniac
(1980)
Stunt Coordinator
Creepshow
(1982)
Makeup Effects
Midnight
(1982)
Special Effects
Day of the Dead
(1985)
Stunt Coordinator
Two Evil Eyes
(1990)
Stunts, Makeup Effects, and Special Effects
Trauma
(1993)
Makeup Effects
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
(1995)
Special Effects
Children of the Living Dead
(2001)
Stunt Coordinator
Web of Darkness
(2001)
Special Effects Coordinator and Makeup Effects
Diary of the Dead
(2007)
Thanks
Dogman's Rabies: Underdog
(2018)
Thanks
Visual Effects
Directing
Night of the Living Dead
(1990)
Director
Tales from the Darkside
(1990)
Director
Chill Factor: House Call
(2004)
Director
Deadtime Stories
(2009)
Director
The Theatre Bizarre
(2011)
Director
Production