Tom Savini
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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.
Known for
Credits
Django Unchained (2012)
as Tracker
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
as Sex Machine
Terrifier 3 (2024)
as Bystander
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
as The Sheriff
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
as Mr. Callahan
Friday the 13th (1980)
as Knife Killer (uncredited)
Planet Terror (2007)
as Deputy Tolo
Land of the Dead (2005)
as Machete Zombie
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
as Jenkins
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
as Motorcycle Raider
Night of the Living Dead (1990)
as (uncredited)
Day of the Dead (1985)
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Machete (2010)
as Osiris Amanpour
Machete Kills (2013)
as Osiris Amanpour
Diary of the Dead (2007)
as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Creepshow (1982)
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Innocent Blood (1992)
as News Photographer
Grindhouse (2007)
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Creepshow 2 (1987)
as The Creep
Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)
as David Van Etten
Black Zombie (2026)
as Self
Queens of the Dead (2025)
as Mayor
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)
as Self
Two Evil Eyes (1990)
as The Monomaniac
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies (2025)
as Self (archive footage)
Doc of the Dead (2014)
as Self
Knightriders (1981)
as Morgan
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010)
as Self
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
as Self
The Shark Is Still Working (2009)
as Self
Maniac (1980)
as Disco Boy
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Ted Bundy (2002)
as Salt Lake City Detective
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film (2000)
as Self
Horrorween (2012)
as Killer
Martin (1978)
as Arthur
Tattoos: A Scarred History (2009)
as Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)
as Self
The History of Metal and Horror (2021)
as Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020)
as Self
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006)
as Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020)
as Self
Nightmare Factory (2011)
as Self
Nightmare City (—)
Actor
Zombiegeddon (2003)
as Jesus Christ
The Demolitionist (1995)
as Roland
The American Nightmare (2000)
as Self
Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011)
as Interrupting Tom
Tales of the Uncanny (2020)
as Self
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' (2013)
as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)
as Self
Children of the Living Dead (2001)
as Deputy Hughs
That's a Wrap (2023)
as Manager
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001)
as Self
The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984)
as Motorcyclist
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007)
as Self
Beyond the Wall of Sleep (2006)
as Sheriff
UnConventional (2004)
as Self
The Theatre Bizarre (2011)
as Dr. Maurey
Heartstopper (1989)
as Lt. Ron Vargo
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary) (2004)
as Self
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead (2004)
as Himself
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! (2010)
as Self
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man (2004)
as Self
Z-TV (1989)
as Self
Vicious (2003)
as Kane
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead (2001)
Actor
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! (1997)
as Self
Blood Bath (2002)
as Stranger
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)
as Self
Stephen King's World of Horror (1986)
as Self
Blood, Boobs & Beast (2007)
as Himself
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (2009)
as Self
Zombie Jamboree ‘93 (1993)
as Himself
The Friday the 13th Chronicles (2004)
as Self
The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003)
as Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines (2014)
as Himself
Forest of the Damned (2005)
as Stephen
Document of the Dead (1981)
as Himself
It Runs in the Family (2006)
as Self
Mr. Stitch (1995)
as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
Cult of Terror (2017)
as Self - Make-up Designer
The Absence of Light (2006)
as The Higher Power
I Heart Monster Movies (2012)
as Self
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986)
as Himself
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions (2009)
as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)
as Self
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors (1997)
as Self
Redd Inc. (2012)
as Peter Bava
Unearthed (2004)
as Det. Victor Tonelli
The Dead Matter (2010)
as Sebed
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005)
as Self
Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991)
as Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999)
as Self
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore (2004)
as Self
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood (2012)
as Sheriff of Nottingham
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento (2022)
as self
In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)
as Self
Eyes Are Upon You (1997)
as Eddie Rao
Taste the Blood of Martin (2023)
as Himself
Special Report: Zombie Invasion (2004)
as Sheriff Cahill
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall (2020)
as Himself
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece (2013)
as Self
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All (2004)
as Himself
The FX of Dawn (2020)
Actor
Death from Above (2012)
as Sheriff Raynick
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning (2009)
as Self
Loaded Dice (2007)
as The Bishop
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary (2014)
as Self
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw (2006)
as Self
American Scary (2006)
as Himself
The Devil Ant (1999)
as Tom Savini
Chill Factor: House Call (2004)
Actor
Two Masters' Eyes (2003)
Actor
Sea of Dust (2008)
as Prester John
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini (2007)
Actor
The 4th Reich (—)
as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Effects (1979)
as Nicky
Spooky World (1994)
as Self
Drive-In Madness! (1987)
as Himself
Spooktacular! (2023)
as Self
Zombies and Bikers (2020)
as Himself
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To (2007)
as Uncle Tom
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic (2010)
as Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)
The Ripper (1985)
as Jack the Ripper
Zombiemania (2008)
as Himself - Makeup Artist
The Death Dealer (2010)
Actor
The Sadist (2015)
as The Sadist
Death 4 Told (2004)
as Man (segment "The Psychic")
Pandemonic (2021)
as Poem 1
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini (1989)
as Himself
Cool As Hell (2013)
as The Demon Slayer
Web of Darkness (2001)
as Rouge
The Monster Man (2001)
as Joe