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