Tom Savini
Costume & Make-Up
Born November 3, 1946 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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
Filmography
Queens of the Dead
2025 · Mayor
Terrifier 3
2024 · Bystander
That's a Wrap
2023 · Manager
In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022 · Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020 · Self
Tales of the Uncanny
2020 · Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015 · Self
Doc of the Dead
2014 · Self
Machete Kills
2013 · Osiris Amanpour
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013 · Self
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
2012 · Sheriff of Nottingham
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012 · Mr. Callahan
Django Unchained
2012 · Tracker
Redd Inc.
2012 · Peter Bava
Nightmare Factory
2011 · Self
The Theatre Bizarre
2011 · Dr. Maurey
Machete
2010 · Osiris Amanpour
The Dead Matter
2010 · Sebed
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
2010 · Self
The Shark Is Still Working
2009 · Self
Lost Boys: The Tribe
2008 · David Van Etten
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008 · Jenkins
Blood, Boobs & Beast
2007 · Himself
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007 · Self
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)
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
2006 · Self
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
2006 · Sheriff
Land of the Dead
2005 · Machete Zombie
Forest of the Damned
2005 · Stephen
Dawn of the Dead
2004 · The Sheriff
Zombiegeddon
2003 · Jesus Christ
Ted Bundy
2002 · Salt Lake City Detective
Children of the Living Dead
2001 · Deputy Hughs
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001 · Self
The American Nightmare
2000 · Self
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996 · Sex Machine
Mr. Stitch
1995 · Chemical / Weapons Engineer
The Demolitionist
1995 · Roland
Innocent Blood
1992 · News Photographer
Two Evil Eyes
1990 · The Monomaniac
Night of the Living Dead
1990 · (uncredited)
Creepshow 2
1987 · The Creep
The Ripper
1985 · Jack the Ripper
Day of the Dead
1985 · Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
1984 · Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Creepshow
1982 · Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Knightriders
1981 · Morgan
Document of the Dead
1981 · Himself
Friday the 13th
1980 · Knife Killer (uncredited)
Maniac
1980 · Disco Boy
Effects
1979 · Nicky
Dawn of the Dead
1978 · Motorcycle Raider
Martin
1978 · Arthur
