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Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Costume & Make-Up·1946·119 films

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…

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As Actor

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

As Director

Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead (1990)
The Theatre Bizarre
The Theatre Bizarre (2011)
Deadtime Stories
Deadtime Stories (2009)
Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside (1990)
George Romero's Golden Tales 3
George Romero's Golden Tales 3 (1995)
Nightmare City
Nightmare City

As Writer

Nightmare City
Nightmare City