Tom Savini
Biography
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…
Known For
Django Unchained
Tracker
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Mr. Callahan
From Dusk Till Dawn
Sex Machine
Dawn of the Dead
The County Sheriff
Dawn of the Dead
Motorcycle Raider
Planet Terror
Deputy Tolo
Grindhouse
Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Friday the 13th
Knife Killer (uncredited)
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Filmography
Acting (148)
Movies (134)
Black Zombie
2026as Self
Queens of the Dead
2025as Mayor
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025as Self - (archive footage)
Terrifier 3
2024as Bystander
Taste the Blood of Martin
2023as Himself
That's a Wrap
2023as Manager
Spooktacular!
2023as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022as Self
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
2022as self
The History of Metal and Horror
2021as Self
Pandemonic
2021as Poem 1
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021as Self (archive footage)
Zombies and Bikers
2020as Himself
The FX of Dawn
2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020as Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020as Self
Tales of the Uncanny
2020as Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020as Self
FANTASMAGORIA - STAGIONE UNO
2020as Himself
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
2020as Himself
Cult of Terror
2017as Self - Make-up Designer
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015as Self
The Sadist
2015as The Sadist
Doc of the Dead
2014as Self
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
2014as Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
2014as Himself
Machete Kills
2013as Osiris Amanpour
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013as Self
Cool As Hell
2013as The Demon Slayer
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
2013as Self
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
2013as Self
Django Unchained
2012as Tracker
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012as Mr. Callahan
Redd Inc.
2012as Peter Bava
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
2012as Sheriff of Nottingham
Horrorween
2012as Killer
Death from Above
2012as Sheriff Raynick
I Heart Monster Movies
2012as Himself
Nightmare Factory
2011as Self
The Theatre Bizarre
2011as Dr. Maurey
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
2011as Interrupting Tom
Machete
2010as Osiris Amanpour
The Dead Matter
2010as Sebed
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
2010as Self
The Death Dealer
2010 Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
2010as Self
Tattoos: A Scarred History
2009as Self
The Shark Is Still Working
2009as Self
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
2009as Self
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008as Jenkins
Lost Boys: The Tribe
2008as David Van Etten
Sea of Dust
2008as Prester John
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008as Self
Zombiemania
2008as Himself - Makeup Artist
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
2008as Self
Planet Terror
2007as Deputy Tolo
Grindhouse
2007as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Diary of the Dead
2007as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007as Self
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
2007
Loaded Dice
2007as The Bishop
Blood, Boobs & Beast
2007as Himself
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
2007as Uncle Tom
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
2006as Self
The Absence of Light
2006as The Higher Power
American Scary
2006as Himself
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
2006as Self
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
2006as Sheriff
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
2006as Self
It Runs in the Family
2006as Himself
Land of the Dead
2005as Machete Zombie
Forest of the Damned
2005as Stephen
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
2005as Self
Dawn of the Dead
2004as The County Sheriff
Death 4 Told
2004as Man (segment "The Psychic")
UnConventional
2004as Self
Chill Factor: House Call
2004
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004as Himself
Unearthed
2004as Det. Victor Tonelli
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
2004as Self
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
2004as Self
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
2004as Sheriff Cahill
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
2004as Himself
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
2004as Self
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
2004as Himself
Zombiegeddon
2003as Jesus Christ
Two Masters' Eyes
2003
Vicious
2003as Kane
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
2003as Himself
Ted Bundy
2002as Salt Lake City Detective
Blood Bath
2002as Stranger
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001as Self
The Monster Man
2001as Joe
Web of Darkness
2001as Rouge
Children of the Living Dead
2001as Deputy Hughs
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
2001
The American Nightmare
2000as Self
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
2000as Self
The Devil Ant
1999as Tom Savini
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
1999as Self
Wishmaster
1997as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
Eyes Are Upon You
1997as Eddie Rao
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
1997as Self
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
1997as Himself
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996as Sex Machine
The Demolitionist
1995as Roland
Mr. Stitch
1995as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
Spooky World
1994as Self
Zombie Jamboree
1993as Himself
Innocent Blood
1992as News Photographer
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
1991as Himself
Night of the Living Dead
1990as (uncredited)
Two Evil Eyes
1990as The Monomaniac
Heartstopper
1989as Lt. Ron Vargo
Z-TV
1989as Self
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
1989as Himself
Creepshow 2
1987as The Creep
Drive-In Madness!
1987as Himself
Stephen King's World of Horror
1986as Self
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
1986as Himself
Day of the Dead
1985as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
The Ripper
1985as Jack the Ripper
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
1984as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
1984as Motorcyclist
Creepshow
1982as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Knightriders
1981as Morgan
Document of the Dead
1981as Himself
Friday the 13th
1980as Knife Killer (uncredited)
Maniac
1980as Disco Boy
Effects
1979as Nicky
Dawn of the Dead
1978as Motorcycle Raider
Martin
1978as Arthur
Nightmare City
The 4th Reich
as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Television (14)
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
2022
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
2022as Self
Behind the Monsters
2021as Self
Locke & Key
2020as Locksmith
Dead Talk Live
2020as Self - Guest
The Movies That Made Us
2019as Self
NOS4A2
2019as Snake
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
2019as Self
Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018as Self
Halloween Wars
2011as Self - Judge
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000as Cop (voice)
Sheena
2000as Peter Reynolds
The Simpsons
1989as Tom Savini (voice)
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
1988as Self
Crew (79)
Movies (76)
Spooktacular!
2023Executive Producer
Dogman's Rabies: Underdog
2018Thanks
The Sadist
2015Producer
Troll Empire
2015Thanks
Redd Inc.
2012Makeup Artist
Death from Above
2012Makeup Artist
The Theatre Bizarre
2011Director
Deadtime Stories
2009Director
Diary of the Dead
2007Thanks
Chill Factor: House Call
2004Director
Ted Bundy
2002Makeup Artist
Ted Bundy
2002Special Effects Makeup Artist
Web of Darkness
2001Makeup Artist
Web of Darkness
2001Makeup Effects
Web of Darkness
2001Special Effects Coordinator
Children of the Living Dead
2001Stunt Coordinator
Cold Hearts
1999Makeup Artist
Cutting Moments
1997Makeup Artist
Cutting Moments
1997Special Effects Supervisor
The Assassination File
1996Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
1995Special Effects
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
1995Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mr. Stitch
1995Makeup Artist
George Romero's Golden Tales 3
1995Director
Backstreet Justice
1994Special Effects
Spooky World
1994Producer
Killing Zoe
1993Makeup Artist
Necronomicon
1993Makeup Artist
Trauma
1993Makeup Artist
Trauma
1993Makeup Effects
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh
1991Makeup Artist
Night of the Living Dead
1990Director
Two Evil Eyes
1990Makeup Effects
Two Evil Eyes
1990Special Effects
Two Evil Eyes
1990Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Two Evil Eyes
1990Stunts
Tales from the Darkside
1990Director
Heartstopper
1989Makeup Artist
Red Scorpion
1988Makeup Artist
Monkey Shines
1988Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986Special Effects Makeup Artist
Invasion U.S.A.
1985Special Effects Makeup Artist
Day of the Dead
1985Makeup Artist
Day of the Dead
1985Stunt Coordinator
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
1984Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maria's Lovers
1984Makeup Artist
Creepshow
1982Makeup Artist
Creepshow
1982Makeup Effects
Midnight
1982Makeup Artist
Midnight
1982Special Effects
Till Death Do We Scare
1982Special Effects Makeup Artist
Alone in the Dark
1982Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Burning
1981Makeup Effects Designer
The Burning
1981Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Prowler
1981Special Effects Makeup Artist
Eyes of a Stranger
1981Special Effects Makeup Artist
Nightmare
1981Special Effects Supervisor
Friday the 13th
1980Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th
1980Special Effects Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th
1980Stunts
Maniac
1980Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac
1980Stunt Coordinator
Effects
1979Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
1978Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
1978Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
1978Stunt Double
Martin
1978Makeup Artist
Martin
1978Makeup Effects
Martin
1978Stunts
Dead of Night
1974Makeup Artist
Dead of Night
1974Special Effects
Deranged
1974Makeup Artist
Nightmare City
Director
Nightmare City
Makeup Artist
Nightmare City
Writer
The Evilry
Special Effects Makeup Artist
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