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