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
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
as The Sheriff
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
as Mr. Callahan
Friday the 13th (1980)
as Knife Killer (uncredited)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
as Jenkins
Planet Terror (2007)
as Deputy Tolo
Machete (2010)
as Osiris Amanpour
Land of the Dead (2005)
as Machete Zombie
Machete Kills (2013)
as Osiris Amanpour
Night of the Living Dead (1990)
as (uncredited)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
as Motorcycle Raider
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Creepshow (1982)
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Grindhouse (2007)
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Day of the Dead (1985)
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Innocent Blood (1992)
as News Photographer
Diary of the Dead (2007)
as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Creepshow 2 (1987)
as The Creep
Two Evil Eyes (1990)
as The Monomaniac
Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)
as David Van Etten
Black Zombie (2026)
as Self
Queens of the Dead (2025)
as Mayor
Maniac (1980)
as Disco Boy
Knightriders (1981)
as Morgan
Ted Bundy (2002)
as Salt Lake City Detective
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies (2025)
as Self - (archive footage)
Martin (1978)
as Arthur
The Shark Is Still Working (2009)
as Self
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010)
as Self
Nightmare Factory (2011)
as Self
Zombiegeddon (2003)
as Jesus Christ
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)
as Self
Redd Inc. (2012)
as Peter Bava
Nightmare City (—)
Actor
Blood Bath (2002)
as Stranger
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
as Self
Zombie Jamboree ‘93 (1993)
as Himself
The American Nightmare (2000)
as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)
as Self
Vicious (2003)
as Kane
Horrorween (2012)
as Killer
UnConventional (2004)
as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)
as Self
Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011)
as Interrupting Tom
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007)
as Self
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
The Theatre Bizarre (2011)
as Dr. Maurey
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)
as Self
Unearthed (2004)
as Det. Victor Tonelli
The Demolitionist (1995)
as Roland
Mr. Stitch (1995)
as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
Tattoos: A Scarred History (2009)
as Self
Blood, Boobs & Beast (2007)
as Himself
Doc of the Dead (2014)
as Self
That's a Wrap (2023)
as Manager
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film (2000)
as Self
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man (2004)
as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)
as Self
The History of Metal and Horror (2021)
as Self
The 4th Reich (—)
as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020)
as Self
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead (2001)
Actor
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020)
as Self
Loaded Dice (2007)
as The Bishop
The Dead Matter (2010)
as Sebed
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (2009)
as Self
Eyes Are Upon You (1997)
as Eddie Rao
Stephen King's World of Horror (1986)
as Self
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)
as Self
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead (2004)
as Himself
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006)
as Self
Forest of the Damned (2005)
as Stephen
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' (2013)
as Self
The Ripper (1985)
as Jack the Ripper
Cult of Terror (2017)
as Self - Make-up Designer
The Devil Ant (1999)
as Tom Savini
Tales of the Uncanny (2020)
as Self
Beyond the Wall of Sleep (2006)
as Sheriff
Document of the Dead (1981)
as Himself
American Scary (2006)
as Himself
The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984)
as Motorcyclist
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento (2022)
as self
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! (1997)
as Self
Heartstopper (1989)
as Lt. Ron Vargo
I Heart Monster Movies (2012)
as Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines (2014)
as Himself
Two Masters' Eyes (2003)
Actor
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors (1997)
as Self
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! (2010)
as Self
Zombiemania (2008)
as Himself - Makeup Artist
Children of the Living Dead (2001)
as Deputy Hughs
Spooktacular! (2023)
as Self
The FX of Dawn (2020)
Actor
The Absence of Light (2006)
as The Higher Power
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning (2009)
as Self
Spooky World (1994)
as Self
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986)
as Himself
Effects (1979)
as Nicky
Sea of Dust (2008)
as Prester John
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece (2013)
as Self
Z-TV (1989)
as Self
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary) (2004)
as Self
Web of Darkness (2001)
as Rouge
Death 4 Told (2004)
as Man (segment "The Psychic")
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary (2014)
as Self
The Monster Man (2001)
as Joe
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood (2012)
as Sheriff of Nottingham
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001)
as Self
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions (2009)
as Self
Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991)
as Self
The Friday the 13th Chronicles (2004)
as Self
Pandemonic (2021)
as Poem 1
It Runs in the Family (2006)
as Self
The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003)
as Self
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To (2007)
as Uncle Tom
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore (2004)
as Self
The Sadist (2015)
as The Sadist
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall (2020)
as Himself
Zombies and Bikers (2020)
as Himself
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw (2006)
as Self
Death from Above (2012)
as Sheriff Raynick
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999)
as Self
Cool As Hell (2013)
as The Demon Slayer
Drive-In Madness! (1987)
as Himself
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini (2007)
Actor
The Death Dealer (2010)
Actor
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All (2004)
as Himself
Chill Factor: House Call (2004)
Actor
Special Report: Zombie Invasion (2004)
as Sheriff Cahill
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005)
as Self
Taste the Blood of Martin (2023)
as Himself
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini (1989)
as Himself
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic (2010)
as Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)