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