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 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.
Filmography
all 176
Movies 157
self 75
TV Shows 19
Director 7
Voice 1
Bystander

Terrifier 3 (2024)
Movie
5.37
Manager

That's a Wrap (2023)
Movie
Poem 1

Pandemonic (2021)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)
Movie
Self - Guest

Dead Talk Live (2020)
TV
Locksmith

Locke & Key (2020)
TV
9
Snake

NOS4A2 (2019)
TV
5.8
Self - Make-up Designer

Cult of Terror (2017)
Movie
The Sadist

The Sadist (2015)
Movie
Self - Special Make-Up Effects

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)
Movie
Osiris Amanpour

Machete Kills (2013)
Movie
4.31
The Demon Slayer

Cool As Hell (2013)
Movie
Sheriff of Nottingham

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood (2012)
Movie
6.22
Peter Bava

Redd Inc. (2012)
Movie
Killer

Horrorween (2012)
Movie
Mr. Callahan

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
Movie
7.29
Sheriff Raynick

Death from Above (2012)
Movie
Self - Judge

Halloween Wars (2011)
TV
Dr. Maurey / Director

The Theatre Bizarre (2011)
Movie
Interrupting Tom

Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011)
Movie
Osiris Amanpour

Machete (2010)
Movie
5.37
Talkin' Tom

Crazy Rides a Sawhorse (2010)
Movie
Director

Deadtime Stories (2009)
Movie
4
Prester John

Sea of Dust (2008)
Movie
David Van Etten

Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)
Movie
4.33
Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited) / Thanks

Diary of the Dead (2007)
Movie
5.8
The Bishop

Loaded Dice (2007)
Movie
Deputy Tolo (segment 'Planet Terror')

Grindhouse (2007)
Movie
3.5
Deputy Tolo

Planet Terror (2007)
Movie
6.5
Himself

American Scary (2006)
Movie
The Higher Power

The Absence of Light (2006)
Movie
Machete Zombie

Land of the Dead (2005)
Movie
5.79
Sheriff Cahill

Special Report: Zombie Invasion (2004)
Movie
Det. Victor Tonelli

Unearthed (2004)
Movie
Man (segment "The Psychic")

Death 4 Told (2004)
Movie
The County Sheriff

Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Movie
7.13
Jesus Christ

Zombiegeddon (2003)
Movie
Stranger

Blood Bath (2002)
Movie
Salt Lake City Detective / Special Effects Makeup Artist / Makeup Artist

Ted Bundy (2002)
Movie
Deputy Hughes

Children of the Living Dead (2001)
Movie
Uncle Joe

The Monster Man (2001)
Movie
Himself (voice)

Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000)
TV
6.44
Peter Reynolds

Sheena (2000)
TV
Makeup Artist

Cold Hearts (1999)
Movie
Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)

Wishmaster (1997)
Movie
4.91
Special Effects Supervisor / Makeup Artist

Cutting Moments (1997)
Movie
Eddie Rao

Eyes Are Upon You (1997)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Assassination File (1996)
Movie
Sex Machine

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Movie
6.18
Chemical / Weapons Engineer / Makeup Artist

Mr. Stitch (1995)
Movie
Special Effects / Special Effects Makeup Artist

Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster (1995)
Movie
Makeup Artist

Backstreet Justice (1994)
Movie
Makeup Artist

Necronomicon (1993)
Movie
6
Himself

Zombie Jamboree (1993)
Movie
Makeup Artist

Killing Zoe (1993)
Movie
6
Makeup Artist / Makeup Effects

Trauma (1993)
Movie
6
Makeup Artist

Ghostwriter (1992)
TV
News Photographer

Innocent Blood (1992)
Movie
5.17
Makeup Artist

Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh (1991)
Movie
(uncredited) / Director

Night of the Living Dead (1990)
Movie
5.83
The Monomaniac / Special Effects / Makeup Effects / Stunts / Special Effects Key Makeup Artist

Two Evil Eyes (1990)
Movie
6
Tom Savini (voice)

The Simpsons (1989)
TV
6.68
Lt. Ron Vargo

Heartstopper (1989)
Movie
Self

Z-TV (1989)
Movie
Makeup Artist

Red Scorpion (1988)
Movie
1
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Monkey Shines (1988)
Movie
5
The Creep

Creepshow 2 (1987)
Movie
5.59
Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
Movie
5.4
Jack the Ripper

The Ripper (1985)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Invasion U.S.A. (1985)
Movie
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited) / Stunt Coordinator / Makeup Artist

Day of the Dead (1985)
Movie
5.44
Self (Archive)

Dario Argento's World of Horror (1985)
Movie
Motorcyclist

The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984)
Movie
Makeup Artist

Maria's Lovers (1984)
Movie
Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited) / Special Effects Makeup Artist

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
Movie
4.8
Special Effects / Makeup Artist

Midnight (1982)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Alone in the Dark (1982)
Movie
4.89
Garbage Man #2 (segment 'Epilogue') / Makeup Effects / Makeup Artist

Creepshow (1982)
Movie
4.89
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Till Death Do We Scare (1982)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Prowler (1981)
Movie
9
Special Effects Supervisor

Nightmare (1981)
Movie
6
Makeup Effects Designer / Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Burning (1981)
Movie
5.67
Morgan

Knightriders (1981)
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist

Eyes of a Stranger (1981)
Movie
Disco Boy / Stunt Coordinator / Special Effects Makeup Artist

Maniac (1980)
Movie
1.5
Knife Killer (uncredited) / Stunts / Special Effects Makeup Artist / Makeup Artist

Friday the 13th (1980)
Movie
6.38
Nicky / Makeup Artist

Effects (1979)
Movie
Motorcycle Raider / Makeup Artist / Special Effects Makeup Artist / Stunt Double

Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Movie
5.82
Arthur / Makeup Effects / Stunts / Makeup Artist

Martin (1977)
Movie
4
Special Effects / Makeup Artist

Dead of Night (1974)
Movie
6
Makeup Artist

Deranged (1974)
Movie
Writer / Director / Makeup Artist

Nightmare City
Movie
SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger

The 4th Reich
Movie
Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Evilry
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1946-11-03 (78 years old)
Birth NameThomas Vincent Savini
Birth PlacePittsburgh, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known Asトム・サヴィーニ
AwardsTime Machine Award, 13th Saturn Awards
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