Tom Savini
Costume & Make-up1946Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Known For
Acting History
Future
2025
Queens of the Dead
as Mayor
2024
Terrifier 3
as Bystander
2023
That's a Wrap
as Manager
2021
2020
Zombies and Bikers
as Himself
Eli Roth's History of Horror
TVas Self• 1 eps
Locke & Key
TVas Locksmith• 1 eps
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
TVas Self• 1 eps
NOS4A2
TVas Snake• 1 eps
2019
Creepshow
TVDirector
2018
2015
2014
Doc of the Dead
as Self
2013
Machete Kills
as Osiris Amanpour
Cool As Hell
as The Demon Slayer
2012
Django Unchained
as Tracker
Redd Inc.
as Peter Bava
Horrorween
as Killer
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
as Mr. Callahan
Redd Inc.
Makeup Artist
2011
The Theatre Bizarre
as Dr. Maurey
Nightmare Factory
as Self
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
as Interrupting Tom
Halloween Wars
TVas Self - Judge
The Theatre Bizarre
Director
2010
Machete
as Osiris Amanpour
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
TVas Cop (voice)• 1 eps
2009
Deadtime Stories
Director
2008
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
as Jenkins
Zombiemania
as Himself - Makeup Artist
Lost Boys: The Tribe
as David Van Etten
2007
Planet Terror
as Deputy Tolo
Grindhouse
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Diary of the Dead
as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Diary of the Dead
Thanks
2006
American Scary
as Himself
2005
Land of the Dead
as Machete Zombie
2004
Death 4 Told
as Man (segment "The Psychic")
Dawn of the Dead
as The County Sheriff
UnConventional
as Self
2003
Zombiegeddon
as Jesus Christ
2001
The Monster Man
as Joe
The Simpsons
TVas Tom Savini (voice)• 1 eps
2000
Sheena
TVas Peter Reynolds• 1 eps
1997
Eyes Are Upon You
as Eddie Rao
Wishmaster
as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
1996
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Sex Machine
1995
The Demolitionist
as Roland
Mr. Stitch
as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
Special Effects
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mr. Stitch
Makeup Artist
1993
Zombie Jamboree
as Himself
Killing Zoe
Makeup Artist
Trauma
Makeup Artist
Trauma
Makeup Effects
Necronomicon
Makeup Artist
1992
Innocent Blood
as News Photographer
Ghostwriter
TVMakeup Artist
1991
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh
Makeup Artist
1990
Night of the Living Dead
as (uncredited)
Two Evil Eyes
as The Monomaniac
Two Evil Eyes
Stunts
Two Evil Eyes
Special Effects
Two Evil Eyes
Makeup Effects
Two Evil Eyes
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Tales from the Darkside
Director
Night of the Living Dead
Director
1988
Monkey Shines
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Red Scorpion
Makeup Artist
1987
Creepshow 2
as The Creep
1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1985
Day of the Dead
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
The Ripper
as Jack the Ripper
Invasion U.S.A.
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Day of the Dead
Stunt Coordinator
Day of the Dead
Makeup Artist
1984
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Maria's Lovers
Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Tales from the Darkside
TVDirector• 3 eps
1982
Creepshow
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Till Death Do We Scare
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Creepshow
Makeup Effects
Creepshow
Makeup Artist
1981
Knightriders
as Morgan
Eyes of a Stranger
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Burning
Makeup Effects Designer
The Burning
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Prowler
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1980
Friday the 13th
as Knife Killer (uncredited)
Maniac
as Disco Boy
Maniac
Stunt Coordinator
Maniac
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th
Stunts
Friday the 13th
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th
Makeup Artist
1978
Dawn of the Dead
as Motorcycle Raider
Martin
as Arthur
Dawn of the Dead
Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
Stunt Double
Martin
Makeup Effects
Martin
Stunts
Martin
Makeup Artist
1974
Dead of Night
Special Effects
Dead of Night
Makeup Artist
Deranged: Confessions of a Necrophile
Makeup Artist