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
The 4th Reich
as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Nightmare City
Director
Nightmare City
Writer
Nightmare City
Makeup Artist
The Evilry
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2025
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
as Self - (archive footage)
Queens of the Dead
as Mayor
2024
Terrifier 3
as Bystander
2023
That's a Wrap
as Manager
Taste the Blood of Martin
as Himself
Spooktacular!
as Self
Spooktacular!
Executive Producer
2021
Pandemonic
as Poem 1
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
as Self (archive footage)
Behind the Monsters
TVas Self
The Movies That Made Us
TVas Self• 1 eps
2020
Zombies and Bikers
as Himself
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self
Dead Talk Live
TVas Self - Guest
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
2017
Cult of Terror
as Self - Make-up Designer
2015
2014
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
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
as Sheriff of Nottingham
Death from Above
as Sheriff Raynick
I Heart Monster Movies
as Himself
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
as Mr. Callahan
Redd Inc.
Makeup Artist
Death from Above
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
2009
2008
Zombiemania
as Himself - Makeup Artist
Lost Boys: The Tribe
as David Van Etten
Sea of Dust
as Prester John
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
as Jenkins
2007
Diary of the Dead
as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Blood, Boobs & Beast
as Himself
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
as Uncle Tom
Loaded Dice
as The Bishop
Grindhouse
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Planet Terror
as Deputy Tolo
Diary of the Dead
Thanks
2006
American Scary
as Himself
The Absence of Light
as The Higher Power
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
as Sheriff
It Runs in the Family
as Himself
2005
Land of the Dead
as Machete Zombie
Forest of the Damned
as Stephen
2004
Death 4 Told
as Man (segment "The Psychic")
UnConventional
as Self
Dawn of the Dead
as The County Sheriff
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
as Himself
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
as Himself
Unearthed
as Det. Victor Tonelli
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
as Sheriff Cahill
Chill Factor: House Call
Director
2003
2002
Ted Bundy
as Salt Lake City Detective
Blood Bath
as Stranger
Ted Bundy
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ted Bundy
Makeup Artist
2001
The Monster Man
as Joe
Web of Darkness
as Rouge
Children of the Living Dead
as Deputy Hughs
The Simpsons
TVas Tom Savini (voice)• 1 eps
Web of Darkness
Makeup Effects
Web of Darkness
Special Effects Coordinator
Web of Darkness
Makeup Artist
Children of the Living Dead
Stunt Coordinator
2000
The American Nightmare
as Self
Sheena
TVas Peter Reynolds• 1 eps
1999
1997
1996
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Sex Machine
The Assassination File
Special Effects Makeup Artist
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
George Romero's Golden Tales 3
Director
1994
Spooky World
as Self
Spooky World
as Self
Backstreet Justice
Special Effects
Spooky World
Producer
Spooky World
Producer
1993
Zombie Jamboree
as Himself
Necronomicon
Makeup Artist
Killing Zoe
Makeup Artist
Trauma
Makeup Artist
Trauma
Makeup Effects
1992
Innocent Blood
as News Photographer
Ghostwriter
TVMakeup Artist
1991
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
as Himself
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
1989
Heartstopper
as Lt. Ron Vargo
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
as Himself
Z-TV
as Self
Heartstopper
Makeup Artist
1988
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
TVas Self
Monkey Shines
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Red Scorpion
Makeup Artist
1987
Creepshow 2
as The Creep
Drive-In Madness!
as Himself
1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1985
The Ripper
as Jack the Ripper
Day of the Dead
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
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)
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
as Motorcyclist
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")
Creepshow
Makeup Effects
Creepshow
Makeup Artist
Midnight
Special Effects
Midnight
Makeup Artist
Alone in the Dark
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Till Death Do We Scare
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1981
Knightriders
as Morgan
Document of the Dead
as Himself
Nightmare
Special Effects Supervisor
The Burning
Makeup Effects Designer
The Burning
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Eyes of a Stranger
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
Martin
as Arthur
Dawn of the Dead
as Motorcycle Raider
Martin
Makeup Effects
Martin
Stunts
Martin
Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
Stunt Double
1974