Tom Savini
November 3, 1946 (79 years old) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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
- 2024 · Terrifier 3 as Bystander
- 2023 · Spooktacular! as Self
- 2023 · That's a Wrap as Manager
- 2021 · Pandemonic as Poem 1
- 2021 · The History of Metal and Horror as Self
- 2020 · Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business as Self
- 2020 · Locke & Key as Locksmith
- 2019 · The Movies That Made Us as Self
- 2019 · NOS4A2 as Snake
- 2019 · The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs as Self
- 2018 · Eli Roth's History of Horror as Self
- 2017 · Cult of Terror as Self - Make-up Designer
- 2015 · Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini as Self
- 2014 · Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary as Self
- 2013 · The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' as Self
- 2013 · Machete Kills as Osiris Amanpour
- 2012 · Django Unchained as Tracker
- 2012 · Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood as Sheriff of Nottingham
- 2012 · Redd Inc. as Peter Bava
- 2012 · Horrorween as Killer
- 2012 · I Heart Monster Movies as Himself
- 2012 · The Perks of Being a Wallflower as Mr. Callahan
- 2012 · Death from Above as Sheriff Raynick
- 2011 · Nightmare Factory as Self
- 2011 · Halloween Wars as Self - Judge
- 2010 · Machete as Osiris Amanpour
- 2008 · Zack and Miri Make a Porno as Jenkins
- 2007 · Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' as Self
- 2007 · Diary of the Dead as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
- 2007 · Planet Terror as Deputy Tolo
- 2007 · Grindhouse as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
- 2006 · American Scary as Himself
- 2006 · It Runs in the Family as Himself
- 2006 · Beyond the Wall of Sleep as Sheriff
- 2006 · Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills as Self
- 2005 · Land of the Dead as Machete Zombie
- 2005 · Forest of the Damned as Stephen
- 2004 · The Friday the 13th Chronicles as Self
- 2004 · UnConventional as Self
- 2004 · The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead as Himself
- 2004 · Unearthed as Det. Victor Tonelli
- 2004 · Death 4 Told as Man (segment "The Psychic")
- 2004 · Dawn of the Dead as The County Sheriff
- 2003 · Zombiegeddon as Jesus Christ
- 2001 · Children of the Living Dead as Deputy Hughs
- 2001 · Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror as Self
- 2000 · Aqua Teen Hunger Force as Cop (voice)
- 2000 · Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film as Self
- 2000 · Sheena as Peter Reynolds
- 1999 · The Devil Ant as Tom Savini
- 1997 · Wishmaster as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
- 1997 · The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors as Himself
- 1997 · Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! as Self
- 1996 · From Dusk Till Dawn as Sex Machine
- 1994 · Spooky World as Self
- 1993 · Zombie Jamboree as Himself
- 1991 · Dario Argento: Master of Horror as Himself
- 1990 · Night of the Living Dead as (uncredited)
- 1990 · Two Evil Eyes as The Monomaniac
- 1989 · The Simpsons as Tom Savini (voice)
- 1989 · Z-TV as Self
- 1987 · Creepshow 2 as The Creep
- 1985 · The Ripper as Jack the Ripper
- 1985 · Day of the Dead as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
- 1984 · The Boy Who Loved Trolls as Motorcyclist
- 1984 · Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
- 1982 · Creepshow as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
- 1981 · Knightriders as Morgan
- 1981 · Document of the Dead as Himself
- 1980 · Friday the 13th as Knife Killer (uncredited)
- 1979 · Effects as Nicky
- 1978 · Dawn of the Dead as Motorcycle Raider
- Future · Nightmare City as
- 2025 · Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies as Self - (archive footage)
- 2025 · Queens of the Dead as Mayor
- 2022 · In Search of Darkness: Part III as Self
- 2022 · The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time as Self
- 2022 · Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow as
- 2021 · Behind the Monsters as Self
- 2021 · Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend as Self (archive footage)
- 2020 · Tales of the Uncanny as Self
- 2020 · In Search of Darkness: Part II as Self
- 2020 · Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi as Self
- 2020 · Dead Talk Live as Self - Guest
- 2014 · Doc of the Dead as Self
- 2013 · Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th as Self
- 2011 · The Theatre Bizarre as Dr. Maurey
- 2011 · Underground Entertainment: The Movie as Interrupting Tom
- 2010 · The Dead Matter as Sebed
- 2010 · His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th as Self
- 2009 · Tattoos: A Scarred History as Self
- 2009 · The Shark Is Still Working as Self
- 2008 · Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX as Self
- 2008 · Lost Boys: The Tribe as David Van Etten
- 2007 · Loaded Dice as The Bishop
- 2007 · Blood, Boobs & Beast as Himself
- 2006 · Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film as Self
- 2004 · Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary) as Self
- 2003 · Vicious as Kane
- 2002 · Blood Bath as Stranger
- 2002 · Ted Bundy as Salt Lake City Detective
- 2000 · The American Nightmare as Self
- 1995 · Mr. Stitch as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
- 1995 · The Demolitionist as Roland
- 1992 · Innocent Blood as News Photographer
- 1989 · Heartstopper as Lt. Ron Vargo
- 1988 · The Incredibly Strange Film Show as Self
- 1986 · Stephen King's World of Horror as Self
- 1980 · Maniac as Disco Boy
- 1978 · Martin as Arthur
- Future · The 4th Reich as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
- 2023 · Taste the Blood of Martin as Himself
- 2022 · Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento as self
- 2020 · Zombies and Bikers as Himself
- 2020 · Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall as Himself
- 2020 · The FX of Dawn as
- 2015 · The Sadist as The Sadist
- 2014 · An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines as Himself
- 2013 · The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece as Self
- 2013 · Cool As Hell as The Demon Slayer
- 2010 · The Death Dealer as
- 2010 · Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! as Self
- 2010 · Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic as
- 2009 · Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions as Self
- 2008 · Sea of Dust as Prester John
- 2008 · He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce as Self
- 2008 · Zombiemania as Himself - Makeup Artist
- 2007 · It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To as Uncle Tom
- 2007 · Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini as
- 2006 · Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw as Self
- 2006 · The Absence of Light as The Higher Power
- 2005 · After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking as Self
- 2004 · Special Report: Zombie Invasion as Sheriff Cahill
- 2004 · Secrets Galore Behind the Gore as Himself
- 2004 · Crystal Lake Victims Tell All as Himself
- 2004 · Chill Factor: House Call as
- 2004 · Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man as Self
- 2003 · The Many Days of Day of the Dead as Himself
- 2003 · Two Masters' Eyes as
- 2001 · Web of Darkness as Rouge
- 2001 · The Monster Man as Joe
- 1999 · The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic as Self
- 1997 · Eyes Are Upon You as Eddie Rao
- 1994 · Spooky World as Self
- 1989 · Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini as Himself
- 1987 · Drive-In Madness! as Himself
- 1986 · Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects as Himself