Tom Savini
Born: 1946-11-03 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For: Costume & Make-Up
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
2026
- Black Zombie as Self
2025
- Queens of the Dead as Mayor
- Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies as Self - (archive footage)
2024
- Terrifier 3 as Bystander
2023
- That's a Wrap as Manager
- Spooktacular! as Self
- Taste the Blood of Martin as Himself
2022
2021
- Behind the Monsters as Self
- Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend as Self (archive footage)
- The History of Metal and Horror as Self
- Pandemonic as Poem 1
2020
- Locke & Key as Locksmith
- Dead Talk Live as Self - Guest
- Tales of the Uncanny as Self
- In Search of Darkness: Part II as Self
- Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business as Self
- Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi as Self
- Zombies and Bikers as Himself
- Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall as Himself
- The FX of Dawn
2019
- Creepshow ... (Director)
- The Movies That Made Us as Self
- NOS4A2 as Snake
- The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs as Self
2018
- Eli Roth's History of Horror as Self
- Dogman's Rabies: Underdog ... (Thanks)
2017
- Cult of Terror as Self - Make-up Designer
2015
- The Sadist as The Sadist
- Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini as Self
- Troll Empire ... (Thanks)
2014
- Doc of the Dead as Self
- An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines as Himself
- Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary as Self
2013
- Machete Kills as Osiris Amanpour
- Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th as Self
- The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' as Self
- Cool As Hell as The Demon Slayer
- The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece as Self
2012
- Django Unchained as Tracker
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower as Mr. Callahan
- Horrorween as Killer
- Redd Inc. as Peter Bava
- Death from Above as Sheriff Raynick
- Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood as Sheriff of Nottingham
- I Heart Monster Movies as Himself
2011
- Halloween Wars as Self - Judge
- Nightmare Factory as Self
- Underground Entertainment: The Movie as Interrupting Tom
- The Theatre Bizarre as Dr. Maurey
2010
- Machete as Osiris Amanpour
- His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th as Self
- The Dead Matter as Sebed
- Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! as Self
- The Death Dealer
- Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic
2009
- The Shark Is Still Working as Self
- Tattoos: A Scarred History as Self
- Deadtime Stories ... (Director)
- Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions as Self
2008
- Zack and Miri Make a Porno as Jenkins
- Lost Boys: The Tribe as David Van Etten
- Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX as Self
- Zombiemania as Himself - Makeup Artist
- He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce as Self
- Sea of Dust as Prester John
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)
- Blood, Boobs & Beast as Himself
- Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' as Self
- It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To as Uncle Tom
- Loaded Dice as The Bishop
- Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
2006
- Beyond the Wall of Sleep as Sheriff
- Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film as Self
- American Scary as Himself
- Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills as Self
- Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw as Self
- It Runs in the Family as Himself
- The Absence of Light as The Higher Power
2005
- Land of the Dead as Machete Zombie
- Forest of the Damned as Stephen
- After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking as Self
2004
- Dawn of the Dead as The Sheriff
- The Friday the 13th Chronicles as Self
- Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man as Self
- UnConventional as Self
- Death 4 Told as Man (segment "The Psychic")
- Unearthed as Det. Victor Tonelli
- Special Report: Zombie Invasion as Sheriff Cahill
- Chill Factor: House Call
- The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead as Himself
- Crystal Lake Victims Tell All as Himself
- Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary) as Self
- Secrets Galore Behind the Gore as Himself
2003
- Zombiegeddon as Jesus Christ
- Vicious as Kane
- The Many Days of Day of the Dead as Self
- Two Masters' Eyes
2002
- Ted Bundy as Salt Lake City Detective
- Blood Bath as Stranger
2001
- Children of the Living Dead as Deputy Hughs
- Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror as Self
- Web of Darkness as Rouge
- The Monster Man as Joe
- Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
2000
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force as Cop (voice)
- Sheena as Peter Reynolds
- The American Nightmare as Self
- Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film as Self
1999
- Cold Hearts ... (Makeup Artist)
- The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic as Self
- The Devil Ant as Tom Savini
1997
- Cutting Moments ... (Special Effects Supervisor)
- Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! as Self
- Eyes Are Upon You as Eddie Rao
- The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors as Self
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)
- George Romero's Golden Tales 3 ... (Director)
1994
- Backstreet Justice ... (Special Effects)
- Spooky World as Self
1993
- Necronomicon ... (Makeup Artist)
- Killing Zoe ... (Makeup Artist)
- Trauma ... (Makeup Artist)
- Zombie Jamboree as Himself
1992
- Ghostwriter ... (Makeup Artist)
- Innocent Blood as News Photographer
1991
- Dario Argento: Master of Horror as Self
- Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh ... (Makeup Artist)
1990
- Night of the Living Dead as (uncredited)
- Two Evil Eyes as The Monomaniac
- Tales from the Darkside ... (Director)
1989
- The Simpsons as Tom Savini (voice)
- Heartstopper as Lt. Ron Vargo
- Z-TV as Self
- Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini as Himself
1988
- The Incredibly Strange Film Show as Self
- Red Scorpion ... (Makeup Artist)
- Monkey Shines ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
1987
- Creepshow 2 as The Creep
- Drive-In Madness! as Himself
1986
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Stephen King's World of Horror as Self
- Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects as Himself
1985
- Day of the Dead as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
- Invasion U.S.A. ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- The Ripper as Jack the Ripper
1984
- Tales from the Darkside ... (Director)
- Maria's Lovers ... (Makeup Artist)
- Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
- The Boy Who Loved Trolls as Motorcyclist
1982
- Creepshow as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
- Till Death Do We Scare ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Alone in the Dark ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Midnight ... (Special Effects)
1981
- The Burning ... (Makeup Effects Designer)
- Knightriders as Morgan
- The Prowler ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Nightmare ... (Special Effects Supervisor)
- Eyes of a Stranger ... (Special Effects Makeup Artist)
- Document of the Dead as Himself
1980
- Friday the 13th as Knife Killer (uncredited)
- Maniac as Disco Boy
1979
- Effects as Nicky
1978
- Dawn of the Dead as Motorcycle Raider
- Martin as Arthur
1974
- Deranged ... (Makeup Artist)
- Dead of Night ... (Special Effects)