Tom Savini
Costume & Make-Up
Born: November 3, 1946 (age 79) · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Highest Rated
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
Django Unchained
2012
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012
The Simpsons
1989
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
The Black Phone
2022
Dawn of the Dead
2004
Planet Terror
2007
Machete
2010
Friday the 13th
1980
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008
Dawn of the Dead
1978
Machete Kills
2013
Photos (2)
Movies (60)
Django Unchained
Tracker
Terrifier 3
Bystander
From Dusk Till Dawn
Sex Machine
Dawn of the Dead
The Sheriff
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Mr. Callahan
Friday the 13th
Knife Killer (uncredited)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Jenkins
Machete
Osiris Amanpour
Planet Terror
Deputy Tolo
Land of the Dead
Machete Zombie
Creepshow
Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Night of the Living Dead
(uncredited)
Dawn of the Dead
Motorcycle Raider
Machete Kills
Osiris Amanpour
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Grindhouse
Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Innocent Blood
News Photographer
Day of the Dead
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Creepshow 2
The Creep
Diary of the Dead
Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Lost Boys: The Tribe
David Van Etten
Two Evil Eyes
The Monomaniac
Queens of the Dead
Mayor
Knightriders
Morgan
Maniac
Disco Boy
Ted Bundy
Salt Lake City Detective
Martin
Arthur
Redd Inc.
Peter Bava
Zombiegeddon
Jesus Christ
Horrorween
Killer
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Interrupting Tom
The Demolitionist
Roland
The Theatre Bizarre
Dr. Maurey
Vicious
Kane
Loaded Dice
The Bishop
Mr. Stitch
Chemical / Weapons Engineer
That's a Wrap
Manager
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
2001
The Devil Ant
Tom Savini
The Ripper
Jack the Ripper
The Dead Matter
Sebed
Eyes Are Upon You
Eddie Rao
Forest of the Damned
Stephen
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Sheriff
Effects
Nicky
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Motorcyclist
Death 4 Told
Man (segment "The Psychic")
Heartstopper
Lt. Ron Vargo
The Absence of Light
The Higher Power
Children of the Living Dead
Deputy Hughs
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
Sheriff of Nottingham
The FX of Dawn
2020
Cool As Hell
The Demon Slayer
Pandemonic
Poem 1
Death from Above
Sheriff Raynick
Sea of Dust
Prester John
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
Sheriff Cahill
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
2007
The Sadist
The Sadist
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
Uncle Tom
TV Shows (6)
Self / Appearances (66)
Halloween Wars
Self - Judge · 4 eps
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
Self · 1 eps
The Movies That Made Us
Self · 1 eps
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self · 1 eps
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Self · 1 eps
Black Zombie
Self
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Self · 8 eps
Dead Talk Live
Self - Guest · 2 eps
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Self - (archive footage)
Behind the Monsters
Self · 6 eps
Nightmare Factory
Self
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Self
The Shark Is Still Working
Self
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Self
UnConventional
Self
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Self
The American Nightmare
Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Self
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Self
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Self
Blood, Boobs & Beast
Himself
Doc of the Dead
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Self
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Self
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Self
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
Self
American Scary
Himself
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
Himself
Spooktacular!
Self
Cult of Terror
Self - Make-up Designer
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
Self
The History of Metal and Horror
Self
Document of the Dead
Himself
Tales of the Uncanny
Self
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
Self
Stephen King's World of Horror
Self
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
self
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
Self
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
Self
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
Self
Z-TV
Self
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
Himself
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
Self
Spooky World
Self
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning
Self
It Runs in the Family
Self
Drive-In Madness!
Himself
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Himself
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
Self
Zombiemania
Himself - Makeup Artist
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
Self
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
Self
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Self
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
Himself
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
Self
Zombies and Bikers
Himself
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic
Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)
Taste the Blood of Martin
Himself
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Himself
Upcoming (5)
Directing (7)
Producing (3)
Other Crew (63)
The Black Phone
Special Effects
Friday the 13th
Stunts
Friday the 13th
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th
Makeup Artist
Ghostwriter
Makeup Artist
Creepshow
Makeup Effects
Creepshow
Makeup Artist
Maria's Lovers
Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
Stunt Double
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Day of the Dead
Stunt Coordinator
Day of the Dead
Makeup Artist
Red Scorpion
Makeup Artist
Creepshow 2
Makeup Effects
Invasion U.S.A.
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Diary of the Dead
Thanks
The Burning
Makeup Effects Designer
The Burning
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Monkey Shines
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Killing Zoe
Makeup Artist
Two Evil Eyes
Stunts
Two Evil Eyes
Special Effects
Two Evil Eyes
Makeup Effects
Two Evil Eyes
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
The Prowler
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Prowler
Special Effects
Midnight
Special Effects
Midnight
Makeup Artist
Alone in the Dark
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac
Stunt Coordinator
Maniac
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Necronomicon
Makeup Artist
Ted Bundy
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ted Bundy
Makeup Artist
Trauma
Makeup Effects
Trauma
Makeup Artist
Deranged
Makeup Artist
Martin
Makeup Effects
Martin
Stunts
Martin
Makeup Artist
Redd Inc.
Makeup Artist
Dead of Night
Special Effects
Dead of Night
Makeup Artist
Eyes of a Stranger
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cutting Moments
Special Effects Supervisor
Cutting Moments
Makeup Artist
The Assassination File
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Nightmare
Special Effects Supervisor
Cold Hearts
Makeup Artist
Till Death Do We Scare
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mr. Stitch
Makeup Artist
Backstreet Justice
Special Effects
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh
Makeup Artist
Dogman's Rabies: Underdog
Thanks
Effects
Makeup Artist
Heartstopper
Makeup Artist
Children of the Living Dead
Stunt Coordinator
Death from Above
Makeup Artist
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
Special Effects
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
Special Effects Makeup Artist