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Tom Savini

Tom Savini

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 refe

Born

Nov 03, 1946

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Costume & Make-Up

Movies

135 acting

79 crew

Popularity

1.9

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Known For

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012

as Tracker
Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3

2024

as Bystander
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012

as Mr. Callahan
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

2004

as The Sheriff
From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

as Sex Machine
Planet Terror

Planet Terror

2007

as Deputy Tolo
Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

1980

as Knife Killer (uncredited)
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978

as Motorcycle Raider
Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008

as Jenkins
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005

as Machete Zombie
Django Unchained
Django Unchained
2012 • as Tracker
★ 8.2
Terrifier 3
Terrifier 3
2024 • as Bystander
★ 6.8
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012 • as Mr. Callahan
★ 7.8
Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
2004 • as The Sheriff
★ 7.1
From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996 • as Sex Machine
★ 7.1
Planet Terror
Planet Terror
2007 • as Deputy Tolo
★ 6.7
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th
1980 • as Knife Killer (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
1978 • as Motorcycle Raider
★ 7.5
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008 • as Jenkins
★ 6.3
Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
2005 • as Machete Zombie
★ 6.3
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
1985 • as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Machete Kills
Machete Kills
2013 • as Osiris Amanpour
★ 5.6
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
1984 • as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
★ 6.1
Machete
Machete
2010 • as Osiris Amanpour
★ 6.3
Grindhouse
Grindhouse
2007 • as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
★ 7.0
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
1990 • as (uncredited)
★ 6.9
Creepshow
Creepshow
1982 • as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
★ 6.9
Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood
1992 • as News Photographer
★ 6.2
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
2007 • as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
★ 5.5
Creepshow 2
Creepshow 2
1987 • as The Creep
★ 6.2
Lost Boys: The Tribe
Lost Boys: The Tribe
2008 • as David Van Etten
★ 4.8
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013 • as Self
★ 7.9
Knightriders
Knightriders
1981 • as Morgan
★ 6.2
movie
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 5.0
Black Zombie
Black Zombie
2026 • as Self
Queens of the Dead
Queens of the Dead
2025 • as Mayor
★ 5.7
Ted Bundy
Ted Bundy
2002 • as Salt Lake City Detective
★ 5.8
Two Evil Eyes
Two Evil Eyes
1990 • as The Monomaniac
★ 6.1
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025 • as Self - (archive footage)
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
2010 • as Self
★ 6.7
Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
2011 • as Self
★ 7.2
Maniac
Maniac
1980 • as Disco Boy
★ 6.4
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008 • as Self
★ 6.6
The Shark Is Still Working
The Shark Is Still Working
2009 • as Self
★ 7.3
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
2006 • as Self
★ 6.8
movie
Unearthed
2004 • as Det. Victor Tonelli
★ 3.0
Martin
Martin
1978 • as Arthur
★ 6.8
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020 • as Self
★ 5.7
The History of Metal and Horror
The History of Metal and Horror
2021 • as Self
★ 5.0
movie
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
1993 • as Himself
★ 10.0
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
2011 • as Interrupting Tom
★ 7.2
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015 • as Self
★ 6.6
Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead
2014 • as Self
★ 6.2
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
2013 • as Self
★ 7.5
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
2000 • as Self
★ 7.0
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
2000 • as Self
★ 6.8
In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020 • as Self
★ 7.7
Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny
2020 • as Self
★ 7.0
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Tattoos: A Scarred History
2009 • as Self
The Theatre Bizarre
The Theatre Bizarre
2011 • as Dr. Maurey
★ 5.3
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007 • as Self
★ 6.2
American Scary
American Scary
2006 • as Himself
★ 7.5
movie
Blood Bath
2002 • as Stranger
★ 10.0
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020 • as Self
★ 3.0
UnConventional
UnConventional
2004 • as Self
★ 5.3
Vicious
Vicious
2003 • as Kane
★ 5.7
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001 • as Self
★ 6.8
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
2004 • as Self
★ 8.3
In Search of Darkness: Part III
In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022 • as Self
★ 7.5
The Absence of Light
The Absence of Light
2006 • as The Higher Power
★ 3.0
Horrorween
Horrorween
2012 • as Killer
★ 6.8
The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist
1995 • as Roland
★ 4.8
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
2014 • as Himself
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
1984 • as Motorcyclist
★ 4.5
Z-TV
Z-TV
1989 • as Self
Zombiegeddon
Zombiegeddon
2003 • as Jesus Christ
★ 3.2
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
1986 • as Himself
★ 7.9
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
1997 • as Self
★ 9.0
movie
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
2004 • as Self
Document of the Dead
Document of the Dead
1981 • as Himself
★ 6.5
That's a Wrap
That's a Wrap
2023 • as Manager
★ 3.3
movie
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
2006 • as Self
★ 8.2
Loaded Dice
Loaded Dice
2007 • as The Bishop
★ 7.0
Nightmare City
Nightmare City
Death from Above
Death from Above
2012 • as Sheriff Raynick
★ 4.2
movie
I Heart Monster Movies
2012 • as Self
★ 5.5
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
2009 • as Self
★ 8.0
Forest of the Damned
Forest of the Damned
2005 • as Stephen
★ 3.3
Blood, Boobs & Beast
Blood, Boobs & Beast
2007 • as Himself
★ 5.1
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
2012 • as Sheriff of Nottingham
★ 4.3
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
2004 • as Self
★ 8.5
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
2004 • as Self
★ 7.0
The Dead Matter
The Dead Matter
2010 • as Sebed
★ 2.8
The Devil Ant
The Devil Ant
1999 • as Tom Savini
★ 8.0
Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror
1986 • as Self
★ 6.1
Heartstopper
Heartstopper
1989 • as Lt. Ron Vargo
★ 5.7
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
2008 • as Self
★ 8.4
The Ripper
The Ripper
1985 • as Jack the Ripper
★ 4.0
Effects
Effects
1979 • as Nicky
★ 5.0
movie
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
2010 • as Self
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
2006 • as Sheriff
★ 2.4
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
2001
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004 • as Himself
★ 8.2
Taste the Blood of Martin
Taste the Blood of Martin
2023 • as Himself
Mr. Stitch
Mr. Stitch
1995 • as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
★ 4.7
Redd Inc.
Redd Inc.
2012 • as Peter Bava
★ 5.4
Zombiemania
Zombiemania
2008 • as Himself - Makeup Artist
★ 6.1
Cult of Terror
Cult of Terror
2017 • as Self - Make-up Designer
★ 6.8
Children of the Living Dead
Children of the Living Dead
2001 • as Deputy Hughs
★ 3.7
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
1991 • as Self
★ 7.1
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
2009 • as Self
★ 8.0
The Sadist
The Sadist
2015 • as The Sadist
★ 4.0
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
1997 • as Self
★ 7.5
Sea of Dust
Sea of Dust
2008 • as Prester John
★ 4.7
movie
Two Masters' Eyes
2003
★ 7.0
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
2004 • as Sheriff Cahill
★ 6.0
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
2022 • as self
★ 3.0
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic
2010 • as Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)
The FX of Dawn
The FX of Dawn
2020
Spooktacular!
Spooktacular!
2023 • as Self
Cool As Hell
Cool As Hell
2013 • as The Demon Slayer
★ 2.3
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
2014 • as Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
1999 • as Self
★ 10.0
Eyes Are Upon You
Eyes Are Upon You
1997 • as Eddie Rao
★ 4.0
movie
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
2004 • as Himself
★ 10.0
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
2003 • as Self
★ 6.8
Spooky World
Spooky World
1994 • as Self
★ 6.0
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
2013 • as Self
It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family
2006 • as Self
★ 7.0
movie
The 4th Reich
• as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning
2009 • as Self
★ 8.0
Death 4 Told
Death 4 Told
2004 • as Man (segment "The Psychic")
★ 4.0
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
2020 • as Himself
★ 7.0
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
1989 • as Himself
★ 6.5
Drive-In Madness!
Drive-In Madness!
1987 • as Himself
★ 6.3
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
2005 • as Self
★ 7.5
Pandemonic
Pandemonic
2021 • as Poem 1
★ 10.0
movie
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
2006 • as Self
★ 6.7
movie
Chill Factor: House Call
2004
★ 9.0
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
2007
★ 1.0
movie
The Monster Man
2001 • as Joe
★ 5.5
movie
The Death Dealer
2010
Zombies and Bikers
Zombies and Bikers
2020 • as Himself
★ 8.0
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
2007 • as Uncle Tom
★ 5.2
movie
Web of Darkness
2001 • as Rouge
★ 3.0