TOM SAVINI
Tom Savini
Gender: Male
Known for: Costume & Make-Up
Birthday: November 3, 1946
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, 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.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
Black ZombieSelf
Self - (archive footage)
2025·
Queens of the DeadMayor
2023·
That's a WrapManager
2021·
Behind the MonstersSelf
Self (archive footage)
2020·
Locke & KeyLocksmith
2020·
Dead Talk LiveSelf - Guest
2020·
The FX of Dawn2020·
Zombies and BikersHimself
2020·
Tales of the UncannySelf
Self
2019·
NOS4A2Snake
Self
2011·
Halloween WarsSelf - Judge
Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)
2010·
The Death DealerSelf
Self
2007·
Loaded DiceThe Bishop
2003·
Two Masters' Eyes2000·
SheenaPeter Reynolds
Cop (voice)
1999·
The Devil AntTom Savini
Self
1989·
The SimpsonsTom Savini (voice)
Self
TBA·
Nightmare City2024·
Terrifier 3Bystander
2023·
Spooktacular!Self
Himself
2013·
Cool As HellThe Demon Slayer
TBA·
The 4th ReichSS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Self
2021·
PandemonicPoem 1
Self
Self
Self
2017·
Cult of TerrorSelf - Make-up Designer
2015·
The SadistThe Sadist
2014·
Doc of the DeadSelf
2013·
Machete KillsOsiris Amanpour
2012·
HorrorweenKiller
2012·
Redd Inc.Peter Bava
Self
2012·
Django UnchainedTracker
Mr. Callahan
2012·
Death from AboveSheriff Raynick
Sheriff of Nottingham
Interrupting Tom
2011·
The Theatre BizarreDr. Maurey
2011·
Nightmare FactorySelf
2010·
The Dead MatterSebed
2010·
MacheteOsiris Amanpour
Self
Jenkins
2008·
Sea of DustPrester John
2008·
ZombiemaniaHimself - Makeup Artist
2008·
Lost Boys: The TribeDavid Van Etten
2007·
Diary of the DeadMan Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
2007·
Planet TerrorDeputy Tolo
2007·
GrindhouseDeputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Uncle Tom
2007·
Blood, Boobs & BeastHimself
2006·
American ScaryHimself
Self
Sheriff
Self
2006·
The Absence of LightThe Higher Power
2005·
Forest of the DamnedStephen
2005·
Land of the DeadMachete Zombie
2004·
Death 4 ToldMan (segment "The Psychic")
2004·
UnConventionalSelf
2004·
UnearthedDet. Victor Tonelli
Sheriff Cahill
Self
Himself
Himself
Self
2004·
Dawn of the DeadThe Sheriff
Self
2003·
ViciousKane
2003·
ZombiegeddonJesus Christ
2002·
Blood BathStranger
2002·
Ted BundySalt Lake City Detective
Self
Deputy Hughs
2001·
The Monster ManJoe
2001·
Web of DarknessRouge
Self
1997·
Eyes Are Upon YouEddie Rao
1996·
From Dusk Till DawnSex Machine
1995·
The DemolitionistRoland
1995·
Mr. StitchChemical / Weapons Engineer
1994·
Spooky WorldSelf
1993·
Zombie JamboreeHimself
1992·
Innocent BloodNews Photographer
Self
(uncredited)
1990·
Two Evil EyesThe Monomaniac
1989·
Z-TVSelf
Himself
1989·
HeartstopperLt. Ron Vargo
1987·
Drive-In Madness!Himself
1987·
Creepshow 2The Creep
Self
1985·
Day of the DeadZombie with Scarf (uncredited)
1985·
The RipperJack the Ripper
Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Motorcyclist
1982·
CreepshowGarbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
1981·
Document of the DeadHimself
1981·
KnightridersMorgan
1980·
ManiacDisco Boy
1980·
Friday the 13thKnife Killer (uncredited)
1979·
EffectsNicky
1978·
MartinArthur
1978·
Dawn of the DeadMotorcycle Raider
Production
2023·
Spooktacular!Executive Producer
2022·
The Black PhoneSpecial Effects
2019·
CreepshowDirector
2015·
Troll EmpireThanks
2012·
Death from AboveMakeup Artist
2001·
Web of DarknessMakeup Artist, Special Effects Coordinator, Makeup Effects
1997·
Cutting MomentsMakeup Artist, Special Effects Supervisor
1994·
Spooky WorldProducer
1989·
HeartstopperMakeup Artist
1988·
Red ScorpionMakeup Artist
1984·
Maria's LoversMakeup Artist
1982·
MidnightMakeup Artist, Special Effects
1979·
EffectsMakeup Artist
TBA·
Nightmare CityMakeup Artist, Writer, Director
2012·
Redd Inc.Makeup Artist
2002·
Ted BundyMakeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist
1999·
Cold HeartsMakeup Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Director
1995·
Mr. StitchMakeup Artist
1994·
Backstreet JusticeSpecial Effects
1993·
NecronomiconMakeup Artist
1993·
Killing ZoeMakeup Artist
1992·
GhostwriterMakeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Director
1987·
Creepshow 2Makeup Effects
1985·
Day of the DeadMakeup Artist, Stunt Coordinator
Director
1982·
Alone in the DarkSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1982·
CreepshowMakeup Artist, Makeup Effects
1981·
The ProwlerSpecial Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
1981·
The BurningSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects Designer
1980·
Friday the 13thMakeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Stunts
1978·
Dawn of the DeadStunt Double, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist
1978·
MartinMakeup Artist, Stunts, Makeup Effects
Thanks
2015·
The SadistProducer
TBA·
The EvilrySpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2011·
The Theatre BizarreDirector
2009·
Deadtime StoriesDirector
2007·
Diary of the DeadThanks
Director
Stunt Coordinator
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects
1993·
TraumaMakeup Effects, Makeup Artist
Director
1990·
Two Evil EyesSpecial Effects Key Makeup Artist, Stunts, Special Effects, Makeup Effects
1988·
Monkey ShinesSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1985·
Invasion U.S.A.Special Effects Makeup Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist
1981·
Eyes of a StrangerSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
1981·
NightmareSpecial Effects Supervisor
1980·
ManiacSpecial Effects Makeup Artist, Stunt Coordinator
1974·
DerangedMakeup Artist
1974·
Dead of NightMakeup Artist, Special Effects