Tom Savini
Costume Designer · Actor · DirectorThomas 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.
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KNOWN FOR
FILMOGRAPHY
ACTOR135
Black Zombie
2026
Self
Queens of the Dead
2025
Mayor
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025
Self - (archive footage)
Terrifier 3
2024
Bystander
Taste the Blood of Martin
2023
Himself
Spooktacular!
2023
Self
That's a Wrap
2023
Manager
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
2022
self
In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022
Self
The History of Metal and Horror
2021
Self
Pandemonic
2021
Poem 1
- Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
2021
Self (archive footage)
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020
Self
Tales of the Uncanny
2020
Self
Zombies and Bikers
2020
Himself
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
2020
Himself
The FX of Dawn
2020
Cult of Terror
2017
Self - Make-up Designer
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
Self
The Sadist
2015
The Sadist
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
2014
Self
Doc of the Dead
2014
Self
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
2014
Himself
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
2013
Self
Machete Kills
2013
Osiris Amanpour
Cool As Hell
2013
The Demon Slayer
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013
Self
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
2013
Self
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
2012
Sheriff of Nottingham
Death from Above
2012
Sheriff Raynick
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012
Mr. Callahan
Django Unchained
2012
Tracker
- I Heart Monster Movies
I Heart Monster Movies
2012
Self
Redd Inc.
2012
Peter Bava
Horrorween
2012
Killer
Nightmare Factory
2011
Self
The Theatre Bizarre
2011
Dr. Maurey
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
2011
Interrupting Tom
Machete
2010
Osiris Amanpour
The Dead Matter
2010
Sebed
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
2010
Self
- The Death Dealer
The Death Dealer
2010
- Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
2010
Self
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic
2010
Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)
The Shark Is Still Working
2009
Self
Tattoos: A Scarred History
2009
Self
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
2009
Self
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning
2009
Self
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
2009
Self
Lost Boys: The Tribe
2008
David Van Etten
Zombiemania
2008
Himself - Makeup Artist
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
Self
Sea of Dust
2008
Prester John
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
2008
Self
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008
Jenkins
Blood, Boobs & Beast
2007
Himself
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
2007
Uncle Tom
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007
Self
Grindhouse
2007
Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Planet Terror
2007
Deputy Tolo
Diary of the Dead
2007
Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
2007
Loaded Dice
2007
The Bishop
The Absence of Light
2006
The Higher Power
- Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
2006
Self
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
2006
Self
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
2006
Sheriff
- Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
2006
Self
It Runs in the Family
2006
Self
American Scary
2006
Himself
Land of the Dead
2005
Machete Zombie
Forest of the Damned
2005
Stephen
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
2005
Self
Dawn of the Dead
2004
The Sheriff
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004
Himself
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
2004
Self
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
2004
Self
- Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
2004
Self
- Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
2004
Himself
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
2004
Sheriff Cahill
- Unearthed
Unearthed
2004
Det. Victor Tonelli
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
2004
Self
UnConventional
2004
Self
Death 4 Told
2004
Man (segment "The Psychic")
- Chill Factor: House Call
Chill Factor: House Call
2004
Zombiegeddon
2003
Jesus Christ
Vicious
2003
Kane
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
2003
Self
- Two Masters' Eyes
Two Masters' Eyes
2003
Ted Bundy
2002
Salt Lake City Detective
- Blood Bath
Blood Bath
2002
Stranger
- Web of Darkness
Web of Darkness
2001
Rouge
- The Monster Man
The Monster Man
2001
Joe
Children of the Living Dead
2001
Deputy Hughs
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
Self
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
2001
The American Nightmare
2000
Self
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
2000
Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
1999
Self
The Devil Ant
1999
Tom Savini
Eyes Are Upon You
1997
Eddie Rao
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
1997
Self
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
1997
Self
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
Sex Machine
Mr. Stitch
1995
Chemical / Weapons Engineer
The Demolitionist
1995
Roland
Spooky World
1994
Self
- Zombie Jamboree ‘93
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
1993
Himself
Innocent Blood
1992
News Photographer
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
1991
Self
Two Evil Eyes
1990
The Monomaniac
Night of the Living Dead
1990
(uncredited)
Heartstopper
1989
Lt. Ron Vargo
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
1989
Himself
- Z-TV
Z-TV
1989
Self
Creepshow 2
1987
The Creep
Drive-In Madness!
1987
Himself
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
1986
Himself
Stephen King's World of Horror
1986
Self
The Ripper
1985
Jack the Ripper
Day of the Dead
1985
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
1984
Motorcyclist
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
1984
Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Creepshow
1982
Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Knightriders
1981
Morgan
Document of the Dead
1981
Himself
Friday the 13th
1980
Knife Killer (uncredited)
Maniac
1980
Disco Boy
Effects
1979
Nicky
Dawn of the Dead
1978
Motorcycle Raider
Martin
1978
Arthur
- The 4th Reich
The 4th Reich
SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Nightmare City
DIRECTOR7
WRITER1
COSTUME & MAKE-UP38
Redd Inc.
2012
Makeup Artist
Death from Above
2012
Makeup Artist
Ted Bundy
2002
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist
- Web of Darkness
Web of Darkness
2001
Makeup Artist
Cold Hearts
1999
Makeup Artist
Cutting Moments
1997
Makeup Artist
The Assassination File
1996
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
1995
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Mr. Stitch
1995
Makeup Artist
Trauma
1993
Makeup Artist
Necronomicon
1993
Makeup Artist
Killing Zoe
1993
Makeup Artist
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh
1991
Makeup Artist
Two Evil Eyes
1990
Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Heartstopper
1989
Makeup Artist
Monkey Shines
1988
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Red Scorpion
1988
Makeup Artist
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Invasion U.S.A.
1985
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Day of the Dead
1985
Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
1984
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maria's Lovers
1984
Makeup Artist
Creepshow
1982
Makeup Artist
Midnight
1982
Makeup Artist
Till Death Do We Scare
1982
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Alone in the Dark
1982
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Burning
1981
Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Eyes of a Stranger
1981
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Prowler
1981
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Maniac
1980
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th
1980
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist
Effects
1979
Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead
1978
Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Martin
1978
Makeup Artist
Dead of Night
1974
Makeup Artist
Deranged
1974
Makeup Artist
The Evilry
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Nightmare City
Makeup Artist
CREW20
The Black Phone
2022
Special Effects
Dogman's Rabies: Underdog
2018
Thanks
- Troll Empire
Troll Empire
2015
Thanks
Diary of the Dead
2007
Thanks
Children of the Living Dead
2001
Stunt Coordinator
- Web of Darkness
Web of Darkness
2001
Special Effects Coordinator, Makeup Effects
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
1995
Special Effects
Backstreet Justice
1994
Special Effects
Trauma
1993
Makeup Effects
Two Evil Eyes
1990
Stunts, Special Effects, Makeup Effects
Creepshow 2
1987
Makeup Effects
Day of the Dead
1985
Stunt Coordinator
Creepshow
1982
Makeup Effects
Midnight
1982
Special Effects
The Prowler
1981
Special Effects
Friday the 13th
1980
Stunts
Maniac
1980
Stunt Coordinator
Martin
1978
Makeup Effects, Stunts
Dawn of the Dead
1978
Stunt Double
Dead of Night
1974
Special Effects
