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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Character:Self - (archive footage)
Release Date:21/11/2025
Queens of the Dead
Character:Mayor
Release Date:24/10/2025
Terrifier 3
Character:Bystander
Release Date:09/10/2024
Spooktacular!
Character:Self
Release Date:23/09/2023
That's a Wrap
Character:Manager
Release Date:25/08/2023
Taste the Blood of Martin
Character:Himself
Release Date:25/02/2023
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
Character:self
Release Date:02/12/2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Character:Self
Release Date:25/11/2022
Pandemonic
Character:Poem 1
Release Date:20/11/2021
The History of Metal and Horror
Character:Self
Release Date:17/09/2021
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:02/01/2021
Zombies and Bikers
Character:Himself
Release Date:16/11/2020
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
Character:Himself
Release Date:16/11/2020
The FX of Dawn
Character:
Release Date:16/11/2020
Tales of the Uncanny
Character:Self
Release Date:31/10/2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Character:Self
Release Date:06/10/2020
FANTASMAGORIA - STAGIONE UNO
Character:Himself
Release Date:04/06/2020
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Character:Self
Release Date:19/05/2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Character:Self
Release Date:26/03/2020
Cult of Terror
Character:Self - Make-up Designer
Release Date:14/10/2017
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Character:Self
Release Date:16/10/2015
The Sadist
Character:The Sadist
Release Date:26/06/2015
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
Character:Himself
Release Date:18/11/2014
Doc of the Dead
Character:Self
Release Date:10/03/2014
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
Character:Self
Release Date:28/01/2014
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
Character:Self
Release Date:17/09/2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Character:Self
Release Date:13/09/2013
Machete Kills
Character:Osiris Amanpour
Release Date:12/09/2013
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
Character:Self
Release Date:17/05/2013
Cool As Hell
Character:The Demon Slayer
Release Date:19/02/2013
Django Unchained
Character:Tracker
Release Date:25/12/2012
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
Character:Sheriff of Nottingham
Release Date:09/11/2012
Redd Inc.
Character:Peter Bava
Release Date:03/11/2012
Horrorween
Character:Killer
Release Date:26/10/2012
I Heart Monster Movies
Character:Himself
Release Date:12/10/2012
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Character:Mr. Callahan
Release Date:20/09/2012
Death from Above
Character:Sheriff Raynick
Release Date:06/08/2012
Nightmare Factory
Character:Self
Release Date:27/10/2011
The Theatre Bizarre
Character:Dr. Maurey
Release Date:15/07/2011
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Character:Interrupting Tom
Release Date:06/06/2011
The Death Dealer
Character:
Release Date:26/10/2010
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
Character:Self
Release Date:22/10/2010
Machete
Character:Osiris Amanpour
Release Date:01/09/2010
The Dead Matter
Character:Sebed
Release Date:30/07/2010
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Character:Self
Release Date:20/04/2010
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Character:Self
Release Date:21/06/2009
The Shark Is Still Working
Character:Self
Release Date:02/05/2009
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
Character:Self
Release Date:03/02/2009
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Character:Self
Release Date:07/10/2008
Sea of Dust
Character:Prester John
Release Date:07/10/2008
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Character:Jenkins
Release Date:18/09/2008
Lost Boys: The Tribe
Character:David Van Etten
Release Date:29/07/2008
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Character:Self
Release Date:09/07/2008
Zombiemania
Character:Himself - Makeup Artist
Release Date:03/01/2008
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Character:Self
Release Date:22/10/2007
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
Character:Uncle Tom
Release Date:15/09/2007
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
Character:
Release Date:28/07/2007
Diary of the Dead
Character:Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Release Date:26/05/2007
Loaded Dice
Character:The Bishop
Release Date:09/05/2007
Blood, Boobs & Beast
Character:Himself
Release Date:03/05/2007
Grindhouse
Character:Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Release Date:06/04/2007
Planet Terror
Character:Deputy Tolo
Release Date:06/04/2007
American Scary
Character:Himself
Release Date:21/10/2006
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Character:Self
Release Date:13/10/2006
It Runs in the Family
Character:Himself
Release Date:10/10/2006
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
Character:Self
Release Date:26/09/2006
The Absence of Light
Character:The Higher Power
Release Date:04/08/2006
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Character:Sheriff
Release Date:06/06/2006
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/2006
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
Character:Self
Release Date:25/10/2005
Land of the Dead
Character:Machete Zombie
Release Date:18/06/2005
Forest of the Damned
Character:Stephen
Release Date:13/05/2005
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
Character:Sheriff Cahill
Release Date:26/10/2004
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
Character:Self
Release Date:05/10/2004
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
Character:Self
Release Date:05/10/2004
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
Character:Himself
Release Date:05/10/2004
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
Character:Himself
Release Date:05/10/2004
UnConventional
Character:Self
Release Date:01/10/2004
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
Character:Himself
Release Date:07/09/2004
Chill Factor: House Call
Character:
Release Date:24/08/2004
Unearthed
Character:Det. Victor Tonelli
Release Date:14/08/2004
Death 4 Told
Character:Man (segment "The Psychic")
Release Date:13/05/2004
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
Character:Self
Release Date:13/04/2004
Dawn of the Dead
Character:The County Sheriff
Release Date:19/03/2004
Vicious
Character:Kane
Release Date:30/12/2003
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
Character:Himself
Release Date:19/08/2003
Zombiegeddon
Character:Jesus Christ
Release Date:12/07/2003
Two Masters' Eyes
Character:
Release Date:29/04/2003
Blood Bath
Character:Stranger
Release Date:01/12/2002
Ted Bundy
Character:Salt Lake City Detective
Release Date:02/08/2002
Children of the Living Dead
Character:Deputy Hughs
Release Date:11/06/2001
Web of Darkness
Character:Rouge
Release Date:10/06/2001
The Monster Man
Character:Joe
Release Date:01/05/2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Character:Self
Release Date:15/04/2001
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Character:Self
Release Date:28/10/2000
The American Nightmare
Character:Self
Release Date:11/09/2000
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1999
The Devil Ant
Character:Tom Savini
Release Date:01/01/1999
Wishmaster
Character:Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
Release Date:19/09/1997
Eyes Are Upon You
Character:Eddie Rao
Release Date:01/01/1997
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1997
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
Character:Himself
Release Date:01/01/1997
From Dusk Till Dawn
Character:Sex Machine
Release Date:19/01/1996
Mr. Stitch
Character:Chemical / Weapons Engineer
Release Date:20/11/1995
The Demolitionist
Character:Roland
Release Date:09/03/1995
Spooky World
Character:Self
Release Date:31/10/1994
Spooky World
Character:Self
Release Date:31/10/1994
Zombie Jamboree
Character:Himself
Release Date:01/10/1993
Innocent Blood
Character:News Photographer
Release Date:25/09/1992
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
Character:Himself
Release Date:01/01/1991
Night of the Living Dead
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:19/10/1990
Two Evil Eyes
Character:The Monomaniac
Release Date:25/01/1990
Heartstopper
Character:Lt. Ron Vargo
Release Date:22/10/1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Character:Himself
Release Date:01/01/1989
Z-TV
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1989
Creepshow 2
Character:The Creep
Release Date:01/05/1987
Drive-In Madness!
Character:Himself
Release Date:02/01/1987
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Character:Himself
Release Date:01/01/1986
Stephen King's World of Horror
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1986
The Ripper
Character:Jack the Ripper
Release Date:01/11/1985
Day of the Dead
Character:Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Release Date:03/07/1985
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Character:Motorcyclist
Release Date:29/10/1984
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Character:Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Release Date:13/04/1984
Creepshow
Character:Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Release Date:10/11/1982
Knightriders
Character:Morgan
Release Date:10/04/1981
Document of the Dead
Character:Himself
Release Date:19/01/1981
Maniac
Character:Disco Boy
Release Date:10/05/1980
Friday the 13th
Character:Knife Killer (uncredited)
Release Date:09/05/1980
Effects
Character:Nicky
Release Date:01/04/1979
Dawn of the Dead
Character:Motorcycle Raider
Release Date:02/09/1978
Martin
Character:Arthur
Release Date:10/05/1978
Television Appearances
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Character:Self
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
Character:
Behind the Monsters
Character:Self
Dead Talk Live
Character:Self - Guest
Locke & Key
Character:Locksmith
The Movies That Made Us
Character:Self
NOS4A2
Character:Snake
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
Character:Self
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Character:Self
Halloween Wars
Character:Self - Judge
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Character:Cop (voice)
Sheena
Character:Peter Reynolds
The Simpsons
Character:Tom Savini (voice)
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Character:Self
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