Tom Savini
- Known for
- Costume & Make-Up
- Born
- November 3, 1946
- Birthplace
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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
The Evilry TBA
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Nightmare City TBA
Actor, Writer, Director, Makeup Artist
- The 4th Reich
The 4th Reich TBA
as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Black Zombie 2026
as Self
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies 2025
as Self (archive footage)
Queens of the Dead 2025
as Mayor
Terrifier 3 2024
as Bystander
Spooktacular! 2023
as Self, Executive Producer
That's a Wrap 2023
as Manager
Taste the Blood of Martin 2023
as Himself
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento 2022
as self
In Search of Darkness: Part III 2022
as Self
The Black Phone 2022
Special Effects
Pandemonic 2021
as Poem 1
The History of Metal and Horror 2021
as Self
- Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend 2021
as Self (archive footage)
The FX of Dawn 2020
Actor
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall 2020
as Himself
Zombies and Bikers 2020
as Himself
Tales of the Uncanny 2020
as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II 2020
as Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi 2020
as Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business 2020
as Self
Dogman's Rabies: Underdog 2018
Thanks
Cult of Terror 2017
as Self - Make-up Designer
- Troll Empire
Troll Empire 2015
Thanks
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini 2015
as Self
The Sadist 2015
as The Sadist, Producer
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines 2014
as Himself
Doc of the Dead 2014
as Self
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary 2014
as Self
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' 2013
as Self
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th 2013
as Self
Machete Kills 2013
as Osiris Amanpour
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece 2013
as Self
Cool As Hell 2013
as The Demon Slayer
Django Unchained 2012
as Tracker
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood 2012
as Sheriff of Nottingham
Redd Inc. 2012
as Peter Bava, Makeup Artist
Horrorween 2012
as Killer
- I Heart Monster Movies
I Heart Monster Movies 2012
as Self
The Perks of Being a Wallflower 2012
as Mr. Callahan
Death from Above 2012
as Sheriff Raynick, Makeup Artist
Nightmare Factory 2011
as Self
The Theatre Bizarre 2011
as Dr. Maurey, Director
Underground Entertainment: The Movie 2011
as Interrupting Tom
- The Death Dealer
The Death Dealer 2010
Actor
- Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! 2010
as Self
Machete 2010
as Osiris Amanpour
The Dead Matter 2010
as Sebed
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th 2010
as Self
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic 2010
as Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)
Deadtime Stories 2009
Director
Tattoos: A Scarred History 2009
as Self
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter 2009
as Self
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning 2009
as Self
The Shark Is Still Working 2009
as Self
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions 2009
as Self
Sea of Dust 2008
as Prester John
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX 2008
as Self
Zack and Miri Make a Porno 2008
as Jenkins
Lost Boys: The Tribe 2008
as David Van Etten
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce 2008
as Self
Zombiemania 2008
as Himself - Makeup Artist
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' 2007
as Self
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To 2007
as Uncle Tom
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini 2007
Actor
Diary of the Dead 2007
as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited), Thanks
Loaded Dice 2007
as The Bishop
Blood, Boobs & Beast 2007
as Himself
Planet Terror 2007
as Deputy Tolo
Grindhouse 2007
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
American Scary 2006
as Himself
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film 2006
as Self
It Runs in the Family 2006
as Self
- Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw 2006
as Self
The Absence of Light 2006
as The Higher Power
Beyond the Wall of Sleep 2006
as Sheriff
- Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills 2006
as Self
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking 2005
as Self
Land of the Dead 2005
as Machete Zombie
- Dream of the Dead
Dream of the Dead 2005
as Self
Forest of the Damned 2005
as Stephen
Special Report: Zombie Invasion 2004
as Sheriff Cahill
- Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore 2004
as Self
- Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All 2004
as Himself
The Friday the 13th Chronicles 2004
as Self
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary) 2004
as Self
UnConventional 2004
as Self
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead 2004
as Self
- Chill Factor: House Call
Chill Factor: House Call 2004
Actor, Director
- Unearthed
Unearthed 2004
as Det. Victor Tonelli
Death 4 Told 2004
as Man (segment "The Psychic")
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man 2004
as Self
Dawn of the Dead 2004
as The Sheriff
Vicious 2003
as Kane
The Many Days of Day of the Dead 2003
as Self
Zombiegeddon 2003
as Jesus Christ
- Two Masters' Eyes
Two Masters' Eyes 2003
Actor
- Blood Bath
Blood Bath 2002
as Stranger
Ted Bundy 2002
as Salt Lake City Detective, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist
Children of the Living Dead 2001
as Deputy Hughs, Stunt Coordinator
- Web of Darkness
Web of Darkness 2001
as Rouge, Makeup Effects, Special Effects Coordinator, Makeup Artist
- The Monster Man
The Monster Man 2001
as Joe
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror 2001
as Self
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead 2001
Actor
Eyes Are Upon You 2001
as Eddie Rao
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film 2000
as Self
The American Nightmare 2000
as Self
Cold Hearts 1999
Makeup Artist
The Devil Ant 1999
as Tom Savini
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic 1999
as Self
Cutting Moments 1997
Special Effects Supervisor, Makeup Artist
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors 1997
as Self
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! 1997
as Self
The Assassination File 1996
Special Effects Makeup Artist
From Dusk Till Dawn 1996
as Sex Machine
Mr. Stitch 1995
as Chemical / Weapons Engineer, Makeup Artist
The Demolitionist 1995
as Roland
George Romero's Golden Tales 3 1995
Director
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster 1995
Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Spooky World 1994
as Self, Producer
Backstreet Justice 1994
Special Effects
Necronomicon 1993
Makeup Artist
Killing Zoe 1993
Makeup Artist
- Zombie Jamboree ‘93
Zombie Jamboree ‘93 1993
as Himself
Trauma 1993
Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects
Innocent Blood 1992
as News Photographer
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh 1991
Makeup Artist
Dario Argento: Master of Horror 1991
as Self
Tales from the Darkside 1990
Director
Night of the Living Dead 1990
as (uncredited), Director
Two Evil Eyes 1990
as The Monomaniac, Special Effects, Makeup Effects, Stunts, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
Heartstopper 1989
as Lt. Ron Vargo, Makeup Artist
Z-TV 1989
as Self
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini 1989
as Himself
Red Scorpion 1988
Makeup Artist
Monkey Shines 1988
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Creepshow 2 1987
as The Creep, Makeup Effects
Drive-In Madness! 1987
as Himself
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 1986
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Stephen King's World of Horror 1986
as Self
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects 1986
as Himself
The Ripper 1985
as Jack the Ripper
Invasion U.S.A. 1985
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Day of the Dead 1985
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited), Stunt Coordinator, Makeup Artist
The Boy Who Loved Trolls 1984
as Motorcyclist
Maria's Lovers 1984
Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter 1984
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Midnight 1982
Special Effects, Makeup Artist
Alone in the Dark 1982
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Creepshow 1982
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue"), Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist
Till Death Do We Scare 1982
Special Effects Makeup Artist
The Prowler 1981
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects
Nightmare 1981
Special Effects Supervisor
The Burning 1981
Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Knightriders 1981
as Morgan
Eyes of a Stranger 1981
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Document of the Dead 1981
as Himself
Maniac 1980
as Disco Boy, Stunt Coordinator, Special Effects Makeup Artist
Friday the 13th 1980
Stunts, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist
Effects 1979
as Nicky, Makeup Artist
Dawn of the Dead 1978
as Motorcycle Raider, Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Stunt Double
Martin 1978
as Arthur, Makeup Effects, Stunts, Makeup Artist
Dead of Night 1974
Special Effects, Makeup Artist
Deranged 1974
Makeup Artist
Credits from TMDB.