Tom Savini

Personal Info

Birthday

November 3, 1946

(79 years old)

Place of Birth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As

トム・サヴィーニ

تام ساوینی

Tom Savini

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.

Known For

The Simpsons

Django Unchained

Terrifier 3

Locke & Key

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

NOS4A2

From Dusk Till Dawn

Filmography

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