Tom Savini

Tom Savini

🎂 3rd November 1946 (79 yrs) 📍 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.

Tom Savini

🎬 Movies Featuring Tom Savini

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies (2025)

as Self - (archive footage)
Queens of the Dead

Queens of the Dead (2025)

as Mayor
Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3 (2024)

as Bystander
Spooktacular!

Spooktacular! (2023)

as Self
That's a Wrap

That's a Wrap (2023)

as Manager
Taste the Blood of Martin

Taste the Blood of Martin (2023)

as Himself
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento (2022)

as self
In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022)

as Self
Pandemonic

Pandemonic (2021)

as Poem 1
The History of Metal and Horror

The History of Metal and Horror (2021)

as Self
No Image

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend (2021)

as Self (archive footage)
Zombies and Bikers

Zombies and Bikers (2020)

as Himself
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall

Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall (2020)

as Himself
No Image

The FX of Dawn (2020)

Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny (2020)

as Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)

as Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020)

as Self
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020)

as Self
Cult of Terror

Cult of Terror (2017)

as Self - Make-up Designer
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015)

as Self
The Sadist

The Sadist (2015)

as The Sadist
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines (2014)

as Himself
Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead (2014)

as Self
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary (2014)

as Self
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' (2013)

as Self
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)

as Self
Machete Kills

Machete Kills (2013)

as Osiris Amanpour
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece (2013)

as Self
Cool As Hell

Cool As Hell (2013)

as The Demon Slayer
Django Unchained

Django Unchained (2012)

as Tracker
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood (2012)

as Sheriff of Nottingham
Redd Inc.

Redd Inc. (2012)

as Peter Bava
Horrorween

Horrorween (2012)

as Killer
No Image

I Heart Monster Movies (2012)

as Himself
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

as Mr. Callahan
Death from Above

Death from Above (2012)

as Sheriff Raynick
Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory (2011)

as Self
The Theatre Bizarre

The Theatre Bizarre (2011)

as Dr. Maurey
Underground Entertainment: The Movie

Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011)

as Interrupting Tom
No Image

The Death Dealer (2010)

No Image

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time! (2010)

as Self
Machete

Machete (2010)

as Osiris Amanpour
The Dead Matter

The Dead Matter (2010)

as Sebed
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th

His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010)

as Self
Tattoos: A Scarred History

Tattoos: A Scarred History (2009)

as Self
The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working (2009)

as Self
No Image

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions (2009)

as Self
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008)

as Self
Sea of Dust

Sea of Dust (2008)

as Prester John
Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

as Jenkins
Lost Boys: The Tribe

Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)

as David Van Etten
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)

as Self
Zombiemania

Zombiemania (2008)

as Himself - Makeup Artist
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007)

as Self
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To

It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To (2007)

as Uncle Tom
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini (2007)

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead (2007)

as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Loaded Dice

Loaded Dice (2007)

as The Bishop
Blood, Boobs & Beast

Blood, Boobs & Beast (2007)

as Himself
Grindhouse

Grindhouse (2007)

as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Planet Terror

Planet Terror (2007)

as Deputy Tolo
American Scary

American Scary (2006)

as Himself
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)

as Self
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It Runs in the Family (2006)

as Himself
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Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw (2006)

as Self
The Absence of Light

The Absence of Light (2006)

as The Higher Power
Beyond the Wall of Sleep

Beyond the Wall of Sleep (2006)

as Sheriff
No Image

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006)

as Self
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking (2005)

as Self
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead (2005)

as Machete Zombie
Forest of the Damned

Forest of the Damned (2005)

as Stephen
Special Report: Zombie Invasion

Special Report: Zombie Invasion (2004)

as Sheriff Cahill
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)

Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary) (2004)

as Self
The Friday the 13th Chronicles

The Friday the 13th Chronicles (2004)

as Self
No Image

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All (2004)

as Himself
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Secrets Galore Behind the Gore (2004)

as Himself
UnConventional

UnConventional (2004)

as Self
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead (2004)

as Himself
No Image

Chill Factor: House Call (2004)

No Image

Unearthed (2004)

as Det. Victor Tonelli
Death 4 Told

Death 4 Told (2004)

as Man (segment "The Psychic")
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man (2004)

as Self
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

as The County Sheriff
Vicious

Vicious (2003)

as Kane
No Image

The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003)

as Himself
Zombiegeddon

Zombiegeddon (2003)

as Jesus Christ
No Image

Two Masters' Eyes (2003)

No Image

Blood Bath (2002)

as Stranger
Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy (2002)

as Salt Lake City Detective
Children of the Living Dead

Children of the Living Dead (2001)

as Deputy Hughs
No Image

Web of Darkness (2001)

as Rouge
No Image

The Monster Man (2001)

as Joe
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001)

as Self
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film (2000)

as Self
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare (2000)

as Self
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic (1999)

as Self
The Devil Ant

The Devil Ant (1999)

as Tom Savini
Wishmaster

Wishmaster (1997)

as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
Eyes Are Upon You

Eyes Are Upon You (1997)

as Eddie Rao
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! (1997)

as Self
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors (1997)

as Himself
From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

as Sex Machine
Mr. Stitch

Mr. Stitch (1995)

as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
The Demolitionist

The Demolitionist (1995)

as Roland
Spooky World

Spooky World (1994)

as Self
Spooky World

Spooky World (1994)

as Self
No Image

Zombie Jamboree (1993)

as Himself
Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood (1992)

as News Photographer
Dario Argento: Master of Horror

Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991)

as Himself
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead (1990)

as (uncredited)
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes (1990)

as The Monomaniac
Heartstopper

Heartstopper (1989)

as Lt. Ron Vargo
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini (1989)

as Himself
No Image

Z-TV (1989)

as Self
Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2 (1987)

as The Creep
Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness! (1987)

as Himself
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects (1986)

as Himself
Stephen King's World of Horror

Stephen King's World of Horror (1986)

as Self
The Ripper

The Ripper (1985)

as Jack the Ripper
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (1985)

as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
The Boy Who Loved Trolls

The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984)

as Motorcyclist
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Creepshow

Creepshow (1982)

as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Knightriders

Knightriders (1981)

as Morgan
Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead (1981)

as Himself
Maniac

Maniac (1980)

as Disco Boy
Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th (1980)

as Knife Killer (uncredited)
Effects

Effects (1979)

as Nicky
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

as Motorcycle Raider
Martin

Martin (1978)

as Arthur
No Image

The 4th Reich (N/A)

as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Nightmare City

Nightmare City (N/A)