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Tom Savini
Costume & Make-Up

Tom Savini

Born 1946-11-03
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Costume & Make-Up

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

Prominent works featuring Tom Savini

Django Unchained
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Django Unchained

2012
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The Simpsons
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The Simpsons

1989
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012
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From Dusk Till Dawn
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From Dusk Till Dawn

1996
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The Black Phone
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The Black Phone

2022
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Dawn of the Dead
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Dawn of the Dead

2004
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Planet Terror
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Planet Terror

2007
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Machete
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Machete

2010
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Friday the 13th
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Friday the 13th

1980
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Zack and Miri Make a Porno
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Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (231 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Black ZombieBlack ZombieSelfMovie2026
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesLegacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesSelf - (archive footage)Movie2025
Queens of the DeadQueens of the DeadMayorMovie2025
Terrifier 3Terrifier 3BystanderMovie2024
Spooktacular!Spooktacular!SelfMovie2023
Spooktacular!Spooktacular!Executive ProducerMovie2023
That's a WrapThat's a WrapManagerMovie2023
Taste the Blood of MartinTaste the Blood of MartinHimselfMovie2023
Il museo degli orrori di Dario ArgentoIl museo degli orrori di Dario ArgentoselfMovie2022
In Search of Darkness: Part IIIIn Search of Darkness: Part IIISelfMovie2022
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All TimeThe 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All TimeSelfTV Series2022
The Black PhoneThe Black PhoneSpecial EffectsMovie2022
Charles Band’s Full Moon FreakshowCharles Band’s Full Moon FreakshowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2022
PandemonicPandemonicPoem 1Movie2021
Behind the MonstersBehind the MonstersSelfTV Series2021
The History of Metal and HorrorThe History of Metal and HorrorSelfMovie2021
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood LegendSelf (archive footage)Movie2021
Zombies and BikersZombies and BikersHimselfMovie2020
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' MallMemories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' MallHimselfMovie2020
The FX of DawnThe FX of DawnSelf / AppearanceMovie2020
Tales of the UncannyTales of the UncannySelfMovie2020
In Search of Darkness: Part IIIn Search of Darkness: Part IISelfMovie2020
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-FiTime Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-FiSelfMovie2020
Dead Talk LiveDead Talk LiveSelf - GuestTV Series2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film BusinessClapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film BusinessSelfMovie2020
Locke & KeyLocke & KeyLocksmithTV Series2020
The Movies That Made UsThe Movies That Made UsSelfTV Series2019
CreepshowCreepshowDirectorTV Series2019
NOS4A2NOS4A2SnakeTV Series2019
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob BriggsThe Last Drive-in with Joe Bob BriggsSelfTV Series2019
Eli Roth's History of HorrorEli Roth's History of HorrorSelfTV Series2018
Dogman's Rabies: UnderdogDogman's Rabies: UnderdogThanksMovie2018
Cult of TerrorCult of TerrorSelf - Make-up DesignerMovie2017
Troll EmpireThanksMovie2015
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom SaviniSmoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom SaviniSelfMovie2015
The SadistThe SadistThe SadistMovie2015
The SadistThe SadistProducerMovie2015
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey ShinesAn Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey ShinesHimselfMovie2014
Doc of the DeadDoc of the DeadSelfMovie2014
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk DocumentaryDead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk DocumentarySelfMovie2014
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'SelfMovie2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13thCrystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13thSelfMovie2013
Machete KillsMachete KillsOsiris AmanpourMovie2013
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the MasterpieceThe Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the MasterpieceSelfMovie2013
Cool As HellCool As HellThe Demon SlayerMovie2013
Django UnchainedDjango UnchainedTrackerMovie2012
Robin Hood: Ghosts of SherwoodRobin Hood: Ghosts of SherwoodSheriff of NottinghamMovie2012
Redd Inc.Redd Inc.Peter BavaMovie2012
Redd Inc.Redd Inc.Makeup ArtistMovie2012
HorrorweenHorrorweenKillerMovie2012
I Heart Monster MoviesSelfMovie2012
The Perks of Being a WallflowerThe Perks of Being a WallflowerMr. CallahanMovie2012
Death from AboveDeath from AboveSheriff RaynickMovie2012
Death from AboveDeath from AboveMakeup ArtistMovie2012
Nightmare FactoryNightmare FactorySelfMovie2011
Halloween WarsHalloween WarsSelf - JudgeTV Series2011
The Theatre BizarreThe Theatre BizarreDr. MaureyMovie2011
The Theatre BizarreThe Theatre BizarreDirectorMovie2011
Underground Entertainment: The MovieUnderground Entertainment: The MovieInterrupting TomMovie2011
The Death DealerSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!SelfMovie2010
MacheteMacheteOsiris AmanpourMovie2010
The Dead MatterThe Dead MatterSebedMovie2010
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13thHis Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13thSelfMovie2010
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero ClassicJoe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero ClassicSelf - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)Movie2010
Deadtime StoriesDeadtime StoriesDirectorMovie2009
Tattoos: A Scarred HistoryTattoos: A Scarred HistorySelfMovie2009
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New BeginningNew Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New BeginningSelfMovie2009
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final ChapterJason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final ChapterSelfMovie2009
The Shark Is Still WorkingThe Shark Is Still WorkingSelfMovie2009
Friday's Legacy: Horror ConventionsFriday's Legacy: Horror ConventionsSelfMovie2009
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXFantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXSelfMovie2008
Sea of DustSea of DustPrester JohnMovie2008
Zack and Miri Make a PornoZack and Miri Make a PornoJenkinsMovie2008
Lost Boys: The TribeLost Boys: The TribeDavid Van EttenMovie2008
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack PierceHe Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack PierceSelfMovie2008
ZombiemaniaZombiemaniaHimself - Makeup ArtistMovie2008
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'SelfMovie2007
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want ToIt's My Party and I'll Die If I Want ToUncle TomMovie2007
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom SaviniBlood 'n Fire Memories with Tom SaviniSelf / AppearanceMovie2007
Diary of the DeadDiary of the DeadMan Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)Movie2007
Diary of the DeadDiary of the DeadThanksMovie2007
Loaded DiceLoaded DiceThe BishopMovie2007
Blood, Boobs & BeastBlood, Boobs & BeastHimselfMovie2007
GrindhouseGrindhouseDeputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")Movie2007
Planet TerrorPlanet TerrorDeputy ToloMovie2007
American ScaryAmerican ScaryHimselfMovie2006
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher FilmGoing to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher FilmSelfMovie2006
It Runs in the FamilyIt Runs in the FamilySelfMovie2006
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the SawSelfMovie2006
The Absence of LightThe Absence of LightThe Higher PowerMovie2006
Beyond the Wall of SleepBeyond the Wall of SleepSheriffMovie2006
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of ChillsSelfMovie2006
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh FilmmakingAfter Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh FilmmakingSelfMovie2005
Land of the DeadLand of the DeadMachete ZombieMovie2005
Forest of the DamnedForest of the DamnedStephenMovie2005
Special Report: Zombie InvasionSpecial Report: Zombie InvasionSheriff CahillMovie2004
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)SelfMovie2004
The Friday the 13th ChroniclesThe Friday the 13th ChroniclesSelfMovie2004
Crystal Lake Victims Tell AllHimselfMovie2004
Secrets Galore Behind the GoreSelfMovie2004
UnConventionalUnConventionalSelfMovie2004
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the DeadThe Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the DeadHimselfMovie2004
Chill Factor: House CallSelf / AppearanceMovie2004
Chill Factor: House CallDirectorMovie2004
UnearthedDet. Victor TonelliMovie2004
Death 4 ToldDeath 4 ToldMan (segment "The Psychic")Movie2004
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-ManCreature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-ManSelfMovie2004
Dawn of the DeadDawn of the DeadThe SheriffMovie2004
ViciousViciousKaneMovie2003
The Many Days of Day of the DeadThe Many Days of Day of the DeadSelfMovie2003
ZombiegeddonZombiegeddonJesus ChristMovie2003
Two Masters' EyesSelf / AppearanceMovie2003
Blood BathStrangerMovie2002
Ted BundyTed BundySalt Lake City DetectiveMovie2002
Ted BundyTed BundySpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie2002
Ted BundyTed BundyMakeup ArtistMovie2002
Children of the Living DeadChildren of the Living DeadDeputy HughsMovie2001
Children of the Living DeadChildren of the Living DeadStunt CoordinatorMovie2001
Web of DarknessRougeMovie2001
Web of DarknessMakeup EffectsMovie2001
Web of DarknessSpecial Effects CoordinatorMovie2001
Web of DarknessMakeup ArtistMovie2001
The Monster ManJoeMovie2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for HorrorDario Argento: An Eye for HorrorSelfMovie2001
Behind the Scenes with Day of the DeadBehind the Scenes with Day of the DeadSelf / AppearanceMovie2001
Aqua Teen Hunger ForceAqua Teen Hunger ForceCop (voice)TV Series2000
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher FilmScream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher FilmSelfMovie2000
SheenaSheenaPeter ReynoldsTV Series2000
The American NightmareThe American NightmareSelfMovie2000
Cold HeartsCold HeartsMakeup ArtistMovie1999
The Dead Walk: Remaking a ClassicThe Dead Walk: Remaking a ClassicSelfMovie1999
The Devil AntThe Devil AntTom SaviniMovie1999
Cutting MomentsCutting MomentsSpecial Effects SupervisorMovie1997
Cutting MomentsCutting MomentsMakeup ArtistMovie1997
Eyes Are Upon YouEyes Are Upon YouEddie RaoMovie1997
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!SelfMovie1997
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of HorrorsThe World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of HorrorsSelfMovie1997
The Assassination FileThe Assassination FileSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1996
From Dusk Till DawnFrom Dusk Till DawnSex MachineMovie1996
Mr. StitchMr. StitchChemical / Weapons EngineerMovie1995
Mr. StitchMr. StitchMakeup ArtistMovie1995
The DemolitionistThe DemolitionistRolandMovie1995
George Romero's Golden Tales 3George Romero's Golden Tales 3DirectorMovie1995
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime MonsterGhostwriter: Attack of the Slime MonsterSpecial EffectsMovie1995
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime MonsterGhostwriter: Attack of the Slime MonsterSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1995
Spooky WorldSpooky WorldSelfMovie1994
Spooky WorldSpooky WorldProducerMovie1994
Backstreet JusticeBackstreet JusticeSpecial EffectsMovie1994
NecronomiconNecronomiconMakeup ArtistMovie1993
Zombie Jamboree ‘93HimselfMovie1993
Killing ZoeKilling ZoeMakeup ArtistMovie1993
TraumaTraumaMakeup ArtistMovie1993
TraumaTraumaMakeup EffectsMovie1993
GhostwriterGhostwriterMakeup ArtistTV Series1992
Innocent BloodInnocent BloodNews PhotographerMovie1992
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in PittsburghBloodsucking Pharaohs in PittsburghMakeup ArtistMovie1991
Dario Argento: Master of HorrorDario Argento: Master of HorrorSelfMovie1991
Tales from the DarksideTales from the DarksideDirectorMovie1990
Night of the Living DeadNight of the Living Dead(uncredited)Movie1990
Night of the Living DeadNight of the Living DeadDirectorMovie1990
Two Evil EyesTwo Evil EyesThe MonomaniacMovie1990
Two Evil EyesTwo Evil EyesSpecial EffectsMovie1990
Two Evil EyesTwo Evil EyesMakeup EffectsMovie1990
Two Evil EyesTwo Evil EyesStuntsMovie1990
Two Evil EyesTwo Evil EyesSpecial Effects Key Makeup ArtistMovie1990
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsTom Savini (voice)TV Series1989
HeartstopperHeartstopperLt. Ron VargoMovie1989
HeartstopperHeartstopperMakeup ArtistMovie1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom SaviniHorror Effects: Hosted by Tom SaviniHimselfMovie1989
Z-TVZ-TVSelfMovie1989
Red ScorpionRed ScorpionMakeup ArtistMovie1988
The Incredibly Strange Film ShowThe Incredibly Strange Film ShowSelfTV Series1988
Monkey ShinesMonkey ShinesSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1988
Creepshow 2Creepshow 2The CreepMovie1987
Creepshow 2Creepshow 2Makeup EffectsMovie1987
Drive-In Madness!Drive-In Madness!HimselfMovie1987
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2Special Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1986
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror EffectsScream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror EffectsHimselfMovie1986
Stephen King's World of HorrorStephen King's World of HorrorSelfMovie1986
The RipperThe RipperJack the RipperMovie1985
Invasion U.S.A.Invasion U.S.A.Special Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1985
Day of the DeadDay of the DeadZombie with Scarf (uncredited)Movie1985
Day of the DeadDay of the DeadStunt CoordinatorMovie1985
Day of the DeadDay of the DeadMakeup ArtistMovie1985
The Boy Who Loved TrollsThe Boy Who Loved TrollsMotorcyclistMovie1984
Tales from the DarksideTales from the DarksideDirectorTV Series1984
Maria's LoversMaria's LoversMakeup ArtistMovie1984
Friday the 13th: The Final ChapterFriday the 13th: The Final ChapterJason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)Movie1984
Friday the 13th: The Final ChapterFriday the 13th: The Final ChapterSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1984
MidnightMidnightSpecial EffectsMovie1982
MidnightMidnightMakeup ArtistMovie1982
Alone in the DarkAlone in the DarkSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1982
CreepshowCreepshowGarbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")Movie1982
CreepshowCreepshowMakeup EffectsMovie1982
CreepshowCreepshowMakeup ArtistMovie1982
Till Death Do We ScareTill Death Do We ScareSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1982
The ProwlerThe ProwlerSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1981
The ProwlerThe ProwlerSpecial EffectsMovie1981
NightmareNightmareSpecial Effects SupervisorMovie1981
The BurningThe BurningMakeup Effects DesignerMovie1981
The BurningThe BurningSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1981
KnightridersKnightridersMorganMovie1981
Eyes of a StrangerEyes of a StrangerSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1981
Document of the DeadDocument of the DeadHimselfMovie1981
ManiacManiacDisco BoyMovie1980
ManiacManiacStunt CoordinatorMovie1980
ManiacManiacSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1980
Friday the 13thFriday the 13thKnife Killer (uncredited)Movie1980
Friday the 13thFriday the 13thStuntsMovie1980
Friday the 13thFriday the 13thSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1980
Friday the 13thFriday the 13thMakeup ArtistMovie1980
EffectsEffectsNickyMovie1979
EffectsEffectsMakeup ArtistMovie1979
Dawn of the DeadDawn of the DeadMotorcycle RaiderMovie1978
Dawn of the DeadDawn of the DeadMakeup ArtistMovie1978
Dawn of the DeadDawn of the DeadSpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie1978
Dawn of the DeadDawn of the DeadStunt DoubleMovie1978
MartinMartinArthurMovie1978
MartinMartinMakeup EffectsMovie1978
MartinMartinStuntsMovie1978
MartinMartinMakeup ArtistMovie1978
Dead of NightDead of NightSpecial EffectsMovie1974
Dead of NightDead of NightMakeup ArtistMovie1974
DerangedDerangedMakeup ArtistMovie1974
The 4th ReichSS-Standartenführer DirlewangerMovie—
Nightmare CityNightmare CitySelf / AppearanceMovie—
The EvilryThe EvilrySpecial Effects Makeup ArtistMovie—
Nightmare CityNightmare CityWriterMovie—
Nightmare CityNightmare CityDirectorMovie—
Nightmare CityNightmare CityMakeup ArtistMovie—