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Tom Savini

Costume & Make-Up

Tom Savini

EN, IT, NO, ES cinema · 166 credits

Born

3 November 1946 (age 80)

Birthplace

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Also known as トム・サヴィーニ · تام ساوینی · Том Савіні · Томас Вінсент Савіні · Thomas Vincent Savini · Tom Savini

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

Filmography

The 4th Reich

The 4th Reich

ENNot rated

as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger

Nightmare City poster

Nightmare City

ENNot rated

Actor, Director, Writer, Makeup Artist

The Evilry poster

The Evilry

ENNot rated

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Black Zombie poster

Black Zombie

EN · 20265.0

as Self

Queens of the Dead poster

Queens of the Dead

EN · 20255.6

as Mayor

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies poster

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

EN · 2025Not rated

as Self (archive footage)

Terrifier 3 poster

Terrifier 3

EN · 20246.7

as Bystander

Taste the Blood of Martin poster

Taste the Blood of Martin

EN · 2023Not rated

as Himself

Spooktacular! poster

Spooktacular!

EN · 2023Not rated

as Self, Executive Producer

That's a Wrap poster

That's a Wrap

EN · 20233.3

as Manager

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento poster

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

IT · 20223.0

as self

In Search of Darkness: Part III poster

In Search of Darkness: Part III

EN · 20227.5

as Self

The Black Phone poster

The Black Phone

EN · 20227.5

Special Effects

The History of Metal and Horror poster

The History of Metal and Horror

EN · 20215.0

as Self

Pandemonic poster

Pandemonic

NO · 202110.0

as Poem 1

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

2021

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

EN · 20215.0

as Self (archive footage)

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi poster

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

EN · 20205.7

as Self

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business poster

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

EN · 20203.0

as Self

In Search of Darkness: Part II poster

In Search of Darkness: Part II

EN · 20207.8

as Self

Tales of the Uncanny poster

Tales of the Uncanny

EN · 20207.0

as Self

Zombies and Bikers poster

Zombies and Bikers

EN · 20208.0

as Himself

Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall poster

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

EN · 20207.0

as Himself

The FX of Dawn poster

The FX of Dawn

EN · 2020Not rated

Actor

Dogman's Rabies: Underdog poster

Dogman's Rabies: Underdog

IT · 20185.8

Thanks

Cult of Terror poster

Cult of Terror

ES · 20176.8

as Self - Make-up Designer

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini poster

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

EN · 20156.6

as Self

The Sadist poster

The Sadist

EN · 20154.0

as The Sadist, Producer

Troll Empire

2015

Troll Empire

EN · 2015Not rated

Thanks

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary poster

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

EN · 2014Not rated

as Self

Doc of the Dead poster

Doc of the Dead

EN · 20146.2

as Self

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines poster

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

EN · 2014Not rated

as Himself

The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' poster

The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'

EN · 20137.5

as Self

Machete Kills poster

Machete Kills

EN · 20135.6

as Osiris Amanpour

Cool As Hell poster

Cool As Hell

EN · 20132.2

as The Demon Slayer

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

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

EN · 20137.9

as Self

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece poster

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

EN · 2013Not rated

as Self

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood poster

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

EN · 20124.3

as Sheriff of Nottingham

Death from Above poster

Death from Above

EN · 20124.2

as Sheriff Raynick, Makeup Artist

The Perks of Being a Wallflower poster

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

EN · 20127.8

as Mr. Callahan

Django Unchained poster

Django Unchained

EN · 20128.2

as Tracker

I Heart Monster Movies

2012

I Heart Monster Movies

EN · 20125.5

as Self

Redd Inc. poster

Redd Inc.

EN · 20125.4

as Peter Bava, Makeup Artist

Horrorween poster

Horrorween

EN · 20126.8

as Killer

Nightmare Factory poster

Nightmare Factory

EN · 20117.2

as Self

The Theatre Bizarre poster

The Theatre Bizarre

EN · 20115.3

as Dr. Maurey, Director

Underground Entertainment: The Movie poster

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

EN · 20117.2

as Interrupting Tom

Machete poster

Machete

EN · 20106.3

as Osiris Amanpour

The Dead Matter poster

The Dead Matter

EN · 20102.8

as Sebed

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

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

EN · 20106.7

as Self

The Death Dealer

2010

The Death Dealer

EN · 2010Not rated

Actor

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

2010

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

EN · 2010Not rated

as Self

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic poster

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

EN · 2010Not rated

as Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)

The Shark Is Still Working poster

The Shark Is Still Working

EN · 20097.3

as Self

Tattoos: A Scarred History poster

Tattoos: A Scarred History

EN · 2009Not rated

as Self

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions poster

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

EN · 20098.0

as Self

New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning poster

New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning

EN · 20098.0

as Self

Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter poster

Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

EN · 20098.0

as Self

Deadtime Stories poster

Deadtime Stories

EN · 20094.2

Director

Lost Boys: The Tribe poster

Lost Boys: The Tribe

EN · 20084.9

as David Van Etten

Zombiemania poster

Zombiemania

EN · 20086.1

as Himself - Makeup Artist

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX poster

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

EN · 20086.6

as Self

Sea of Dust poster

Sea of Dust

EN · 20084.7

as Prester John

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce poster

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

EN · 20088.4

as Self

Zack and Miri Make a Porno poster

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

EN · 20086.3

as Jenkins

Blood, Boobs & Beast poster

Blood, Boobs & Beast

EN · 20075.1

as Himself

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

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

EN · 20075.2

as Uncle Tom

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' poster

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

EN · 20076.2

as Self

Grindhouse poster

Grindhouse

EN · 20077.0

as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")

Planet Terror poster

Planet Terror

EN · 20076.7

as Deputy Tolo

Diary of the Dead poster

Diary of the Dead

EN · 20075.5

as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited), Thanks

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini poster

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

EN · 20071.0

Actor

Loaded Dice poster

Loaded Dice

EN · 20077.0

as The Bishop

The Absence of Light poster

The Absence of Light

EN · 20063.0

as The Higher Power

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

2006

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

EN · 20068.2

as Self

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

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

EN · 20066.8

as Self

Beyond the Wall of Sleep poster

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

EN · 20062.4

as Sheriff

Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

2006

Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

EN · 20066.7

as Self

It Runs in the Family poster

It Runs in the Family

EN · 20067.0

as Self

American Scary poster

American Scary

EN · 20067.5

as Himself

Land of the Dead poster

Land of the Dead

EN · 20056.3

as Machete Zombie

Forest of the Damned poster

Forest of the Damned

EN · 20053.3

as Stephen

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking poster

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

EN · 20057.5

as Self

Dream of the Dead

2005

Dream of the Dead

EN · 2005Not rated

as Self

Dawn of the Dead poster

Dawn of the Dead

EN · 20047.1

as The Sheriff

The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead poster

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

EN · 20048.2

as Himself

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

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

EN · 20047.0

as Self

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

2004

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

EN · 200410.0

as Himself

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

2004

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

EN · 2004Not rated

as Self

The Friday the 13th Chronicles poster

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

EN · 20048.5

as Self

Special Report: Zombie Invasion poster

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

EN · 20046.0

as Sheriff Cahill

Unearthed

2004

Unearthed

EN · 20043.0

as Det. Victor Tonelli

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man poster

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

EN · 20048.5

as Self

UnConventional poster

UnConventional

EN · 20045.3

as Self

Death 4 Told poster

Death 4 Told

EN · 20044.0

as Man (segment "The Psychic")

Chill Factor: House Call

2004

Chill Factor: House Call

EN · 20049.0

Actor, Director

Zombiegeddon poster

Zombiegeddon

EN · 20033.2

as Jesus Christ

Vicious poster

Vicious

EN · 20035.7

as Kane

The Many Days of Day of the Dead poster

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

EN · 20036.8

as Self

Two Masters' Eyes

2003

Two Masters' Eyes

EN · 20037.0

Actor

Ted Bundy poster

Ted Bundy

EN · 20025.8

as Salt Lake City Detective, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist

Blood Bath

2002

Blood Bath

EN · 200210.0

as Stranger

Web of Darkness

2001

Web of Darkness

EN · 20013.0

as Rouge, Makeup Effects, Special Effects Coordinator, Makeup Artist

The Monster Man

2001

The Monster Man

EN · 20015.5

as Joe

Children of the Living Dead poster

Children of the Living Dead

EN · 20013.6

as Deputy Hughs, Stunt Coordinator

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror poster

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

EN · 20016.8

as Self

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead poster

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

EN · 2001Not rated

Actor

The American Nightmare poster

The American Nightmare

EN · 20006.8

as Self

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film poster

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

EN · 20007.0

as Self

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic poster

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

EN · 199910.0

as Self

The Devil Ant poster

The Devil Ant

EN · 19998.0

as Tom Savini

Cold Hearts poster

Cold Hearts

EN · 19994.7

Makeup Artist

Eyes Are Upon You poster

Eyes Are Upon You

EN · 19974.0

as Eddie Rao

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America! poster

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

EN · 19979.0

as Self

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors poster

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

IT · 19977.5

as Self

Cutting Moments poster

Cutting Moments

EN · 19975.8

Special Effects Supervisor, Makeup Artist

From Dusk Till Dawn poster

From Dusk Till Dawn

EN · 19967.1

as Sex Machine

The Assassination File poster

The Assassination File

EN · 19965.7

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Mr. Stitch poster

Mr. Stitch

EN · 19954.7

as Chemical / Weapons Engineer, Makeup Artist

The Demolitionist poster

The Demolitionist

EN · 19954.8

as Roland

Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster poster

Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster

EN · 1995Not rated

Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

George Romero's Golden Tales 3 poster

George Romero's Golden Tales 3

EN · 19953.0

Director

Spooky World poster

Spooky World

EN · 19946.0

as Self, Producer

Backstreet Justice poster

Backstreet Justice

EN · 19943.7

Special Effects

Zombie Jamboree ‘93

1993

Zombie Jamboree ‘93

EN · 199310.0

as Himself

Trauma poster

Trauma

IT · 19935.8

Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects

Killing Zoe poster

Killing Zoe

EN · 19936.2

Makeup Artist

Necronomicon poster

Necronomicon

EN · 19936.0

Makeup Artist

Innocent Blood poster

Innocent Blood

EN · 19926.2

as News Photographer

Dario Argento: Master of Horror poster

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

IT · 19917.1

as Self

Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh poster

Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh

EN · 19915.3

Makeup Artist

Two Evil Eyes poster

Two Evil Eyes

IT · 19906.1

as The Monomaniac, Makeup Effects, Special Effects, Stunts, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist

Night of the Living Dead poster

Night of the Living Dead

EN · 19906.9

as (uncredited), Director

Tales from the Darkside poster

Tales from the Darkside

EN · 19905.9

Director

Heartstopper poster

Heartstopper

EN · 19895.7

as Lt. Ron Vargo, Makeup Artist

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini poster

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

EN · 19896.5

as Himself

Z-TV poster

Z-TV

EN · 1989Not rated

as Self

Monkey Shines poster

Monkey Shines

EN · 19886.3

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Red Scorpion poster

Red Scorpion

EN · 19886.0

Makeup Artist

Creepshow 2 poster

Creepshow 2

EN · 19876.2

as The Creep, Makeup Effects

Drive-In Madness! poster

Drive-In Madness!

EN · 19876.3

as Himself

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

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

EN · 19867.9

as Himself

Stephen King's World of Horror poster

Stephen King's World of Horror

EN · 19866.1

as Self

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 poster

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2

EN · 19865.7

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Ripper poster

The Ripper

EN · 19854.0

as Jack the Ripper

Day of the Dead poster

Day of the Dead

EN · 19857.0

as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited), Stunt Coordinator, Makeup Artist

Invasion U.S.A. poster

Invasion U.S.A.

EN · 19855.8

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Boy Who Loved Trolls poster

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

EN · 19844.5

as Motorcyclist

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter poster

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

EN · 19846.1

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Maria's Lovers poster

Maria's Lovers

EN · 19846.0

Makeup Artist

Creepshow poster

Creepshow

EN · 19826.9

as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue"), Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist

Midnight poster

Midnight

EN · 19825.4

Special Effects, Makeup Artist

Till Death Do We Scare poster

Till Death Do We Scare

CN · 19826.0

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Alone in the Dark poster

Alone in the Dark

EN · 19825.8

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Knightriders poster

Knightriders

EN · 19816.2

as Morgan

Document of the Dead poster

Document of the Dead

EN · 19816.5

as Himself

Nightmare poster

Nightmare

EN · 19815.6

Special Effects Supervisor

The Burning poster

The Burning

EN · 19816.2

Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Eyes of a Stranger poster

Eyes of a Stranger

EN · 19815.9

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Prowler poster

The Prowler

EN · 19815.8

Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects

Maniac poster

Maniac

EN · 19806.4

as Disco Boy, Stunt Coordinator, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Friday the 13th poster

Friday the 13th

EN · 19806.4

Stunts, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist

Effects poster

Effects

EN · 19795.0

as Nicky, Makeup Artist

Dawn of the Dead poster

Dawn of the Dead

EN · 19787.5

as Motorcycle Raider, Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Stunt Double

Martin poster

Martin

EN · 19786.8

as Arthur, Makeup Effects, Stunts, Makeup Artist

Dead of Night poster

Dead of Night

EN · 19746.3

Special Effects, Makeup Artist

Deranged poster

Deranged

EN · 19745.8

Makeup Artist