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Tom Savini

Actor, Director, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn November 3, 1946 (79 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Zack and Miri Make a Porno
  • Day of the Dead
  • Diary of the Dead
  • Creepshow 2
  • Wishmaster
  • NOS4A2
  • Creepshow
  • Trauma
  • Ted Bundy
  • Nightmare
  • Inhuman Resources
  • The Demolitionist
  • Effects
  • Zombiegeddon
  • That's a Wrap

Known For

  • Day of the Dead
  • Dawn of the Dead
  • Night of the Living Dead
  • From Dusk Till Dawn
  • The Theatre Bizarre
  • Martin
  • Children of the Living Dead
  • Creepshow 2
  • Maniac
  • Knightriders
  • Ted Bundy
  • Forest of the Damned
  • Tales from the Darkside
  • Creepshow
  • Deadtime Stories: Volume 1
  • Inhuman Resources
  • Zombiegeddon
  • The Dead Matter
  • Vicious
  • Death 4 Told
  • Beyond the Wall of Sleep
  • Effects

Featured Videos

  • Zack And Miri Make A Porno: Mr. Jenkins And The Monroeville Soundstage (Exclusive)
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Tom Savini Filmography

2025
Queens of the Dead · as Mayor
2024
Terrifier 3 · as Bystander
2023
2022
2020
Locke & Key (TV Series) · as Locksmith
2019
NOS4A2 (TV Series) · as Snake
2015
The Sadist · as The Sadist
2014
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (TV Series) · as Burt
2013
Machete Kills · as Osiris Amanpour
2013
Cool as Hell · as The Demon Slayer
2012
Django Unchained · as Tracker
2012
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood · as Sheriff Of Nottingham
2012
2012
2012
Death from Above · as Sheriff Raynick
2011
Horrorween · as Killer
2011
The Theatre Bizarre · as Dr. Maurey
2011
2010
Machete · as Osiris Amanpour
2010
The Dead Matter · as Sebed
2008
2008
Sea of Dust · as Prester John
2008
Lost Boys: The Tribe · as David Van Etten
2007
2007
2007
Diary of the Dead · as Man Shouting On Radio 'shoot In The Head' (voice) (uncredited)
2007
Loaded Dice · as The Bishop
2007
Grindhouse · as Deputy Tolo (segment "planet Terror")
2007
Planet Terror · as Deputy Tolo
2006
The Absence of Light · as The Higher Power
2006
2005
Forest of the Damned · as Stephen
2005
2005
Land of the Dead · as Machete Zombie
2004
Unearthed · as Det. Victor Tonelli
2004
Death 4 Told · as Man (segment "the Psychic")
2004
Dawn of the Dead · as The County Sheriff
2003
Vicious · as Kane
2003
Zombiegeddon · as Jesus Christ
2002
Blood Bath · as Stranger
2002
Ted Bundy · as Salt Lake City Detective
2001
Eyes Are Upon You · as Eddie Rao
2001
Children of the Living Dead · as Deputy Hughs
2001
The Monster Man · as Joe
2000
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (TV Series) · as Cop (voice)
2000
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle (2000) (TV Series) · as Peter Reynolds
1997
Wishmaster · as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
1996
From Dusk Till Dawn · as Sex Machine
1995
Mr. Stitch · as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
1995
1992
Innocent Blood · as News Photographer
1990
Night of the Living Dead · as (uncredited)
1990
Two Evil Eyes · as The Monomaniac
1989
The Simpsons (TV Series) · as Tom Savini (voice)
1989
Heartstopper · as Lt. Ron Vargo
1987
Creepshow 2 · as The Creep
1986
Twisted Sister: Come Out and Play · as Teacher (segment: Be Chrool To Your Scuel)
1985
The Ripper · as Jack The Ripper
1985
Day of the Dead · as Zombie With Scarf (uncredited)
1984
The Boy Who Loved Trolls · as Motorcyclist
1984
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter · as Jason (hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
1982
Creepshow · as Garbage Man #2 (segment "epilogue")
1981
Knightriders · as Morgan
1980
Maniac · as Disco Boy
1980
Friday the 13th · as Knife Killer (uncredited)
1979
Effects · as Nicky
1978
Dawn of the Dead · as Motorcycle Raider
1977
Martin · as Arthur

2023
Spooktacular! · as Self
2023
Dead Meat Horror Awards 2023 · as Self - Presenter
2022
2022
2021
Behind The Monsters (TV Series) · as Self
2021
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
Dead Talk Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2020
2019
The Movies That Made Us (TV Series) · as Self - Special Makeup Effects
2018
2018
2017
Cult of Terror · as Self - Make-Up Designer
2016
2015
2015
2014
Doc of the Dead · as Self
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2011
2011
Halloween Wars (TV Series) · as Self - Judge
2011
Face Off (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge
2010
2009
2009
Popatopolis · as Self
2009
2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
Starz presents Zombie Mania · as Himself - Makeup Artist
2007
2007
2007
2006
American Scary · as Himself
2006
2006
It Runs in the Family · as Himself
2006
2006
Horror's Hallowed Grounds (TV Series) · as Self
2004
The 100 Scariest Movie Moments (TV Series) · as Self
2004
2004
UnConventional · as Self
2004
The Dead Will Walk · as Himself
2004
2001
2000
2000
1997
Clive Barker's A-Z of Horror (TV Series) · as Self
1997
1994
Movie Magic (TV Series) · as Self
1993
1991
1988
The Incredibly Strange Film Show (TV Series) · as Self
1987
Drive-in Madness! · as Himself
1986
1986
1986
1985
1982
Late Night With David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self
1980
Document of the Dead · as Himself

2023
Spooktacular! · as Executive Producer
2015

2012
Inhuman Resources · as Makeup Artist
2012
Death from Above · as Makeup Artist
2002
Ted Bundy · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1999
Cold Hearts · as Makeup Artist
1996
Cutting Moments · as Makeup Artist
1996
Cutting Moments · as Special Effects Supervisor
1996
The Assassination File · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1995
Mr. Stitch · as Makeup Artist
1993
Necronomicon: Book of Dead · as Makeup Artist
1993
Killing Zoe · as Makeup Artist
1993
Trauma · as Makeup Artist
1992
Ghostwriter (1992) (TV Series) · as Makeup Artist
1991
1990
Two Evil Eyes · as Special Effects Key Makeup Artist
1989
Heartstopper · as Makeup Artist
1988
Red Scorpion · as Makeup Artist
1988
Monkey Shines · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1986
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1985
Invasion U.S.A. · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1985
Day of the Dead · as Makeup Artist
1984
Maria's Lovers · as Makeup Artist
1984
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1982
Alone in the Dark · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1982
Creepshow · as Makeup Artist
1982
Till Death Do We Scare · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1982
Midnight · as Makeup Artist
1981
The Prowler · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1981
Nightmare · as Special Effects Supervisor
1981
The Burning · as Makeup Effects Designer
1981
Eyes of a Stranger · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1980
Maniac · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1980
Friday the 13th · as Special Effects Makeup Artist
1979
Effects · as Makeup Artist
1978
Dawn of the Dead · as Makeup Artist
1977
Martin · as Makeup Artist
1974
Dead of Night · as Makeup Artist
1974
Deranged · as Makeup Artist

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