Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Born November 03, 1946 (Age: 79) 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.
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.
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Filmography

Black Zombie

Black Zombie

2026 as Self Age: 79
Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3

2024 as Bystander Age: 77
In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022 as Self Age: 76
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Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

2021 as Self (archive footage) Age: 74
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The FX of Dawn

2020 as Age: 74
Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012 as Tracker Age: 66
Redd Inc.

Redd Inc.

2012 as Peter Bava Age: 66
Horrorween

Horrorween

2012 as Killer Age: 65
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012 as Mr. Callahan Age: 65
Underground Entertainment: The Movie

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011 as Interrupting Tom Age: 64
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The Death Dealer

2010 as Age: 63
Machete

Machete

2010 as Osiris Amanpour Age: 63
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

2010 as Age: 63
Tattoos: A Scarred History

Tattoos: A Scarred History

2009 as Self Age: 62
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

2009 as Self Age: 62
Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008 as Jenkins Age: 61
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007 as Self Age: 60
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

2007 as Age: 60
Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007 as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited) Age: 60
Loaded Dice

Loaded Dice

2007 as The Bishop Age: 60
Planet Terror

Planet Terror

2007 as Deputy Tolo Age: 60
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It Runs in the Family

2006 as Himself Age: 59
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Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

2006 as Self Age: 59
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

2005 as Self Age: 58
Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005 as Machete Zombie Age: 58
Special Report: Zombie Invasion

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

2004 as Sheriff Cahill Age: 57
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Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

2004 as Himself Age: 57
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Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

2004 as Himself Age: 57
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Chill Factor: House Call

2004 as Age: 57
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Unearthed

2004 as Det. Victor Tonelli Age: 57
Death 4 Told

Death 4 Told

2004 as Man (segment "The Psychic") Age: 57
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

2004 as Self Age: 57
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

2004 as The County Sheriff Age: 57
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Blood Bath

2002 as Stranger Age: 56
Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

2002 as Salt Lake City Detective Age: 55
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

2001 as Age: 54
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

2000 as Self Age: 53
The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

2000 as Self Age: 53
The Devil Ant

The Devil Ant

1999 as Tom Savini Age: 52
Eyes Are Upon You

Eyes Are Upon You

1997 as Eddie Rao Age: 50
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

1997 as Himself Age: 50
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

1997 as Self Age: 50
From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996 as Sex Machine Age: 49
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Zombie Jamboree

1993 as Himself Age: 46
Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood

1992 as News Photographer Age: 45
Dario Argento: Master of Horror

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

1991 as Himself Age: 44
Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990 as (uncredited) Age: 43
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990 as The Monomaniac Age: 43
Heartstopper

Heartstopper

1989 as Lt. Ron Vargo Age: 42
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989 as Himself Age: 42
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Z-TV

1989 as Self Age: 42
Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

1987 as The Creep Age: 40
The Ripper

The Ripper

1985 as Jack the Ripper Age: 38
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985 as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited) Age: 38
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

1984 as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited) Age: 37
Creepshow

Creepshow

1982 as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue") Age: 36
Knightriders

Knightriders

1981 as Morgan Age: 34
Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

1981 as Himself Age: 34
Maniac

Maniac

1980 as Disco Boy Age: 33
Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

1980 as Knife Killer (uncredited) Age: 33
Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978 as Motorcycle Raider Age: 31
Martin

Martin

1978 as Arthur Age: 31