Tom Savini

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

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Terrifier 3

2024 ⭐ 6.8

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In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022 ⭐ 7.5

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Pandemonic

2021 ⭐ 10.0

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Zombies and Bikers

2020 ⭐ 8.0

Career timeline

2026

Black Zombie

Self · 2026

2025

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

Self - (archive footage) · 2025

Queens of the Dead

Mayor · 2025

⭐ 5.9

2024

Terrifier 3 Notable

Bystander · 2024

⭐ 6.8

2023

Spooktacular!

Self · 2023

That's a Wrap

Manager · 2023

⭐ 3.3

Taste the Blood of Martin

Himself · 2023

2022

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

self · 2022

⭐ 3.0

In Search of Darkness: Part III Notable

Self · 2022

⭐ 7.5

2021

Pandemonic Notable

Poem 1 · 2021

⭐ 10.0

The History of Metal and Horror

Self · 2021

⭐ 4.5

2020

Zombies and Bikers Notable

Himself · 2020

⭐ 8.0

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

Himself · 2020

⭐ 7.0

The FX of Dawn

2020

2017

Cult of Terror

Self - Make-up Designer · 2017

⭐ 6.8

2015

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Self · 2015

⭐ 6.6

The Sadist

The Sadist · 2015

⭐ 4.0

2014

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

Himself · 2014

Doc of the Dead

Self · 2014

⭐ 6.2

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

Self · 2014

2013

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

Self · 2013

⭐ 6.0

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

Self · 2013

⭐ 7.9

Machete Kills Notable

Osiris Amanpour · 2013

⭐ 5.6

2012

Django Unchained Notable

Tracker · 2012

⭐ 8.2

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

Sheriff of Nottingham · 2012

⭐ 4.3

Redd Inc.

Peter Bava · 2012

⭐ 5.4

2011

Nightmare Factory Notable

Self · 2011

⭐ 7.2

The Theatre Bizarre

Dr. Maurey · 2011

⭐ 5.3

Underground Entertainment: The Movie Notable

Interrupting Tom · 2011

⭐ 7.2

2010

Machete Notable

Osiris Amanpour · 2010

⭐ 6.3

The Dead Matter

Sebed · 2010

⭐ 2.9

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

Self · 2010

⭐ 6.7

2009

Tattoos: A Scarred History

Self · 2009

The Shark Is Still Working Notable

Self · 2009

⭐ 7.3

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

Self · 2009

2008

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Self · 2008

⭐ 6.6

Sea of Dust

Prester John · 2008

⭐ 4.7

Zack and Miri Make a Porno Notable

Jenkins · 2008

⭐ 6.3

2007

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Self · 2007

⭐ 6.2

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

Uncle Tom · 2007

⭐ 5.2

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

2007

⭐ 1.0

2006

American Scary Notable

Himself · 2006

⭐ 7.5

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

Self · 2006

⭐ 6.8

It Runs in the Family Notable

Self · 2006

⭐ 7.0

2005

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking Notable

Self · 2005

⭐ 7.5

Land of the Dead Notable

Machete Zombie · 2005

⭐ 6.3

Forest of the Damned

Stephen · 2005

⭐ 3.2

2004

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

Sheriff Cahill · 2004

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

Self · 2004

⭐ 7.0

The Friday the 13th Chronicles Notable

Self · 2004

⭐ 8.3

Frequently appears with

Lauren LaVera

Sienna Shaw

David Howard Thornton

Art the Clown

Samantha Scaffidi

Victoria Heyes

Elliott Fullam

Jonathan Shaw

Margaret Anne Florence

Jessica

Tom Atkins

Self

Adrienne Barbeau

Self

Doug Bradley

Self

Julie Brown

Self

John Carpenter

Self

Full filmography

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Black Zombie

2026

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Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

2025

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Queens of the Dead

2025 ⭐ 5.9

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Terrifier 3

2024 ⭐ 6.8

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Spooktacular!

2023

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That's a Wrap

2023 ⭐ 3.3

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Taste the Blood of Martin

2023

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Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

2022 ⭐ 3.0

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In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022 ⭐ 7.5

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Pandemonic

2021 ⭐ 10.0

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The History of Metal and Horror

2021 ⭐ 4.5

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Zombies and Bikers

2020 ⭐ 8.0

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

2020 ⭐ 7.0

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The FX of Dawn

2020

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Tales of the Uncanny

2020 ⭐ 7.0

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In Search of Darkness: Part II

2020 ⭐ 7.7

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Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

2020 ⭐ 6.4

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Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

2020 ⭐ 3.0

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Cult of Terror

2017 ⭐ 6.8

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Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015 ⭐ 6.6