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.
Costume and makeup 38
2010s
- 2012
Death from Above
Makeup Artist
1990s
- 1999
Cold Hearts
Makeup Artist
- 1997
Cutting Moments
Makeup Artist
- 1996
The Assassination File
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1995
Mr. Stitch
Makeup Artist
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1993
Necronomicon
Makeup Artist
Killing Zoe
Makeup Artist
- 1992
- 1991
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh
Makeup Artist
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Heartstopper
Makeup Artist
- 1988
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
Alone in the Dark
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Till Death Do We Scare
Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Effects
Makeup Artist
- 1978
- 1974
No release date
The Evilry
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Nightmare City
Makeup Artist
Acted in 65
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
That's a Wrap
Manager
- 2022
- 2021
Pandemonic
Poem 1
- 2020
The FX of Dawn
Movie
2010s
- 2019
- 2015
The Sadist
The Sadist
- 2013
Cool As Hell
The Demon Slayer
- 2012
Horrorween
Killer
Death from Above
Sheriff Raynick
- 2011
The Theatre Bizarre
Dr. Maurey
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Interrupting Tom
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
Sea of Dust
Prester John
- 2007
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
Uncle Tom
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
Movie
Loaded Dice
The Bishop
Grindhouse
Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
- 2006
The Absence of Light
The Higher Power
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Sheriff
- 2005
Forest of the Damned
Stephen
- 2004
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
Sheriff Cahill
Death 4 Told
Man (segment "The Psychic")
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
Movie
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
The Devil Ant
Tom Savini
- 1997
Eyes Are Upon You
Eddie Rao
- 1996
- 1995
Mr. Stitch
Chemical / Weapons Engineer
The Demolitionist
Roland
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Heartstopper
Lt. Ron Vargo
- 1987
- 1985
The Ripper
Jack the Ripper
- 1984
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Motorcyclist
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Effects
Nicky
- 1978
No release date
Nightmare City
Movie
Other crew 16
2020s
- 2022
2000s
- 2001
1990s
- 1995
Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster
Special Effects
- 1994
Backstreet Justice
Special Effects
- 1993
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
- 1985
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
Directed 8
2010s
- 2019
- 2011
The Theatre Bizarre
Director
2000s
- 2009
Deadtime Stories
Director
1990s
- 1995
George Romero's Golden Tales 3
Director
- 1990
Tales from the Darkside
Director
1980s
- 1984
No release date
Nightmare City
Director
Produced 3
2020s
- 2023
Spooktacular!
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2015
The Sadist
Producer
1990s
- 1994
Spooky World
Producer
Visual effects 2
1990s
- 1997
Cutting Moments
Special Effects Supervisor
1980s
- 1981
Nightmare
Special Effects Supervisor
Wrote 1
No release date
Nightmare City
Writer
Appearances66
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Self (archive footage)
- 2023
Spooktacular!
Self
Taste the Blood of Martin
Himself
- 2022
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
self
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Self
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Self · 8 episodes
- 2021
Behind the Monsters
Self · 6 episodes
- 2020
Zombies and Bikers
Himself
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
Himself
Tales of the Uncanny
Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Self
Dead Talk Live
Self - Guest · 2 episodes
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Self
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Cult of Terror
Self - Make-up Designer
- 2015
- 2014
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
Himself
Doc of the Dead
Self
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
Self
- 2013
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
Self
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Self
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
Self
- 2011
- 2010
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic
Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Self
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning
Self
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Self
The Shark Is Still Working
Self
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
Self
- 2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Self
Zombiemania
Himself - Makeup Artist
- 2007
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Self
Blood, Boobs & Beast
Himself
- 2006
American Scary
Himself
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Self
It Runs in the Family
Self
- 2005
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
Self
- 2004
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
Self
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
Self
UnConventional
Self
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
Himself
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
Self
- 2003
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
Self
- 2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Self
- 2000
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Self
The American Nightmare
Self
1990s
- 1999
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
Self
- 1997
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Self
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
Self
- 1994
Spooky World
Self
- 1991
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
Self
1980s
- 1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Himself
Z-TV
Self
- 1988
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1987
Drive-In Madness!
Himself
- 1986
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Himself
Stephen King's World of Horror
Self
- 1981
Document of the Dead
Himself
Thanked in the credits2
2010s
- 2018
Dogman's Rabies: Underdog
Thanks
2000s
- 2007