Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Costume & Make-Up

November 3, 1946Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

The Black Phone

The Black Phone

2022

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

2004

Planet Terror

Planet Terror

2007

Machete

Machete

2010

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

1980

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008

Costume & Make-Up39

Redd Inc.

Redd Inc.

2012

Makeup Artist

Death from Above

Death from Above

2012

Makeup Artist

Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

2002

Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist

Web of Darkness

Web of Darkness

2001

Makeup Artist

Cold Hearts

Cold Hearts

1999

Makeup Artist

Cutting Moments

Cutting Moments

1997

Makeup Artist

The Assassination File

The Assassination File

1996

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Mr. Stitch

Mr. Stitch

1995

Makeup Artist

Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster

Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster

1995

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Necronomicon

Necronomicon

1993

Makeup Artist

Killing Zoe

Killing Zoe

1993

Makeup Artist

Trauma

Trauma

1993

Makeup Artist

Ghostwriter

Ghostwriter

1992

Makeup Artist

Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh

Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh

1991

Makeup Artist

Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990

Special Effects Key Makeup Artist

Heartstopper

Heartstopper

1989

Makeup Artist

Red Scorpion

Red Scorpion

1988

Makeup Artist

Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

1988

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

1986

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Invasion U.S.A.

Invasion U.S.A.

1985

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985

Makeup Artist

Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984

Makeup Artist

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

1984

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Midnight

Midnight

1982

Makeup Artist

Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark

1982

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Creepshow

Creepshow

1982

Makeup Artist

Till Death Do We Scare

Till Death Do We Scare

1982

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Prowler

The Prowler

1981

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Burning

The Burning

1981

Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Eyes of a Stranger

Eyes of a Stranger

1981

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Maniac

Maniac

1980

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

1980

Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist

Effects

Effects

1979

Makeup Artist

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978

Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Martin

Martin

1978

Makeup Artist

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1974

Makeup Artist

Deranged

Deranged

1974

Makeup Artist

The Evilry

The Evilry

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Nightmare City

Nightmare City

Makeup Artist

Acting149

Black Zombie

Black Zombie

2026

Self

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

2025

Self - (archive footage)

Queens of the Dead

Queens of the Dead

2025

Mayor

Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3

2024

Bystander

Spooktacular!

Spooktacular!

2023

Self

That's a Wrap

That's a Wrap

2023

Manager

Taste the Blood of Martin

Taste the Blood of Martin

2023

Himself

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

2022

self

In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022

Self

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

2022

Self

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

2022

Pandemonic

Pandemonic

2021

Poem 1

Behind the Monsters

Behind the Monsters

2021

Self

The History of Metal and Horror

The History of Metal and Horror

2021

Self

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

2021

Self (archive footage)

Zombies and Bikers

Zombies and Bikers

2020

Himself

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

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

2020

Himself

The FX of Dawn

The FX of Dawn

2020

Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny

2020

Self

In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II

2020

Self

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

2020

Self

Dead Talk Live

Dead Talk Live

2020

Self - Guest

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

2020

Self

Locke & Key

Locke & Key

2020

Locksmith

The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us

2019

Self

NOS4A2

NOS4A2

2019

Snake

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

2019

Self

Eli Roth's History of Horror

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018

Self

Cult of Terror

Cult of Terror

2017

Self - Make-up Designer

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

Self

The Sadist

The Sadist

2015

The Sadist

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

2014

Himself

Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

2014

Self

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

2014

Self

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

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

2013

Self

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

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

2013

Self

Machete Kills

Machete Kills

2013

Osiris Amanpour

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

2013

Self

Cool As Hell

Cool As Hell

2013

The Demon Slayer

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012

Tracker

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

2012

Sheriff of Nottingham

Redd Inc.

Redd Inc.

2012

Peter Bava

Horrorween

Horrorween

2012

Killer

I Heart Monster Movies

I Heart Monster Movies

2012

Self

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012

Mr. Callahan

Death from Above

Death from Above

2012

Sheriff Raynick

Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

2011

Self

Halloween Wars

Halloween Wars

2011

Self - Judge

The Theatre Bizarre

The Theatre Bizarre

2011

Dr. Maurey

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011

Interrupting Tom

The Death Dealer

The Death Dealer

2010

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

2010

Self

Machete

Machete

2010

Osiris Amanpour

The Dead Matter

The Dead Matter

2010

Sebed

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

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

2010

Self

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

2010

Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)

Tattoos: A Scarred History

Tattoos: A Scarred History

2009

Self

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

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

2009

Self

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

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

2009

Self

The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

2009

Self

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

2009

Self

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008

Self

Sea of Dust

Sea of Dust

2008

Prester John

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008

Jenkins

Lost Boys: The Tribe

Lost Boys: The Tribe

2008

David Van Etten

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

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

2008

Self

Zombiemania

Zombiemania

2008

Himself - Makeup Artist

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007

Self

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

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

2007

Uncle Tom

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

2007

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007

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

Loaded Dice

Loaded Dice

2007

The Bishop

Blood, Boobs & Beast

Blood, Boobs & Beast

2007

Himself

Grindhouse

Grindhouse

2007

Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")

Planet Terror

Planet Terror

2007

Deputy Tolo

American Scary

American Scary

2006

Himself

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

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

2006

Self

It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

2006

Self

Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

2006

Self

The Absence of Light

The Absence of Light

2006

The Higher Power

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

2006

Sheriff

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

2006

Self

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

2005

Self

Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005

Machete Zombie

Forest of the Damned

Forest of the Damned

2005

Stephen

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

2004

Sheriff Cahill

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

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

2004

Self

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

2004

Himself

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

2004

Self

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

2004

Self

UnConventional

UnConventional

2004

Self

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

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

2004

Himself

Chill Factor: House Call

Chill Factor: House Call

2004

Unearthed

2004

Det. Victor Tonelli

Death 4 Told

Death 4 Told

2004

Man (segment "The Psychic")

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

2004

Self

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

2004

The Sheriff

Vicious

Vicious

2003

Kane

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

2003

Self

Zombiegeddon

Zombiegeddon

2003

Jesus Christ

Two Masters' Eyes

Two Masters' Eyes

2003

Blood Bath

2002

Stranger

Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

2002

Salt Lake City Detective

Children of the Living Dead

Children of the Living Dead

2001

Deputy Hughs

Web of Darkness

Web of Darkness

2001

Rouge

The Monster Man

The Monster Man

2001

Joe

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

2001

Self

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

2001

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

2000

Cop (voice)

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

2000

Self

Sheena

Sheena

2000

Peter Reynolds

The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

2000

Self

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

1999

Self

The Devil Ant

The Devil Ant

1999

Tom Savini

Eyes Are Upon You

Eyes Are Upon You

1997

Eddie Rao

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

1997

Self

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

1997

Self

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

Sex Machine

Mr. Stitch

Mr. Stitch

1995

Chemical / Weapons Engineer

The Demolitionist

The Demolitionist

1995

Roland

Spooky World

Spooky World

1994

Self

Zombie Jamboree ‘93

Zombie Jamboree ‘93

1993

Himself

Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood

1992

News Photographer

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

1991

Self

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990

(uncredited)

Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990

The Monomaniac

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

Tom Savini (voice)

Heartstopper

Heartstopper

1989

Lt. Ron Vargo

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989

Himself

Z-TV

1989

Self

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

1988

Self

Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

1987

The Creep

Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness!

1987

Himself

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

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

1986

Himself

Stephen King's World of Horror

Stephen King's World of Horror

1986

Self

The Ripper

The Ripper

1985

Jack the Ripper

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985

Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

1984

Motorcyclist

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

1984

Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)

Creepshow

Creepshow

1982

Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")

Knightriders

Knightriders

1981

Morgan

Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

1981

Himself

Maniac

Maniac

1980

Disco Boy

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

1980

Knife Killer (uncredited)

Effects

Effects

1979

Nicky

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978

Motorcycle Raider

Martin

Martin

1978

Arthur

The 4th Reich

SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger

Nightmare City

Nightmare City

Crew20

The Black Phone

The Black Phone

2022

Special Effects

Dogman's Rabies: Underdog

Dogman's Rabies: Underdog

2018

Thanks

Troll Empire

2015

Thanks

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007

Thanks

Children of the Living Dead

Children of the Living Dead

2001

Stunt Coordinator

Web of Darkness

Web of Darkness

2001

Makeup Effects, Special Effects Coordinator

Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster

Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster

1995

Special Effects

Backstreet Justice

Backstreet Justice

1994

Special Effects

Trauma

Trauma

1993

Makeup Effects

Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990

Makeup Effects, Special Effects, Stunts

Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

1987

Makeup Effects

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985

Stunt Coordinator

Midnight

Midnight

1982

Special Effects

Creepshow

Creepshow

1982

Makeup Effects

The Prowler

The Prowler

1981

Special Effects

Maniac

Maniac

1980

Stunt Coordinator

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

1980

Stunts

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978

Stunt Double

Martin

Martin

1978

Makeup Effects, Stunts

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1974

Special Effects

Directing9

Creepshow

Creepshow

2019

Director

The Theatre Bizarre

The Theatre Bizarre

2011

Director

Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories

2009

Director

Chill Factor: House Call

Chill Factor: House Call

2004

Director

George Romero's Golden Tales 3

George Romero's Golden Tales 3

1995

Director

Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

1990

Director

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990

Director

Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

1984

Director

Nightmare City

Nightmare City

Director

Production3

Spooktacular!

Spooktacular!

2023

Executive Producer

The Sadist

The Sadist

2015

Producer

Spooky World

Spooky World

1994

Producer

Visual Effects2

Cutting Moments

Cutting Moments

1997

Special Effects Supervisor

Nightmare

Nightmare

1981

Special Effects Supervisor

Writing1

Nightmare City

Nightmare City

Writer