Tom Savini
Known for: Costume & Make-Up
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.
Filmography
Series
The Simpsons
Tom Savini (voice)
1989
Film
Django Unchained
Tracker
2012
Series
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Cop (voice)
2000
Series
Locke & Key
Locksmith
2020
Film
Terrifier 3
Bystander
2024
Film
Dawn of the Dead
The Sheriff
2004
Film
From Dusk Till Dawn
Sex Machine
1996
Film
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Mr. Callahan
2012
Film
Friday the 13th
Knife Killer (uncredited)
1980
Series
NOS4A2
Snake
2019
Series
The Movies That Made Us
Self
2019
Series
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self
2018
Film
Dawn of the Dead
Motorcycle Raider
1978
Film
Planet Terror
Deputy Tolo
2007
Film
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Jenkins
2008
Series
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
Self
2019
Series
Sheena
Peter Reynolds
2000
Series
Halloween Wars
Self - Judge
2011
Film
Day of the Dead
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
1985
Film
Land of the Dead
Machete Zombie
2005
Film
Machete
Osiris Amanpour
2010
Film
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
1984
Film
Machete Kills
Osiris Amanpour
2013
Film
Creepshow
Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
1982
Film
Grindhouse
Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
2007
Film
Night of the Living Dead
(uncredited)
1990
Film
Diary of the Dead
Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
2007
Film
Black Zombie
Self
2026
Film
Creepshow 2
The Creep
1987
Film
Innocent Blood
News Photographer
1992
Film
Two Evil Eyes
The Monomaniac
1990
Film
Queens of the Dead
Mayor
2025
Film
Nightmare Factory
Self
2011
Film
Maniac
Disco Boy
1980
Series
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
Self
1988
Series
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
2022
Series
Behind the Monsters
Self
2021
Series
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Self
2022
Film
Ted Bundy
Salt Lake City Detective
2002
Series
Dead Talk Live
Self - Guest
2020
Film
Lost Boys: The Tribe
David Van Etten
2008
Film
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Interrupting Tom
2011
Film
Knightriders
Morgan
1981
Film
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Self
2013
Film
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Self
2008
Film
The Shark Is Still Working
Self
2009
Film
UnConventional
Self
2004
Film
Zombiegeddon
Jesus Christ
2003
Film
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Self - (archive footage)
2025
Film
Martin
Arthur
1978
Film
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Self
2020
Film
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Self
2009
Film
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Self
2020
Film
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Self
2010
Film
The Demolitionist
Roland
1995
Film
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Self
2022
Film
Horrorween
Killer
2012
Film
Nightmare City
Film
The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
Self
2013
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Self
2006
Unearthed
Det. Victor Tonelli
2004
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
Stephen King's World of Horror
Self
1986
Film
Vicious
Kane
2003
Film
Doc of the Dead
Self
2014
Zombie Jamboree ‘93
Himself
1993
Film
Blood, Boobs & Beast
Himself
2007
Film
The History of Metal and Horror
Self
2021
Film
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Self
2015
Film
The American Nightmare
Self
2000
Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Self
2006
I Heart Monster Movies
Self
2012
Film
Z-TV
Self
1989
Film
Redd Inc.
Peter Bava
2012
Film
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Self
2007
Film
Mr. Stitch
Chemical / Weapons Engineer
1995
Film
Loaded Dice
The Bishop
2007
Film
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Self
2009
Film
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Motorcyclist
1984
Film
Tales of the Uncanny
Self
2020
Film
The Dead Matter
Sebed
2010
Film
Forest of the Damned
Stephen
2005
Film
Cult of Terror
Self - Make-up Designer
2017
Film
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
Self
1997
Film
New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning
Self
2009
Film
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
Self
2004
Film
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
Sheriff of Nottingham
2012
Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Self
2000
Film
The Theatre Bizarre
Dr. Maurey
2011
Film
Eyes Are Upon You
Eddie Rao
1997
Film
The Devil Ant
Tom Savini
1999
Film
Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead
2001
Two Masters' Eyes
2003
Film
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Self
2001
Film
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Self
2020
Film
Heartstopper
Lt. Ron Vargo
1989
Film
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Self
2008
Film
Death from Above
Sheriff Raynick
2012
Blood Bath
Stranger
2002
Film
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Self
1997
Film
Children of the Living Dead
Deputy Hughs
2001
Film
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
Self
2004
Film
That's a Wrap
Manager
2023
Film
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
Self
1991
Film
The FX of Dawn
2020
Film
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
Sheriff Cahill
2004
Film
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Sheriff
2006
Film
Spooktacular!
Self
2023
The 4th Reich
SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Film
Sea of Dust
Prester John
2008
Film
American Scary
Himself
2006
Film
The Ripper
Jack the Ripper
1985
Chill Factor: House Call
2004
Film
Cool As Hell
The Demon Slayer
2013
Film
Death 4 Told
Man (segment "The Psychic")
2004
Film
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
Self
2004
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
Self
2010
Film
Document of the Dead
Himself
1981
Film
Zombiemania
Himself - Makeup Artist
2008
Film
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
Uncle Tom
2007
Film
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
Himself
2014
Film
Effects
Nicky
1979
Film
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
Self
1999
Film
Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
Self
2009
Film
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
Self
2013
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
Self
2004
Film
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
Self
2014
Film
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Himself
1989
Film
Drive-In Madness!
Himself
1987
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
Himself
2004
Film
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
2007
Film
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
self
2022
The Death Dealer
2010
Film
Zombies and Bikers
Himself
2020
Film
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
Self
2003
Film
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
Himself
2004
Film
Spooky World
Self
1994
Film
The Sadist
The Sadist
2015
Film
Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic
Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)
2010
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
Self
2006
Film
The Absence of Light
The Higher Power
2006
Film
It Runs in the Family
Self
2006
Film
Pandemonic
Poem 1
2021
Film
Taste the Blood of Martin
Himself
2023
Film
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Himself
1986
Film
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
Himself
2020
The Monster Man
Joe
2001
Web of Darkness
Rouge
2001
Film
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
Self
2005