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
TV
The Simpsons
Tom Savini (voice)
1989
TV
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Cop (voice)
2000
TV
Locke & Key
Locksmith
2020
Film
Django Unchained
Tracker
2012
TV
Sheena
Peter Reynolds
2000
TV
NOS4A2
Snake
2019
TV
Halloween Wars
Self - Judge
2011
TV
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Self
2018
Film
Friday the 13th
Knife Killer (uncredited)
1980
Film
Day of the Dead
Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
1985
Film
Terrifier 3
Bystander
2024
TV
The Movies That Made Us
Self
2019
Film
From Dusk Till Dawn
Sex Machine
1996
TV
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
Self
2019
Film
Dawn of the Dead
The County Sheriff
2004
Film
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Mr. Callahan
2012
Film
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Jenkins
2008
Film
Machete
Osiris Amanpour
2010
Film
Land of the Dead
Machete Zombie
2005
Film
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
1984
Filmography
2026FilmBlack Zombieas Self2025FilmLegacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Moviesas Self - (archive footage)2025FilmQueens of the Deadas Mayor2024FilmTerrifier 3as Bystander2023FilmSpooktacular!as Self2023FilmThat's a Wrapas Manager2023FilmTaste the Blood of Martinas Himself2022FilmIl museo degli orrori di Dario Argentoas self2022FilmIn Search of Darkness: Part IIIas Self2022TVThe 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Timeas Self2022TVCharles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow2021FilmPandemonicas Poem 12021TVBehind the Monstersas Self2021FilmThe History of Metal and Horroras Self2021FilmQuentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legendas Self (archive footage)2020FilmZombies and Bikersas Himself2020FilmMemories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mallas Himself2020FilmThe FX of Dawn2020FilmTales of the Uncannyas Self2020FilmIn Search of Darkness: Part IIas Self2020FilmTime Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fias Self2020TVDead Talk Liveas Self - Guest2020FilmClapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Businessas Self2020TVLocke & Keyas Locksmith2019TVThe Movies That Made Usas Self2019TVNOS4A2as Snake2019TVThe Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggsas Self2018TVEli Roth's History of Horroras Self2017FilmCult of Terroras Self - Make-up Designer2015FilmSmoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savinias Self2015FilmThe Sadistas The Sadist2014FilmAn Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shinesas Himself2014FilmDoc of the Deadas Self2014FilmDead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentaryas Self2013FilmThe World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'as Self2013FilmCrystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13thas Self2013FilmMachete Killsas Osiris Amanpour2013FilmThe Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpieceas Self2013FilmCool As Hellas The Demon Slayer2012FilmDjango Unchainedas Tracker2012FilmRobin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwoodas Sheriff of Nottingham2012FilmRedd Inc.as Peter Bava2012FilmHorrorweenas Killer2012FilmI Heart Monster Moviesas Himself2012FilmThe Perks of Being a Wallfloweras Mr. Callahan2012FilmDeath from Aboveas Sheriff Raynick2011FilmNightmare Factoryas Self2011TVHalloween Warsas Self - Judge2011FilmThe Theatre Bizarreas Dr. Maurey2011FilmUnderground Entertainment: The Movieas Interrupting Tom2010FilmThe Death Dealer2010FilmSaturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!as Self2010FilmMacheteas Osiris Amanpour2010FilmThe Dead Matteras Sebed2010FilmHis Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13thas Self2010FilmJoe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic2009FilmTattoos: A Scarred Historyas Self2009FilmThe Shark Is Still Workingas Self2009FilmFriday's Legacy: Horror Conventionsas Self2008FilmFantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFXas Self2008FilmSea of Dustas Prester John2008FilmZack and Miri Make a Pornoas Jenkins2008FilmLost Boys: The Tribeas David Van Etten2008FilmHe Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierceas Self2008FilmZombiemaniaas Himself - Makeup Artist2007FilmJust Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'as Self2007FilmIt's My Party and I'll Die If I Want Toas Uncle Tom2007FilmBlood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini2007FilmDiary of the Deadas Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)2007FilmLoaded Diceas The Bishop2007FilmBlood, Boobs & Beastas Himself2007FilmGrindhouseas Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")2007FilmPlanet Terroras Deputy Tolo2006FilmAmerican Scaryas Himself2006FilmGoing to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Filmas Self2006FilmIt Runs in the Familyas Himself2006FilmFlesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Sawas Self2006FilmThe Absence of Lightas The Higher Power2006FilmBeyond the Wall of Sleepas Sheriff2006FilmWitch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chillsas Self2005FilmAfter Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmakingas Self2005FilmLand of the Deadas Machete Zombie2005FilmForest of the Damnedas Stephen2004FilmSpecial Report: Zombie Invasionas Sheriff Cahill2004FilmFriday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)as Self2004FilmCrystal Lake Victims Tell Allas Himself2004FilmSecrets Galore Behind the Goreas Himself2004FilmThe Friday the 13th Chroniclesas Self2004FilmUnConventionalas Self2004FilmThe Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Deadas Himself2004FilmChill Factor: House Call2004FilmUnearthedas Det. Victor Tonelli2004FilmDeath 4 Toldas Man (segment "The Psychic")2004FilmCreature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Manas Self2004FilmDawn of the Deadas The County Sheriff2003FilmViciousas Kane2003FilmThe Many Days of Day of the Deadas Himself2003FilmZombiegeddonas Jesus Christ2003FilmTwo Masters' Eyes2002FilmBlood Bathas Stranger2002FilmTed Bundyas Salt Lake City Detective2001FilmChildren of the Living Deadas Deputy Hughs2001FilmWeb of Darknessas Rouge2001FilmThe Monster Manas Joe2001FilmDario Argento: An Eye for Horroras Self2000TVAqua Teen Hunger Forceas Cop (voice)2000FilmScream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Filmas Self2000TVSheenaas Peter Reynolds2000FilmThe American Nightmareas Self1999FilmThe Dead Walk: Remaking a Classicas Self1999FilmThe Devil Antas Tom Savini1997FilmEyes Are Upon Youas Eddie Rao1997FilmHalloween... The Happy Haunting of America!as Self1997FilmThe World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrorsas Himself1996FilmFrom Dusk Till Dawnas Sex Machine1995FilmMr. Stitchas Chemical / Weapons Engineer1995FilmThe Demolitionistas Roland1994FilmSpooky Worldas Self1993FilmZombie Jamboreeas Himself1992FilmInnocent Bloodas News Photographer1991FilmDario Argento: Master of Horroras Himself1990FilmNight of the Living Deadas (uncredited)1990FilmTwo Evil Eyesas The Monomaniac1989TVThe Simpsonsas Tom Savini (voice)1989FilmHeartstopperas Lt. Ron Vargo1989FilmHorror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savinias Himself1989FilmZ-TVas Self1988TVThe Incredibly Strange Film Showas Self1987FilmCreepshow 2as The Creep1987FilmDrive-In Madness!as Himself1986FilmScream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effectsas Himself1986FilmStephen King's World of Horroras Self1985FilmThe Ripperas Jack the Ripper1985FilmDay of the Deadas Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)1984FilmThe Boy Who Loved Trollsas Motorcyclist1984FilmFriday the 13th: The Final Chapteras Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)1982FilmCreepshowas Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")1981FilmKnightridersas Morgan1981FilmDocument of the Deadas Himself1980FilmManiacas Disco Boy1980FilmFriday the 13thas Knife Killer (uncredited)1979FilmEffectsas Nicky1978FilmDawn of the Deadas Motorcycle Raider1978FilmMartinas Arthur—FilmThe 4th Reichas SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger—FilmNightmare City