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Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Known For Costume & Make-Up
Birthday Nov 03, 1946 (78)
Birthplace Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Popularity 0.6 (history)
Updated Jul 30, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
Links TMDb IMDb
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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Profile
Filmography

Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3

2024

as Bystander

That's a Wrap

That's a Wrap

2023

as Manager

The Sadist

The Sadist

2015

as The Sadist

Cool As Hell

Cool As Hell

2013

as The Demon Slayer

Machete Kills

Machete Kills

2013

as Osiris Amanpour

Death from Above

Death from Above

2012

as Sheriff Raynick

Horrorween

Horrorween

2012

as Killer

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

2012

as Sheriff of Nottingham

Redd Inc.

Redd Inc.

2012

as Peter Bava

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012

as Mr. Callahan

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012

as Tracker

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011

as Interrupting Tom

The Theatre Bizarre

The Theatre Bizarre

2011

as Dr. Maurey

The Dead Matter

The Dead Matter

2010

as Sebed

Machete

Machete

2010

as Osiris Amanpour

Sea of Dust

Sea of Dust

2008

as Prester John

Lost Boys: The Tribe

Lost Boys: The Tribe

2008

as David Van Etten

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008

as Jenkins

Loaded Dice

Loaded Dice

2007

as The Bishop

Planet Terror

Planet Terror

2007

as Deputy Tolo

Grindhouse

Grindhouse

2007

as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007

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

The Absence of Light

The Absence of Light

2006

as The Higher Power

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

2006

as Sheriff

Forest of the Damned

Forest of the Damned

2005

as Stephen

Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005

as Machete Zombie

Death 4 Told

Death 4 Told

2004

as The Man

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

2004

as Sheriff Cahill

Unearthed

Unearthed

2004

as Det. Victor Tonelli

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

2004

as The County Sheriff

Vicious

Vicious

2003

as Kane

Zombiegeddon

Zombiegeddon

2003

as Jesus Christ

Blood Bath

Blood Bath

2002

as Stranger

Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

2002

as Salt Lake City Detective

Web of Darkness

Web of Darkness

2001

as Rouge

Children of the Living Dead

Children of the Living Dead

2001

as Deputy Hughs

Eyes Are Upon You

Eyes Are Upon You

1997

as Eddie Rao

Wishmaster

Wishmaster

1997

as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

as Sex Machine

Mr. Stitch

Mr. Stitch

1995

as Chemical / Weapons Engineer

The Demolitionist

The Demolitionist

1995

as Roland

Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood

1992

as News Photographer

Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990

as The Monomaniac

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990

as (uncredited)

Heartstopper

Heartstopper

1989

as Lt. Ron Vargo

Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

1987

as The Creep

The Ripper

The Ripper

1985

as Jack the Ripper

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985

as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

1984

as Motorcyclist

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

1984

as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)

Creepshow

Creepshow

1982

as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")

Knightriders

Knightriders

1981

as Morgan

Maniac

Maniac

1980

as Disco Boy

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

1980

as Knife Killer (uncredited)

Effects

Effects

1979

as Nicky

Martin

Martin

1978

as Arthur

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978

as Motorcycle Raider

Redd Inc.

Redd Inc.

2012

Makeup Artist

Death from Above

Death from Above

2012

Makeup Artist

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007

Thanks

Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

2002

Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist

Web of Darkness

Web of Darkness

2001

Makeup Effects, Special Effects Coordinator, Makeup Artist

Children of the Living Dead

Children of the Living Dead

2001

Stunt Coordinator

Cold Hearts

Cold Hearts

1999

Makeup Artist

Cutting Moments

Cutting Moments

1997

Special Effects Supervisor, Makeup Artist

The Assassination File

The Assassination File

1996

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Mr. Stitch

Mr. Stitch

1995

Makeup Artist

Backstreet Justice

Backstreet Justice

1994

Makeup Artist

Necronomicon

Necronomicon

1993

Makeup Artist

Killing Zoe

Killing Zoe

1993

Makeup Artist

Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990

Special Effects, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects, Stunts

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

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985

Stunt Coordinator, Makeup Artist

Invasion U.S.A.

Invasion U.S.A.

1985

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

1984

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984

Makeup Artist

Creepshow

Creepshow

1982

Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist

Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark

1982

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Midnight

Midnight

1982

Special Effects, Makeup Artist

The Burning

The Burning

1981

Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Effects Designer

Nightmare

Nightmare

1981

Special Effects Supervisor

Eyes of a Stranger

Eyes of a Stranger

1981

Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Prowler

The Prowler

1981

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Maniac

Maniac

1980

Stunt Coordinator, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

1980

Special Effects Makeup Artist, Stunts, Makeup Artist

Effects

Effects

1979

Makeup Artist

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978

Stunt Double, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist

Martin

Martin

1978

Makeup Effects, Stunts, Makeup Artist

Deranged

Deranged

1974

Makeup Artist

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1974

Special Effects, Makeup Artist

The Theatre Bizarre

The Theatre Bizarre

2011

Director

Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories

2009

Director

Chill Factor: House Call

Chill Factor: House Call

2004

Director

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990

Director

The Sadist

The Sadist

2015

Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

The Simpsons

as Tom Savini (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Sheena

as Peter Reynolds

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 2000

NOS4A2

as Snake

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 02, 2019

Locke & Key

as Locksmith

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 07, 2020

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

as Self

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Sep 07, 2022

Behind the Monsters

as Self

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Oct 27, 2021

Halloween Wars

as Self - Judge

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Oct 02, 2011

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

as Himself (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 30, 2000

The Movies That Made Us

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 29, 2019

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 24, 2022

Dead Talk Live

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 25, 2020

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 05, 1988

Eli Roth's History of Horror

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 14, 2018

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 29, 2019

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Popularity History


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2024 5 18 18 18
2024 6 16 29 7
2024 7 16 26 5
2024 8 16 26 7
2024 9 11 25 6
2024 10 13 22 3
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2024 12 10 17 6
2025 1 17 48 7
2025 2 7 16 2
2025 3 3 12 0
2025 4 1 3 0
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 1 2 1
2025 7 0 1 0
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Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
2024 5 1167 1167
2024 6 431 92
2025 1 187 137

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