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Tom Savini
Costume & Make-Up

Tom Savini

Known for exceptional costume & make-up in global cinema.

Profession

Costume & Make-Up

Birthday

3 Nov 1946

Age

80 Years

Born In

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Total Projects

147

Years Active

48 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.3 ★

Overview

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....

Filmography

Black Zombie

movie

Black Zombie

2026

Black Zombie

as Self

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

movie

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

2025

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

as Self - (archive footage)

Queens of the Dead

movie

Queens of the Dead

2025

Queens of the Dead

as Mayor

Terrifier 3

movie

Terrifier 3

2024

Terrifier 3

as Bystander

Spooktacular!

movie

Spooktacular!

2023

Spooktacular!

as Self

That's a Wrap

movie

That's a Wrap

2023

That's a Wrap

as Manager

Taste the Blood of Martin

movie

Taste the Blood of Martin

2023

Taste the Blood of Martin

as Himself

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

movie

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

2022

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

as self

In Search of Darkness: Part III

movie

In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022

In Search of Darkness: Part III

as Self

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

tv

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

2022

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

as Self

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

tv

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

2022

Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow

Pandemonic

movie

Pandemonic

2021

Pandemonic

as Poem 1

Behind the Monsters

tv

Behind the Monsters

2021

Behind the Monsters

as Self

The History of Metal and Horror

movie

The History of Metal and Horror

2021

The History of Metal and Horror

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

2021

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

as Self (archive footage)

Zombies and Bikers

movie

Zombies and Bikers

2020

Zombies and Bikers

as Himself

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

movie

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

2020

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

as Himself

The FX of Dawn

movie

The FX of Dawn

2020

The FX of Dawn

Tales of the Uncanny

movie

Tales of the Uncanny

2020

Tales of the Uncanny

as Self

In Search of Darkness: Part II

movie

In Search of Darkness: Part II

2020

In Search of Darkness: Part II

as Self

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

movie

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

2020

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

as Self

Dead Talk Live

tv

Dead Talk Live

2020

Dead Talk Live

as Self - Guest

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

movie

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

2020

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

as Self

Locke & Key

tv

Locke & Key

2020

Locke & Key

as Locksmith

The Movies That Made Us

tv

The Movies That Made Us

2019

The Movies That Made Us

as Self

NOS4A2

tv

NOS4A2

2019

NOS4A2

as Snake

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

tv

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

2019

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

as Self

Eli Roth's History of Horror

tv

Eli Roth's History of Horror

2018

Eli Roth's History of Horror

as Self

Cult of Terror

movie

Cult of Terror

2017

Cult of Terror

as Self - Make-up Designer

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

movie

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

as Self

The Sadist

movie

The Sadist

2015

The Sadist

as The Sadist

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

movie

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

2014

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

as Himself

Doc of the Dead

movie

Doc of the Dead

2014

Doc of the Dead

as Self

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

movie

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

2014

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

as Self

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

movie

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

2013

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

as Self

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

movie

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

2013

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

as Self

Machete Kills

movie

Machete Kills

2013

Machete Kills

as Osiris Amanpour

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

movie

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

2013

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

as Self

Cool As Hell

movie

Cool As Hell

2013

Cool As Hell

as The Demon Slayer

Django Unchained

movie

Django Unchained

2012

Django Unchained

as Tracker

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

movie

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

2012

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

as Sheriff of Nottingham

Redd Inc.

movie

Redd Inc.

2012

Redd Inc.

as Peter Bava

Horrorween

movie

Horrorween

2012

Horrorween

as Killer

CineRaya

movie

I Heart Monster Movies

2012

I Heart Monster Movies

as Himself

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

movie

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

as Mr. Callahan

Death from Above

movie

Death from Above

2012

Death from Above

as Sheriff Raynick

Nightmare Factory

movie

Nightmare Factory

2011

Nightmare Factory

as Self

Halloween Wars

tv

Halloween Wars

2011

Halloween Wars

as Self - Judge

The Theatre Bizarre

movie

The Theatre Bizarre

2011

The Theatre Bizarre

as Dr. Maurey

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

movie

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

as Interrupting Tom

CineRaya

movie

The Death Dealer

2010

The Death Dealer

CineRaya

movie

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

2010

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

as Self

Machete

movie

Machete

2010

Machete

as Osiris Amanpour

The Dead Matter

movie

The Dead Matter

2010

The Dead Matter

as Sebed

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

movie

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

2010

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

as Self

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

movie

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

2010

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

Tattoos: A Scarred History

movie

Tattoos: A Scarred History

2009

Tattoos: A Scarred History

as Self

The Shark Is Still Working

movie

The Shark Is Still Working

2009

The Shark Is Still Working

as Self

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

movie

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

2009

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

as Self

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

movie

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

as Self

Sea of Dust

movie

Sea of Dust

2008

Sea of Dust

as Prester John

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

movie

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

as Jenkins

Lost Boys: The Tribe

movie

Lost Boys: The Tribe

2008

Lost Boys: The Tribe

as David Van Etten

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

movie

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

2008

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

as Self

Zombiemania

movie

Zombiemania

2008

Zombiemania

as Himself - Makeup Artist

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

movie

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

as Self

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

movie

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

2007

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

as Uncle Tom

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

movie

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

2007

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

Diary of the Dead

movie

Diary of the Dead

2007

Diary of the Dead

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

Loaded Dice

movie

Loaded Dice

2007

Loaded Dice

as The Bishop

Blood, Boobs & Beast

movie

Blood, Boobs & Beast

2007

Blood, Boobs & Beast

as Himself

Grindhouse

movie

Grindhouse

2007

Grindhouse

as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")

Planet Terror

movie

Planet Terror

2007

Planet Terror

as Deputy Tolo

American Scary

movie

American Scary

2006

American Scary

as Himself

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

movie

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

2006

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

as Self

It Runs in the Family

movie

It Runs in the Family

2006

It Runs in the Family

as Himself

CineRaya

movie

Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

2006

Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

as Self

The Absence of Light

movie

The Absence of Light

2006

The Absence of Light

as The Higher Power

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

movie

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

2006

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

as Sheriff

CineRaya

movie

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

2006

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

as Self

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

movie

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

2005

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

as Self

Land of the Dead

movie

Land of the Dead

2005

Land of the Dead

as Machete Zombie

Forest of the Damned

movie

Forest of the Damned

2005

Forest of the Damned

as Stephen

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

movie

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

2004

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

as Sheriff Cahill

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

movie

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

2004

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

as Self

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

movie

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

2004

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

2004

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

as Himself

CineRaya

movie

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

2004

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

as Himself

UnConventional

movie

UnConventional

2004

UnConventional

as Self

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

movie

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

2004

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

as Himself

CineRaya

movie

Chill Factor: House Call

2004

Chill Factor: House Call

CineRaya

movie

Unearthed

2004

Unearthed

as Det. Victor Tonelli

Death 4 Told

movie

Death 4 Told

2004

Death 4 Told

as Man (segment "The Psychic")

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

movie

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

2004

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

as Self

Dawn of the Dead

movie

Dawn of the Dead

2004

Dawn of the Dead

as The Sheriff

Vicious

movie

Vicious

2003

Vicious

as Kane

CineRaya

movie

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

2003

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

as Self

Zombiegeddon

movie

Zombiegeddon

2003

Zombiegeddon

as Jesus Christ

CineRaya

movie

Two Masters' Eyes

2003

Two Masters' Eyes

CineRaya

movie

Blood Bath

2002

Blood Bath

as Stranger

Ted Bundy

movie

Ted Bundy

2002

Ted Bundy

as Salt Lake City Detective

Children of the Living Dead

movie

Children of the Living Dead

2001

Children of the Living Dead

as Deputy Hughs

CineRaya

movie

Web of Darkness

2001

Web of Darkness

as Rouge

CineRaya

movie

The Monster Man

2001

The Monster Man

as Joe

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

movie

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

2001

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

as Self

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

movie

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

2001

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

tv

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

2000

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

as Cop (voice)

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

movie

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

2000

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

as Self

Sheena

tv

Sheena

2000

Sheena

as Peter Reynolds

The American Nightmare

movie

The American Nightmare

2000

The American Nightmare

as Self

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

movie

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

1999

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

as Self

The Devil Ant

movie

The Devil Ant

1999

The Devil Ant

as Tom Savini

Eyes Are Upon You

movie

Eyes Are Upon You

1997

Eyes Are Upon You

as Eddie Rao

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

movie

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

1997

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

as Self

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

movie

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

1997

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

as Self

From Dusk Till Dawn

movie

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

From Dusk Till Dawn

as Sex Machine

Mr. Stitch

movie

Mr. Stitch

1995

Mr. Stitch

as Chemical / Weapons Engineer

The Demolitionist

movie

The Demolitionist

1995

The Demolitionist

as Roland

Spooky World

movie

Spooky World

1994

Spooky World

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Zombie Jamboree

1993

Zombie Jamboree

as Himself

Innocent Blood

movie

Innocent Blood

1992

Innocent Blood

as News Photographer

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

movie

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

1991

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

as Self

Night of the Living Dead

movie

Night of the Living Dead

1990

Night of the Living Dead

as (uncredited)

Two Evil Eyes

movie

Two Evil Eyes

1990

Two Evil Eyes

as The Monomaniac

The Simpsons

tv

The Simpsons

1989

The Simpsons

as Tom Savini (voice)

Heartstopper

movie

Heartstopper

1989

Heartstopper

as Lt. Ron Vargo

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

movie

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

as Himself

CineRaya

movie

Z-TV

1989

Z-TV

as Self

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

tv

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

1988

The Incredibly Strange Film Show

as Self

Creepshow 2

movie

Creepshow 2

1987

Creepshow 2

as The Creep

Drive-In Madness!

movie

Drive-In Madness!

1987

Drive-In Madness!

as Himself

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

movie

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

1986

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

as Himself

Stephen King's World of Horror

movie

Stephen King's World of Horror

1986

Stephen King's World of Horror

as Self

The Ripper

movie

The Ripper

1985

The Ripper

as Jack the Ripper

Day of the Dead

movie

Day of the Dead

1985

Day of the Dead

as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

movie

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

1984

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

as Motorcyclist

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

movie

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

1984

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)

Creepshow

movie

Creepshow

1982

Creepshow

as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")

Knightriders

movie

Knightriders

1981

Knightriders

as Morgan

Document of the Dead

movie

Document of the Dead

1981

Document of the Dead

as Himself

Maniac

movie

Maniac

1980

Maniac

as Disco Boy

Friday the 13th

movie

Friday the 13th

1980

Friday the 13th

as Knife Killer (uncredited)

Effects

movie

Effects

1979

Effects

as Nicky

Dawn of the Dead

movie

Dawn of the Dead

1978

Dawn of the Dead

as Motorcycle Raider

Martin

movie

Martin

1978

Martin

as Arthur

CineRaya

movie

The 4th Reich

TBA

The 4th Reich

as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger

Nightmare City

movie

Nightmare City

TBA

Nightmare City

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