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Tom Savini

Costume & Make-Up · Born November 3, 1946 · Pittsburgh, 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.

Movies with Tom Savini

• Django Unchained (2012) — Tracker
• Terrifier 3 (2024) — Bystander
• From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) — Sex Machine
• Dawn of the Dead (2004) — The Sheriff
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) — Mr. Callahan
• Friday the 13th (1980) — Knife Killer (uncredited)
• Land of the Dead (2005) — Machete Zombie
• Planet Terror (2007) — Deputy Tolo
• Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) — Jenkins
• Dawn of the Dead (1978) — Motorcycle Raider
• Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) — Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
• Night of the Living Dead (1990) — (uncredited)

TV shows with Tom Savini

• The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time (2022) — Self
• Behind the Monsters (2021) — Self