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.
Acting (110 movies)
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
2022
Dawn of the Dead
1978
Dawn of the Dead
2004
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
The History of Metal and Horror
2021
Friday the 13th
1980
Eyes Are Upon You
1997
Knightriders
1981
Land of the Dead
2005
Machete
2010
Cult of Terror
2017
In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022
Martin
1978
Zombiegeddon
2003
Vicious
2003
Maniac
1980
Innocent Blood
1992
The Dead Matter
2010
The Absence of Light
2006
Children of the Living Dead
2001
Lost Boys: The Tribe
2008
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
1997
Forest of the Damned
2005
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
2004
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
2013
Two Evil Eyes
1990
Zombiemania
2008
Taste the Blood of Martin
2023
Pandemonic
2021
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
2008
Creepshow 2
1987
Creepshow
1982
Blood, Boobs & Beast
2007
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
2006
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
The Ripper
1985
Effects
1979
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
1986
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
2006
The Shark Is Still Working
2009
Machete Kills
2013
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
2005
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
2007
Sea of Dust
2008
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
2012
Death from Above
2012
Stephen King's World of Horror
1986
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
2014
Doc of the Dead
2014
Spooktacular!
2023
Nightmare Factory
2011
Heartstopper
1989
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
2004
That's a Wrap
2023
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
2008
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
2004
Cool As Hell
2013
Night of the Living Dead
1990
Day of the Dead
1985
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
2004
The American Nightmare
2000
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
1984
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012
Drive-In Madness!
1987
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007
Spooky World
1994
FANTASMAGORIA - STAGIONE UNO
2020
The Sadist
2015
Django Unchained
2012
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
2004
Terrifier 3
2024
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
1989
The Theatre Bizarre
2011
Mr. Stitch
1995
Ted Bundy
2002
UnConventional
2004
Death 4 Told
2004
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
1991
Grindhouse
2007
The Demolitionist
1995
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
2020
Document of the Dead
1981
Redd Inc.
2012
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
1997
American Scary
2006
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
2010
Planet Terror
2007
Horrorween
2012
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
1984
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
2013
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
2011
Diary of the Dead
2007
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020
Wishmaster
1997
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
2007
Tales of the Uncanny
2020
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
2014
Directing (6 movies)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Spooky World | 1994 | Producer |
| Spooky World | 1994 | Producer |
| The Sadist | 2015 | Producer |
| Spooktacular! | 2023 | Executive Producer |