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Tom Savini

Tom Savini

Born on November 3rd, 1946

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

Filmography

Terrifier 3

2024

Bystander

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Spooktacular!

2023

Character TBA

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That's a Wrap

2023

Manager

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Taste the Blood of Martin

2023

Himself

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Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

2022

self

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In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022

Self

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Pandemonic

2021

Poem 1

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The History of Metal and Horror

2021

Self

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Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

2021

Self (archive footage)

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Zombies and Bikers

2020

Himself

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

2020

Himself

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The FX of Dawn

2020

Character TBA

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Tales of the Uncanny

2020

Self

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In Search of Darkness: Part II

2020

Self

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FANTASMAGORIA - STAGIONE UNO

2020

Himself

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Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

2020

Self

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Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

2020

Self

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Cult of Terror

2017

Self - Make-up Designer

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Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015

Self

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The Sadist

2015

The Sadist

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An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

2014

Himself

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Doc of the Dead

2014

Self

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Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

2014

Self

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

2013

Self

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

2013

Self

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Machete Kills

2013

Osiris Amanpour

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Cool As Hell

2013

The Demon Slayer

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Django Unchained

2012

Tracker

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Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

2012

Sheriff of Nottingham

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Redd Inc.

2012

Peter Bava

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Horrorween

2012

Killer

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I Heart Monster Movies

2012

Himself

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012

Mr. Callahan

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Death from Above

2012

Sheriff Raynick

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Nightmare Factory

2011

Self

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The Theatre Bizarre

2011

Dr. Maurey

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Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011

Interrupting Tom

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The Death Dealer

2010

Character TBA

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Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

2010

Self

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Machete

2010

Osiris Amanpour

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The Dead Matter

2010

Sebed

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

2010

Self

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Tattoos: A Scarred History

2009

Self

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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

2009

Self

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Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008

Self

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Sea of Dust

2008

Prester John

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Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008

Jenkins

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Lost Boys: The Tribe

2008

David Van Etten

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

2008

Self

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Zombiemania

2008

Himself - Makeup Artist

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Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007

Self

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

2007

Uncle Tom

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Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

2007

Character TBA

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Diary of the Dead

2007

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

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Loaded Dice

2007

The Bishop

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Blood, Boobs & Beast

2007

Himself

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Grindhouse

2007

Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")

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Planet Terror

2007

Deputy Tolo

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American Scary

2006

Himself

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

2006

Self

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It Runs in the Family

2006

Himself

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Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

2006

Self

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The Absence of Light

2006

The Higher Power

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Beyond the Wall of Sleep

2006

Sheriff

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Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

2006

Self

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After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

2005

Self

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Land of the Dead

2005

Machete Zombie

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Forest of the Damned

2005

Stephen

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Special Report: Zombie Invasion

2004

Sheriff Cahill

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

2004

Self

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Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

2004

Himself

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Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

2004

Himself

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The Friday the 13th Chronicles

2004

Self

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UnConventional

2004

Self

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

2004

Himself

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Unearthed

2004

Det. Victor Tonelli

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Death 4 Told

2004

The Man

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Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

2004

Self

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Dawn of the Dead

2004

The County Sheriff

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Vicious

2003

Kane

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The Many Days of Day of the Dead

2003

Himself

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Zombiegeddon

2003

Jesus Christ

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Two Masters' Eyes

2003

Character TBA

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Blood Bath

2002

Stranger

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Ted Bundy

2002

Salt Lake City Detective

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Children of the Living Dead

2001

Deputy Hughs

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Web of Darkness

2001

Rouge

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The Monster Man

2001

Joe

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Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

2001

Self

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Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

2000

Self

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The American Nightmare

2000

Self

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The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

1999

Self

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Wishmaster

1997

Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)

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Eyes Are Upon You

1997

Eddie Rao

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Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

1997

Self

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The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

1997

Himself

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From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

Sex Machine

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Mr. Stitch

1995

Chemical / Weapons Engineer

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The Demolitionist

1995

Roland

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Spooky World

1994

Self

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Zombie Jamboree

1993

Himself

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Innocent Blood

1992

News Photographer

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Dario Argento: Master of Horror

1991

Himself

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Night of the Living Dead

1990

(uncredited)

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Two Evil Eyes

1990

The Monomaniac

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Heartstopper

1989

Lt. Ron Vargo

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Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989

Himself

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Z-TV

1989

Self

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Creepshow 2

1987

The Creep

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Drive-In Madness

1987

Himself

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

1986

Himself

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Stephen King's World of Horror

1986

Self

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The Ripper

1985

Jack the Ripper

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Day of the Dead

1985

Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)

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Dario Argento's World of Horror

1985

Self (Archive)

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The Boy Who Loved Trolls

1984

Motorcyclist

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Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

1984

Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)

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Creepshow

1982

Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")

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Knightriders

1981

Morgan

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Document of the Dead

1981

Himself

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Maniac

1980

Disco Boy

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Friday the 13th

1980

Knife Killer (uncredited)

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Effects

1979

Nicky

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Dawn of the Dead

1978

Motorcycle Raider

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Martin

1977

Arthur

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