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Tom Savini

3 Nov 1946Born
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USABirthplace

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

Filmography

  1. TBAThe 4th ReichFilm: SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
  2. TBANightmare CityFilm: Writer, Director
  3. 2025Queens of the DeadFilm: Mayor
  4. 2024Terrifier 3Film: Bystander
  5. 2023That's a WrapFilm: Manager
  6. 2021PandemonicFilm: Poem 1
  7. 2020The FX of DawnFilm
  8. 2020Locke & KeySeries: Locksmith (1 episode)
  9. 2019CreepshowSeries: Director (1 episode)
  10. 2019NOS4A2Series: Snake (1 episode)
  11. 2015The SadistFilm: The Sadist
  12. 2013Machete KillsFilm: Osiris Amanpour
  13. 2013Cool As HellFilm: The Demon Slayer
  14. 2012Django UnchainedFilm: Tracker
  15. 2012Robin Hood: Ghosts of SherwoodFilm: Sheriff of Nottingham
  16. 2012Redd Inc.Film: Peter Bava
  17. 2012HorrorweenFilm: Killer
  18. 2012The Perks of Being a WallflowerFilm: Mr. Callahan
  19. 2012Death from AboveFilm: Sheriff Raynick
  20. 2011The Theatre BizarreFilm: Dr. Maurey, Director
  21. 2011Underground Entertainment: The MovieFilm: Interrupting Tom
  22. 2010The Death DealerFilm
  23. 2010MacheteFilm: Osiris Amanpour
  24. 2010The Dead MatterFilm: Sebed
  25. 2009Deadtime StoriesFilm: Director
  26. 2008Sea of DustFilm: Prester John
  27. 2008Zack and Miri Make a PornoFilm: Jenkins
  28. 2008Lost Boys: The TribeFilm: David Van Etten
  29. 2007It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want ToFilm: Uncle Tom
  30. 2007Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom SaviniFilm
  31. 2007Diary of the DeadFilm: Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
  32. 2007Loaded DiceFilm: The Bishop
  33. 2007GrindhouseFilm: Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
  34. 2007Planet TerrorFilm: Deputy Tolo
  35. 2006The Absence of LightFilm: The Higher Power
  36. 2006Beyond the Wall of SleepFilm: Sheriff
  37. 2005Land of the DeadFilm: Machete Zombie
  38. 2005Forest of the DamnedFilm: Stephen
  39. 2004Special Report: Zombie InvasionFilm: Sheriff Cahill
  40. 2004Chill Factor: House CallFilm: Director
  41. 2004UnearthedFilm: Det. Victor Tonelli
  42. 2004Death 4 ToldFilm: Man (segment "The Psychic")
  43. 2004Dawn of the DeadFilm: The Sheriff
  44. 2003ViciousFilm: Kane
  45. 2003ZombiegeddonFilm: Jesus Christ
  46. 2003Two Masters' EyesFilm
  47. 2002Blood BathFilm: Stranger
  48. 2002Ted BundyFilm: Salt Lake City Detective
  49. 2001Children of the Living DeadFilm: Deputy Hughs
  50. 2001Web of DarknessFilm: Rouge
  51. 2001The Monster ManFilm: Joe
  52. 2001Behind the Scenes with Day of the DeadFilm
  53. 2000Aqua Teen Hunger ForceSeries: Cop (voice) (1 episode)
  54. 2000SheenaSeries: Peter Reynolds (1 episode)
  55. 1999The Devil AntFilm: Tom Savini
  56. 1997Eyes Are Upon YouFilm: Eddie Rao
  57. 1996From Dusk Till DawnFilm: Sex Machine
  58. 1995Mr. StitchFilm: Chemical / Weapons Engineer
  59. 1995The DemolitionistFilm: Roland
  60. 1995George Romero's Golden Tales 3Film: Director
  61. 1992Innocent BloodFilm: News Photographer
  62. 1990Tales from the DarksideFilm: Director
  63. 1990Night of the Living DeadFilm: (uncredited), Director
  64. 1990Two Evil EyesFilm: The Monomaniac
  65. 1989The SimpsonsSeries: Tom Savini (voice) (1 episode)
  66. 1989HeartstopperFilm: Lt. Ron Vargo
  67. 1987Creepshow 2Film: The Creep
  68. 1985The RipperFilm: Jack the Ripper
  69. 1985Day of the DeadFilm: Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
  70. 1984The Boy Who Loved TrollsFilm: Motorcyclist
  71. 1984Tales from the DarksideSeries: Director (3 episodes)
  72. 1984Friday the 13th: The Final ChapterFilm: Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
  73. 1982CreepshowFilm: Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
  74. 1981KnightridersFilm: Morgan
  75. 1980ManiacFilm: Disco Boy
  76. 1980Friday the 13thFilm: Knife Killer (uncredited)
  77. 1979EffectsFilm: Nicky
  78. 1978Dawn of the DeadFilm: Motorcycle Raider
  79. 1978MartinFilm: Arthur

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