Tom Savini

Tom Savini

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.

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The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Tom Savini (voice)

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

2000 • as Himself (voice)

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

2019 • as Self

Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3

2024 • as Bystander

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012 • as Tracker

Creepshow

Creepshow

2019 • Director

Filmography

2024

Terrifier 3
Terrifier 3
as Bystander
Movie - Released: 10/9/2024

2023

Taste the Blood of Martin
Taste the Blood of Martin
as Himself
Movie - Released: 2/25/2023
Spooktacular!
Spooktacular!
Movie - Released: 9/23/2023
That's a Wrap
That's a Wrap
as Manager
Movie - Released: 8/25/2023

2022

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento
as self
Movie - Released: 12/2/2022
In Search of Darkness: Part III
In Search of Darkness: Part III
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/25/2022
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
as Self
TV - Released: 9/7/2022
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
Charles Band’s Full Moon Freakshow
TV - Released: 5/24/2022

2021

The History of Metal and Horror
The History of Metal and Horror
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/17/2021
Pandemonic
Pandemonic
as Poem 1
Movie - Released: 11/20/2021
Movie
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/2/2021
Behind the Monsters
Behind the Monsters
as Self
TV - Released: 10/27/2021

2020

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/19/2020
FANTASMAGORIA - STAGIONE UNO
FANTASMAGORIA - STAGIONE UNO
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/4/2020
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/26/2020
In Search of Darkness: Part II
In Search of Darkness: Part II
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/6/2020
Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/31/2020
Zombies and Bikers
Zombies and Bikers
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/16/2020
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
Memories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' Mall
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/16/2020
Movie
The FX of Dawn
Movie - Released: 11/16/2020
Dead Talk Live
Dead Talk Live
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 4/25/2020
Locke & Key
Locke & Key
as Locksmith
TV - Released: 2/7/2020

2019

NOS4A2
NOS4A2
as Snake
TV - Released: 6/2/2019
The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
as Self
TV - Released: 11/29/2019
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs
as Self
TV - Released: 3/29/2019

2018

Eli Roth's History of Horror
Eli Roth's History of Horror
as Self
TV - Released: 10/14/2018

2017

Cult of Terror
Cult of Terror
as Self - Make-up Designer
Movie - Released: 10/14/2017

2015

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/16/2015
The Sadist
The Sadist
as The Sadist
Movie - Released: 6/26/2015

2014

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/28/2014
Doc of the Dead
Doc of the Dead
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/10/2014
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/18/2014

2013

The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/17/2013
Machete Kills
Machete Kills
as Osiris Amanpour
Movie - Released: 9/12/2013
Cool As Hell
Cool As Hell
as The Demon Slayer
Movie - Released: 2/19/2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/13/2013
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/17/2013

2012

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
as Sheriff of Nottingham
Movie - Released: 11/9/2012
Death from Above
Death from Above
as Sheriff Raynick
Movie - Released: 8/6/2012
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
as Mr. Callahan
Movie - Released: 9/20/2012
Django Unchained
Django Unchained
as Tracker
Movie - Released: 12/25/2012
Movie
I Heart Monster Movies
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/12/2012
Redd Inc.
Redd Inc.
as Peter Bava
Movie - Released: 11/3/2012
Horrorween
Horrorween
as Killer
Movie - Released: 10/26/2012

2011

Nightmare Factory
Nightmare Factory
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/27/2011
The Theatre Bizarre
The Theatre Bizarre
as Dr. Maurey
Movie - Released: 7/15/2011
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
as Interrupting Tom
Movie - Released: 6/6/2011
Halloween Wars
Halloween Wars
as Self - Judge
TV - Released: 10/2/2011

2010

Machete
Machete
as Osiris Amanpour
Movie - Released: 9/1/2010
The Dead Matter
The Dead Matter
as Sebed
Movie - Released: 7/30/2010
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/20/2010
Movie
The Death Dealer
Movie - Released: 10/26/2010
Movie
Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/22/2010

2009

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/2/2009
Tattoos: A Scarred History
Tattoos: A Scarred History
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/21/2009

2008

Lost Boys: The Tribe
Lost Boys: The Tribe
as David Van Etten
Movie - Released: 7/29/2008
Zombiemania
Zombiemania
as Himself - Makeup Artist
Movie - Released: 1/3/2008
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/7/2008
Movie
Sea of Dust
as Prester John
Movie - Released: 10/7/2008
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/9/2008
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
as Jenkins
Movie - Released: 9/18/2008

2007

Blood, Boobs & Beast
Blood, Boobs & Beast
as Himself
Movie - Released: 5/3/2007
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
as Uncle Tom
Movie - Released: 9/15/2007
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/22/2007
Grindhouse
Grindhouse
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Movie - Released: 4/6/2007
Planet Terror
Planet Terror
as Deputy Tolo
Movie - Released: 4/6/2007
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead
as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/26/2007
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini
Movie - Released: 7/28/2007
Loaded Dice
Loaded Dice
as The Bishop
Movie - Released: 5/9/2007

2006

The Absence of Light
The Absence of Light
as The Higher Power
Movie - Released: 8/4/2006
Movie
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2006
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/13/2006
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
as Sheriff
Movie - Released: 6/6/2006
Movie
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/26/2006
Movie
It Runs in the Family
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/10/2006
American Scary
American Scary
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/21/2006

2005

Land of the Dead
Land of the Dead
as Machete Zombie
Movie - Released: 6/18/2005
Forest of the Damned
Forest of the Damned
as Stephen
Movie - Released: 5/13/2005
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/25/2005

2004

Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
as The County Sheriff
Movie - Released: 3/19/2004
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
as Himself
Movie - Released: 9/7/2004
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (Crystal Lake Victims Tell All - Documentary)
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/5/2004
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/5/2004
Movie
Crystal Lake Victims Tell All
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/5/2004
Movie
Secrets Galore Behind the Gore
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/5/2004
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
Special Report: Zombie Invasion
as Sheriff Cahill
Movie - Released: 10/26/2004
Movie
Unearthed
as Det. Victor Tonelli
Movie - Released: 8/14/2004
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/13/2004
UnConventional
UnConventional
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/1/2004
Death 4 Told
Death 4 Told
as The Man
Movie - Released: 5/13/2004

2003

Zombiegeddon
Zombiegeddon
as Jesus Christ
Movie - Released: 7/12/2003
Vicious
Vicious
as Kane
Movie - Released: 12/30/2003
Movie
The Many Days of Day of the Dead
as Himself
Movie - Released: 8/19/2003
Movie
Two Masters' Eyes
Movie - Released: 4/29/2003

2002

Ted Bundy
Ted Bundy
as Salt Lake City Detective
Movie - Released: 8/2/2002
Movie
Blood Bath
as Stranger
Movie - Released: 12/1/2002

2001

Movie
Web of Darkness
as Rouge
Movie - Released: 6/10/2001
Movie
The Monster Man
as Joe
Movie - Released: 5/1/2001
Children of the Living Dead
Children of the Living Dead
as Deputy Hughs
Movie - Released: 6/11/2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/15/2001

2000

The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/11/2000
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/28/2000
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
as Himself (voice)
TV - Released: 12/30/2000
Sheena
Sheena
as Peter Reynolds
TV - Released: 10/7/2000

1999

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999

1997

Eyes Are Upon You
Eyes Are Upon You
as Eddie Rao
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Wishmaster
Wishmaster
as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/19/1997

1996

From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Sex Machine
Movie - Released: 1/19/1996

1995

Mr. Stitch
Mr. Stitch
as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
Movie - Released: 11/20/1995
The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist
as Roland
Movie - Released: 3/9/1995

1994

Spooky World
Spooky World
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/31/1994

1993

Movie
Zombie Jamboree
as Himself
Movie - Released: 10/1/1993

1992

Innocent Blood
Innocent Blood
as News Photographer
Movie - Released: 9/25/1992

1991

Dario Argento: Master of Horror
Dario Argento: Master of Horror
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991

1990

Two Evil Eyes
Two Evil Eyes
as The Monomaniac
Movie - Released: 1/25/1990
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
as (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 10/19/1990

1989

Heartstopper
Heartstopper
as Lt. Ron Vargo
Movie - Released: 10/22/1989
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1989
Movie
Z-TV
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Tom Savini (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989

1988

The Incredibly Strange Film Show
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
as Self
TV - Released: 8/5/1988

1987

Creepshow 2
Creepshow 2
as The Creep
Movie - Released: 5/1/1987
Drive-In Madness
Drive-In Madness
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/2/1987

1986

Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986
Stephen King's World of Horror
Stephen King's World of Horror
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986

1985

The Ripper
The Ripper
as Jack the Ripper
Movie - Released: 11/1/1985
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/3/1985
Dario Argento's World of Horror
Dario Argento's World of Horror
as Self (Archive)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1985

1984

The Boy Who Loved Trolls
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
as Motorcyclist
Movie - Released: 10/29/1984
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/13/1984

1982

Creepshow
Creepshow
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Movie - Released: 11/10/1982

1981

Knightriders
Knightriders
as Morgan
Movie - Released: 4/10/1981
Document of the Dead
Document of the Dead
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/19/1981

1980

Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th
as Knife Killer (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/9/1980
Maniac
Maniac
as Disco Boy
Movie - Released: 5/10/1980

1979

Effects
Effects
as Nicky
Movie - Released: 4/1/1979

1978

Dawn of the Dead
Dawn of the Dead
as Motorcycle Raider
Movie - Released: 9/2/1978

1977

Martin
Martin
as Arthur
Movie - Released: 10/27/1977

Unknown

Movie
The 4th Reich
as SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger
Movie
Nightmare City
Nightmare City
Movie