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.
- Known for
- Costume & Make-Up
- Born
- 1946-11-03 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Known for
- Django Unchained (2012) — Tracker
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) — Mr. Callahan
- The Simpsons (1989) — Tom Savini (voice)
- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) — Sex Machine
- The Black Phone (2022) — Special Effects
- Dawn of the Dead (2004) — The Sheriff
- Planet Terror (2007) — Deputy Tolo
- Machete (2010) — Osiris Amanpour
- Friday the 13th (1980) — Stunts
- Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) — Jenkins
- Dawn of the Dead (1978) — Motorcycle Raider
- Machete Kills (2013) — Osiris Amanpour
- Terrifier 3 (2024) — Bystander
- Grindhouse (2007) — Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
- Land of the Dead (2005) — Machete Zombie
- Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) — Special Effects Makeup Artist