Biografía y filmografía

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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Películas (166)

Black Zombie

Black Zombie

2026 · Self

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

2025 · Self (archive footage)

Queens of the Dead

Queens of the Dead

2025 · Mayor

Terrifier 3: Payaso siniestro

Terrifier 3: Payaso siniestro

2024 · Bystander

Spooktacular!

Spooktacular!

2023 · Self, Executive Producer

That's a Wrap

That's a Wrap

2023 · Manager

Taste the Blood of Martin

Taste the Blood of Martin

2023 · Himself

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

Il museo degli orrori di Dario Argento

2022 · self

In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III

2022 · Self

The Black Phone

The Black Phone

2022 · Special Effects

Pandemonic

Pandemonic

2021 · Poem 1

The History of Metal and Horror

The History of Metal and Horror

2021 · Self

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Zombies and Bikers

Zombies and Bikers

2020 · Himself

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

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

2020 · Himself

The FX of Dawn

The FX of Dawn

2020

Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny

2020 · Self

In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II

2020 · Self

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi

2020 · Self

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

2020 · Self

Dogman's Rabies: Underdog

Dogman's Rabies: Underdog

2018 · Thanks

Cult of Terror

Cult of Terror

2017 · Self - Make-up Designer

Troll Empire

Troll Empire

2015 · Thanks

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015 · Self

The Sadist

The Sadist

2015 · The Sadist, Producer

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

An Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey Shines

2014 · Himself

Doc of the Dead

Doc of the Dead

2014 · Self

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

Dead Meat Walking: A Zombie Walk Documentary

2014 · Self

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

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

2013 · Self

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

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

2013 · Self

Machete Kills

Machete Kills

2013 · Osiris Amanpour

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

The Phantom of the Opera: Unmasking the Masterpiece

2013 · Self

Cool As Hell

Cool As Hell

2013 · The Demon Slayer

Django Unchained

Django Unchained

2012 · Tracker

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood

2012 · Sheriff of Nottingham

Redd Inc.

Redd Inc.

2012 · Peter Bava, Makeup Artist

Horrorween

Horrorween

2012 · Killer

I Heart Monster Movies

I Heart Monster Movies

2012 · Self

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012 · Mr. Callahan

Death from Above

Death from Above

2012 · Sheriff Raynick, Makeup Artist

Nightmare Factory

Nightmare Factory

2011 · Self

The Theatre Bizarre

The Theatre Bizarre

2011 · Dr. Maurey, Director

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011 · Interrupting Tom

The Death Dealer

The Death Dealer

2010

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

Saturday Nightmares: The Ultimate Horror Expo of All Time!

2010 · Self

Machete

Machete

2010 · Osiris Amanpour

The Dead Matter

The Dead Matter

2010 · Sebed

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

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

2010 · Self

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic

2010 · Self - Motorcycle Raider (archive footage)

Deadtime Stories

Deadtime Stories

2009 · Director

Tattoos: A Scarred History

Tattoos: A Scarred History

2009 · Self

New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning

New Beginnings: The Making of Friday the 13th Part V - A New Beginning

2009 · Self

Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

2009 · Self

The Shark Is Still Working

The Shark Is Still Working

2009 · Self

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions

2009 · Self

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX

2008 · Self

Sea of Dust

Sea of Dust

2008 · Prester John

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008 · Jenkins

Lost Boys: The Tribe

Lost Boys: The Tribe

2008 · David Van Etten

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

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

2008 · Self

Zombiemania

Zombiemania

2008 · Himself - Makeup Artist

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

2007 · Self

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

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

2007 · Uncle Tom

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

Blood 'n Fire Memories with Tom Savini

2007

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

2007 · Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited), Thanks

Loaded Dice

Loaded Dice

2007 · The Bishop

Blood, Boobs & Beast

Blood, Boobs & Beast

2007 · Himself

Grindhouse

Grindhouse

2007 · Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")

Planet Terror

Planet Terror

2007 · Deputy Tolo

American Scary

American Scary

2006 · Himself

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

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

2006 · Self

It Runs in the Family

It Runs in the Family

2006 · Self

Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw

2006 · Self

The Absence of Light

The Absence of Light

2006 · The Higher Power

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

Beyond the Wall of Sleep

2006 · Sheriff

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills

2006 · Self

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

After Effects: Memories of Pittsburgh Filmmaking

2005 · Self

Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

2005 · Machete Zombie

Dream of the Dead

Dream of the Dead

2005 · Self

Forest of the Damned

Forest of the Damned

2005 · Stephen

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

Special Report: Zombie Invasion

2004 · Sheriff Cahill

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)

2004 · Self

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

The Friday the 13th Chronicles

2004 · Self

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

Secrets Galore Behind the Gore

2004 · Self

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

Crystal Lake Victims Tell All

2004 · Himself

UnConventional

UnConventional

2004 · Self

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

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

2004 · Self

Chill Factor: House Call

Chill Factor: House Call

2004 · Director

Unearthed

Unearthed

2004 · Det. Victor Tonelli

Death 4 Told

Death 4 Told

2004 · Man (segment "The Psychic")

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man

2004 · Self

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

2004 · The Sheriff

Vicious

Vicious

2003 · Kane

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

The Many Days of Day of the Dead

2003 · Self

Zombiegeddon

Zombiegeddon

2003 · Jesus Christ

Two Masters' Eyes

Two Masters' Eyes

2003

Blood Bath

Blood Bath

2002 · Stranger

Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

2002 · Salt Lake City Detective, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist

Children of the Living Dead

Children of the Living Dead

2001 · Deputy Hughs, Stunt Coordinator

Web of Darkness

Web of Darkness

2001 · Rouge, Special Effects Coordinator, Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist

The Monster Man

The Monster Man

2001 · Joe

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

2001 · Self

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

Behind the Scenes with Day of the Dead

2001

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

2000 · Self

The American Nightmare

The American Nightmare

2000 · Self

Cold Hearts

Cold Hearts

1999 · Makeup Artist

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

The Dead Walk: Remaking a Classic

1999 · Self

The Devil Ant

The Devil Ant

1999 · Tom Savini

Cutting Moments

Cutting Moments

1997 · Special Effects Supervisor, Makeup Artist

Eyes Are Upon You

Eyes Are Upon You

1997 · Eddie Rao

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!

1997 · Self

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of Horrors

1997 · Self

The Assassination File

The Assassination File

1996 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996 · Sex Machine

Mr. Stitch

Mr. Stitch

1995 · Chemical / Weapons Engineer, Makeup Artist

The Demolitionist

The Demolitionist

1995 · Roland

George Romero's Golden Tales 3

George Romero's Golden Tales 3

1995 · Director

Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster

Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster

1995 · Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Spooky World

Spooky World

1994 · Self, Producer

Backstreet Justice

Backstreet Justice

1994 · Special Effects

Necronomicon

Necronomicon

1993 · Makeup Artist

Zombie Jamboree ‘93

Zombie Jamboree ‘93

1993 · Himself

Killing Zoe

Killing Zoe

1993 · Makeup Artist

Trauma

Trauma

1993 · Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist

Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood

1992 · News Photographer

Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh

Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh

1991 · Makeup Artist

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

Dario Argento: Master of Horror

1991 · Self

Tales from the Darkside

Tales from the Darkside

1990 · Director

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

1990 · (uncredited), Director

Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

1990 · The Monomaniac, Stunts, Special Effects, Makeup Effects, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist

Heartstopper

Heartstopper

1989 · Lt. Ron Vargo, Makeup Artist

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini

1989 · Himself

Z-TV

Z-TV

1989 · Self

Red Scorpion

Red Scorpion

1988 · Makeup Artist

Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

1988 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

1987 · The Creep, Makeup Effects

Drive-In Madness!

Drive-In Madness!

1987 · Himself

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2

1986 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

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

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

1986 · Himself

Stephen King's World of Horror

Stephen King's World of Horror

1986 · Self

The Ripper

The Ripper

1985 · Jack the Ripper

Invasion U.S.A.

Invasion U.S.A.

1985 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

1985 · Zombie with Scarf (uncredited), Stunt Coordinator, Makeup Artist

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

1984 · Motorcyclist

Maria's Lovers

Maria's Lovers

1984 · Makeup Artist

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

1984 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Midnight

Midnight

1982 · Special Effects, Makeup Artist

Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark

1982 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Creepshow

Creepshow

1982 · Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue"), Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist

Till Death Do We Scare

Till Death Do We Scare

1982 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

The Prowler

The Prowler

1981 · Special Effects Makeup Artist, Special Effects

Nightmare

Nightmare

1981 · Special Effects Supervisor

The Burning

The Burning

1981 · Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Knightriders

Knightriders

1981 · Morgan

Eyes of a Stranger

Eyes of a Stranger

1981 · Special Effects Makeup Artist

Document of the Dead

Document of the Dead

1981 · Himself

Maniac

Maniac

1980 · Disco Boy, Stunt Coordinator, Special Effects Makeup Artist

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

1980 · Stunts, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Makeup Artist

Effects

Effects

1979 · Nicky, Makeup Artist

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978 · Motorcycle Raider, Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Stunt Double

Martin

Martin

1978 · Arthur, Makeup Effects, Stunts, Makeup Artist

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1974 · Special Effects, Makeup Artist

Deranged

Deranged

1974 · Makeup Artist

The 4th Reich

The 4th Reich

· SS-Standartenführer Dirlewanger

Nightmare City

Nightmare City

· Director, Writer, Makeup Artist

The Evilry

The Evilry

· Special Effects Makeup Artist

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