Tom Savini
Known for Costume & Make-Up
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
Django Unchained
2012
as Tracker
Terrifier 3
2024
as Bystander
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012
as Mr. Callahan
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
as Sex Machine
Dawn of the Dead
2004
as The Sheriff
Friday the 13th
1980
as Knife Killer (uncredited)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008
as Jenkins
Grindhouse
2007
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Dawn of the Dead
1978
as Motorcycle Raider
Planet Terror
2007
as Deputy Tolo
Land of the Dead
2005
as Machete Zombie
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
1984
as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Creepshow
1982
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Machete
2010
as Osiris Amanpour
Day of the Dead
1985
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead
1990
as (uncredited)
Night of the Living Dead
1990
Director
Machete Kills
2013
as Osiris Amanpour
Creepshow 2
1987
as The Creep
Innocent Blood
1992
as News Photographer