Tom Savini
Known for Costume & Make-Up
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.
Filmography
Django Unchained
2012
as Tracker
Terrifier 3
2024
as Bystander
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008
as Jenkins
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012
as Mr. Callahan
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
as Sex Machine
Machete
2010
as Osiris Amanpour
Dawn of the Dead
2004
as The County Sheriff
Friday the 13th
1980
as Knife Killer (uncredited)
Land of the Dead
2005
as Machete Zombie
Planet Terror
2007
as Deputy Tolo
Dawn of the Dead
1978
as Motorcycle Raider
Grindhouse
2007
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Day of the Dead
1985
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
1984
as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
Machete Kills
2013
as Osiris Amanpour
Creepshow
1982
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Knightriders
1981
as Morgan
Maniac
1980
as Disco Boy
Diary of the Dead
2007
as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
Two Evil Eyes
1990
as The Monomaniac