8.2
Movie
Costume & Make-Up
Tom Savini
- Born
- (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 183 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.2
Movie
7.8
Movie
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
8.0
TV
The Simpsons
7.1
Movie
From Dusk Till Dawn
7.5
Movie
The Black Phone
7.1
Movie
Dawn of the Dead
6.7
Movie
Planet Terror
6.3
Movie
Machete
6.4
Movie
Friday the 13th
6.3
Movie
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
7.5
Movie
Dawn of the Dead
5.6
Movie
Machete Kills
6.8
Movie
Terrifier 3
7.0
Movie
Grindhouse
6.3
Movie
Land of the Dead
6.1
Movie
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
7.7
TV
Locke & Key
7.0
Movie
Day of the Dead
Acting credits 150
Crew credits 58
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Evilry Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| TBA | Nightmare City Film | Director, Writer, Makeup Artist |
| 2023 | Spooktacular! Film | Executive Producer |
| 2022 | The Black Phone Film | Special Effects |
| 2019 | Creepshow TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Dogman's Rabies: Underdog Film | Thanks |
| 2015 | Troll Empire Film | Thanks |
| 2015 | The Sadist Film | Producer |
| 2012 | Redd Inc. Film | Makeup Artist |
| 2012 | Death from Above Film | Makeup Artist |
| 2011 | The Theatre Bizarre Film | Director |
| 2009 | Deadtime Stories Film | Director |
| 2007 | Diary of the Dead Film | Thanks |
| 2004 | Chill Factor: House Call Film | Director |
| 2002 | Ted Bundy Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 2001 | Children of the Living Dead Film | Stunt Coordinator |
| 2001 | Web of Darkness Film | Special Effects Coordinator, Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist |
| 1999 | Cold Hearts Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1997 | Cutting Moments Film | Special Effects Supervisor, Makeup Artist |
| 1996 | The Assassination File Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1995 | Mr. Stitch Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1995 | George Romero's Golden Tales 3 Film | Director |
| 1995 | Ghostwriter: Attack of the Slime Monster Film | Special Effects, Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1994 | Spooky World Film | Producer |
| 1994 | Backstreet Justice Film | Special Effects |
| 1993 | Necronomicon Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1993 | Killing Zoe Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1993 | Trauma Film | Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist |
| 1992 | Ghostwriter TV | Makeup Artist (4 ep) |
| 1991 | Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside Film | Director |
| 1990 | Night of the Living Dead Film | Director |
| 1990 | Two Evil Eyes Film | Stunts, Special Effects, Makeup Effects, Special Effects Key Makeup Artist |
| 1989 | Heartstopper Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1988 | Red Scorpion Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1988 | Monkey Shines Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1987 | Creepshow 2 Film | Makeup Effects |
| 1986 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1985 | Invasion U.S.A. Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1985 | Day of the Dead Film | Stunt Coordinator, Makeup Artist |
| 1984 | Tales from the Darkside TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 1984 | Maria's Lovers Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1984 | Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1982 | Midnight Film | Special Effects, Makeup Artist |
| 1982 | Alone in the Dark Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1982 | Creepshow Film | Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist |
| 1982 | Till Death Do We Scare Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1981 | The Prowler Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1981 | Nightmare Film | Special Effects Supervisor |
| 1981 | The Burning Film | Makeup Effects Designer, Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1981 | Eyes of a Stranger Film | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1980 | Maniac Film | Stunt Coordinator, Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1980 | Friday the 13th Film | Stunts, Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| 1979 | Effects Film | Makeup Artist |
| 1978 | Dawn of the Dead Film | Makeup Artist, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Stunt Double |
| 1978 | Martin Film | Makeup Effects, Stunts, Makeup Artist |
| 1974 | Dead of Night Film | Special Effects, Makeup Artist |
| 1974 | Deranged Film | Makeup Artist |