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.
Awards & recognition
- Time Machine Award · 2010
- 13th Saturn Awards
Filmography50+ titles
Zombie Jamboree
Django Unchained
The Simpsons
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Locke & Key
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
In Search of Darkness Part II: The Journey Into '80s Horror Continues
In Search of Darkness Part III: The Final Journey Into '80s Horror
The Black Phone
American Scary
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Dawn of the Dead
Creepshow
The Movies That Made Us
NOS4A2
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Dawn of the Dead
Grindhouse
Loaded Dice
From Dusk Till Dawn
Day of the Dead
Night of the Living Dead
Creepshow
Terrifier 3
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Planet Terror
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Maniac
Friday the 13th
Machete
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Land of the Dead
Monkey Shines
Drive-In Madness!
Dead of Night
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Killing Zoe
Innocent Blood
Creepshow 2
Knightriders
The Burning
Queens of the Dead
Two Evil Eyes
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Red Scorpion
Eyes of a Stranger