Tom Savini
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.
Born: November 3, 1946
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
Pandemonic
The movie that never got made is a story about a man who is willing to risk anything for the next rush. Even his testicles.
The Incredibly Strange Film Show
A series of documentaries focusing on the world of psychotronic movies; focusing on the lives of filmakers such as Hershell Gordon Lewis, Saim Raimi, Doris Wishman, Ed Wood Jr, and Tsui Hark. Covers weird movie genres, like Mexican wrestling movies and Hong Kong horror films.
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
This documentary on Halloween visits haunted houses around the U.S. and presents interviews with horror celebrities.
Dead Talk Live
Film/TV Entertainment TV Talk Show Featuring Celebrity Guest Interviews.
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Tribute to Universal make-up artist Jack Pierce who created some of the studio's most famous works including Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and countless other creatures. Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Howard Berger, Bob Burns, Scott Essman, Kim Newman, Gregory Nicotero and others discuss the work of Pierce and his enduring legacy.
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
Behind-the-scenes featurette detailing the production of the 'Friday The 13th' movies.
Horrorween
Some young entrepreneurs strike it rich and then move into a high class neighborhood. They try to impress their new celebrity neighbors by having a haunted house.
Django Unchained
With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
Feature documentary which profiles both the 1978 film and the career of director George A. Romero, including extensive interviews with all principle cast members and production personnel.
Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
A documentary detailing the career of makeup artist Tom Savini, including clips from the various movies he's worked on.
Filmography
as Self - (archive footage)
as Mayor
as Bystander
as Self
as Manager
as Himself
as Poem 1
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Locksmith
as Self
as Snake
as Self
as Self - Make-up Designer
as The Sadist
as Self
as Osiris Amanpour
as The Demon Slayer
as Tracker
as Sheriff of Nottingham
as Peter Bava
as Killer
as Mr. Callahan
as Sheriff Raynick
as Self
as Self - Judge
as Dr. Maurey
as Interrupting Tom
as Osiris Amanpour
as Sebed
as Self
as Self
as Prester John
as Jenkins
as David Van Etten
as Himself - Makeup Artist
as Uncle Tom
as Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited)
as The Bishop
as Himself
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
as Deputy Tolo
as Himself
as The Higher Power
as Sheriff
as Machete Zombie
as Stephen
as Sheriff Cahill
as Self
as Man (segment "The Psychic")
as The County Sheriff
as Kane
as Jesus Christ
as Salt Lake City Detective
as Deputy Hughs
as Cop (voice)
as Peter Reynolds
as Self
as Tom Savini
as Pharmacy Customer (uncredited)
as Eddie Rao
as Sex Machine
as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
as Roland
as Self
as Self
as News Photographer
as Himself
as (uncredited)
as The Monomaniac
as Tom Savini (voice)
as Lt. Ron Vargo
as Himself
as The Creep
as Himself
as Jack the Ripper
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited)
as Motorcyclist
as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited)
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
as Morgan
as Himself
as Disco Boy
as Knife Killer (uncredited)
as Nicky
as Motorcycle Raider
as Arthur