Tom Savini

November 3, 1946 (age 79) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
IMDb

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.

His titles like The Perks of Being a Wallflower, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Machete - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/66
Weighted avg: 6.54 /10
  • 1
    1
    The Perks of Being a Wallflower
    2012September 2012 by Stephen Chbosky
    Minor role as Mr. Callahan
    Minor role as Mr. Callahan
    7.47 Excellent-
  • 2
    2
    From Dusk Till Dawn
    1996January 1996 by Robert Rodriguez
    Minor role as Sex Machine
    Minor role as Sex Machine
    6.64 Good
  • 3
    3
    Machete
    2010September 2010 by Robert Rodriguez
    Minor role as Osiris Amanpour
    Minor role as Osiris Amanpour
    5.86 Okay+
  • 4
    4
    Dawn of the Dead
    2004March 2004 by Zack Snyder
    Minor role as The Sheriff
    Minor role as The Sheriff
    6.69 Good
  • 5
    5
    Planet Terror
    2007April 2007 by Robert Rodriguez
    Minor role as Deputy Tolo
    Minor role as Deputy Tolo
    6.25 Good--
  • 6
    6
    Zack and Miri Make a Porno
    2008September 2008 by Kevin Smith
    Minor role as Jenkins
    Minor role as Jenkins
    5.86 Okay+
  • 7
    7
    Machete Kills
    2013September 2013 by Robert Rodriguez
    Minor role as Osiris Amanpour
    Minor role as Osiris Amanpour
    5.10 Okay--
  • 8
    8
    Terrifier 3
    2024October 2024 by Damien Leone
    Minor role as Bystander
    Minor role as Bystander
    6.36 Good-
  • 9
    9
    Creepshow
    1982November 1982 by George A. Romero
    Minor role as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
    Minor role as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
    6.45 Good-
  • 10
    10
    Creepshow 2
    1987May 1987 by Michael Gornick
    Minor role as The Creep
    Minor role as The Creep
    5.78 Okay+
  • 11
    11
    Maniac
    1980November 1980 by William Lustig
    Minor role as Disco Boy
    Minor role as Disco Boy
    5.94 Okay++
  • 12
    12
    Martin
    1978May 1978 by George A. Romero
    Supporting as Arthur
    Supporting as Arthur
    6.32 Good--
  • 13
    13
    Two Evil Eyes
    1990January 1990 by George A. Romero
    Minor role as The Monomaniac
    Minor role as The Monomaniac
    5.69 Okay+
  • 14
    14
    Ted Bundy
    2002August 2002 by Matthew Bright
    Supporting as Salt Lake City Detective
    Supporting as Salt Lake City Detective
    5.37 Okay-
  • 15
    15
    Knightriders
    1981April 1981 by George A. Romero
    Starring as Morgan
    Starring as Morgan
    5.76 Okay+
  • 16
    16
    Innocent Blood
    1992September 1992 by John Landis
    Minor role as News Photographer
    Minor role as News Photographer
    5.74 Okay+
  • 17
    17
    Lost Boys: The Tribe
    2008July 2008 by P.J. Pesce
    Minor role as David Van Etten
    Minor role as David Van Etten
    4.62 Mediocre+
  • 18
    18
    Forest of the Damned
    2005May 2005 by Johannes Roberts
    Lead role as Stephen
    Lead role as Stephen
    4.55 Mediocre
  • 19
    19
    Redd Inc.
    2012November 2012 by Daniel Krige
    Supporting as Peter Bava
    Supporting as Peter Bava
    5.29 Okay-
  • 20
    20
    The Theatre Bizarre
    2011July 2011 by Buddy Giovinazzo
    Minor role as Dr. Maurey
    Minor role as Dr. Maurey
    5.14 Okay--
  • 21
    21
    Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
    2015October 2015 by Jason Baker
    Lead role as Self
    Lead role as Self
    6.06 Okay++
  • 22
    22
    Children of the Living Dead
    2001June 2001 by Tor Ramsey
    Lead role as Deputy Hughs
    Lead role as Deputy Hughs
    5.01 Okay--
  • 23
    23
    The American Nightmare
    2000September 2000 by Adam Simon
    Starring as Self
    Starring as Self
    6.18 Good--
  • 24
    24
    Doc of the Dead
    2014March 2014 by Alexandre O. Philippe
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    5.86 Okay+
  • 25
    25
    Document of the Dead
    1981January 1981 by Roy Frumkes
    Starring as Himself
    Starring as Himself
    6.02 Okay++
  • 26
    26
    Effects
    1979April 1979 by Dusty Nelson
    Supporting as Nicky
    Supporting as Nicky
    5.40 Okay-
  • 27
    27
    Nightmare Factory
    2011October 2011 by Donna Davies
    Starring as Self
    Starring as Self
    6.28 Good--
  • 28
    28
    The Demolitionist
    1995March 1995 by Robert Kurtzman
    Minor role as Roland
    Minor role as Roland
    5.21 Okay--
  • 29
    29
    The Ripper
    1985November 1985 by Christopher Lewis
    Supporting as Jack the Ripper
    Supporting as Jack the Ripper
    5.29 Okay-
  • 30
    30
    The Dead Matter
    2010July 2010 by Edward Douglas
    Starring as Sebed
    Starring as Sebed
    5.08 Okay--
  • 31
    31
    Queens of the Dead
    2025October 2025 by Tina Romero
    Minor role as Mayor
    Minor role as Mayor
    5.66 Okay
  • 32
    32
    Zombiegeddon
    2003July 2003 by Chris Watson
    Starring as Jesus Christ
    Starring as Jesus Christ
    5.30 Okay-
  • 33
    33
    Vicious
    2003December 2003 by Matt Green
    Lead role as Kane
    Lead role as Kane
    Needs more reviews
  • 34
    34
    In Search of Darkness: Part III
    2022November 2022 by David A. Weiner
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    6.38 Good-
  • 35
    35
    Scream Greats, Vol.1: Tom Savini, Master of Horror Effects
    1986January 1986 by Damon Santostefano
    Lead role as Himself
    Lead role as Himself
    Needs more reviews
  • 36
    36
    The Absence of Light
    2006August 2006 by Patrick Desmond
    Lead role as The Higher Power
    Lead role as The Higher Power
    Needs more reviews
  • 37
    37
    Heartstopper
    1989October 1989 by John A. Russo
    Starring as Lt. Ron Vargo
    Starring as Lt. Ron Vargo
    Needs more reviews
  • 38
    38
    Zombiemania
    2008January 2008 by Donna Davies
    Starring as Himself - Makeup Artist
    Starring as Himself - Makeup Artist
    Needs more reviews
  • 39
    39
    Blood, Boobs & Beast
    2007May 2007 by John Kinhart
    Minor role as Himself
    Minor role as Himself
    5.65 Okay
  • 40
    40
    Beyond the Wall of Sleep
    2006June 2006 by Barrett J. Leigh
    Supporting as Sheriff
    Supporting as Sheriff
    5.21 Okay--
  • 41
    41
    Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
    2012November 2012 by Oliver Krekel
    Supporting as Sheriff of Nottingham
    Supporting as Sheriff of Nottingham
    5.57 Okay
  • 42
    42
    Death from Above
    2012August 2012 by Bruce Koehler
    Lead role as Sheriff Raynick
    Lead role as Sheriff Raynick
    Needs more reviews
  • 43
    43
    Mr. Stitch
    1995November 1995 by Roger Avary
    Minor role as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
    Minor role as Chemical / Weapons Engineer
    5.61 Okay
  • 44
    44
    Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
    2007October 2007 by Michael Felsher
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    5.94 Okay++
  • 45
    45
    Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
    2001April 2001 by Leon Ferguson
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    6.09 Okay++
  • 46
    46
    Eyes Are Upon You
    1997January 1997 by David A. Goldberg
    Lead role as Eddie Rao
    Lead role as Eddie Rao
    Needs more reviews
  • 47
    47
    Sea of Dust
    2008October 2008 by Scott Bunt
    Lead role as Prester John
    Lead role as Prester John
    Needs more reviews
  • 48
    48
    The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
    2022
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    6.04 Okay++
  • 49
    49
    Cool As Hell
    2013February 2013 by James Balsamo
    Starring as The Demon Slayer
    Starring as The Demon Slayer
    Needs more reviews
  • 50
    50
    The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead
    2004September 2004 by Perry Martin
    Supporting as Himself
    Supporting as Himself
    Needs more reviews
  • 51
    51
    Underground Entertainment: The Movie
    2011June 2011 by Jim O'Rear
    Minor role as Interrupting Tom
    Minor role as Interrupting Tom
    Needs more reviews
  • 52
    52
    Dario Argento: Master of Horror Italian
    1991January 1991 by Luigi Cozzi
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 53
    53
    Horrorween
    2012October 2012 by Joe Estevez
    Starring as Killer
    Starring as Killer
    Needs more reviews
  • 54
    54
    Behind the Monsters
    2021
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 55
    55
    That's a Wrap
    2023August 2023 by Marcel Walz
    Minor role as Manager
    Minor role as Manager
    5.46 Okay
  • 56
    56
    Unearthed
    2004August 2004 by Craig Kovach
    Supporting as Det. Victor Tonelli
    Supporting as Det. Victor Tonelli
    Needs more reviews
  • 57
    57
    Stephen King's World of Horror
    1986January 1986 by Rick Marchesano
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 58
    58
    Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
    2020March 2020 by Justin McConnell
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 59
    59
    American Scary
    2006October 2006 by John E. Hudgens
    Minor role as Himself
    Minor role as Himself
    Needs more reviews
  • 60
    60
    He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
    2008July 2008 by Constantine Nasr
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 61
    61
    I Heart Monster Movies
    2012October 2012 by Tyler Benjamin
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 62
    62
    Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX
    2008October 2008 by Kevin VanHook
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 63
    63
    Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
    1997January 1997 by Chuck Williams
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 64
    64
    Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
    2006January 2006 by Dennis Vincent
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 65
    65
    UnConventional
    2004October 2004 by Michael Furno
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    Needs more reviews
  • 66
    66
    Dead Talk Live
    Airing since 2020 by John Vizaniaris
    Minor role as Self - Guest
    Minor role as Self - Guest
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Tony Todd 5 titles
Bill Moseley 5 titles
Danny Trejo 4 titles
Tom Atkins 5 titles
Adrienne Barbeau 4 titles
Ed Harris 3 titles
Sid Haig 4 titles
Michael Berryman 2 titles
Joe Spinell 1 title