Tom Savini
Actor
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
as Tracker 2012
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
as Mr. Callahan 2012
From Dusk Till Dawn
as Sex Machine 1996
Dawn of the Dead
as The County Sheriff 2004
Planet Terror
as Deputy Tolo 2007
Machete
as Osiris Amanpour 2010
Friday the 13th
as Knife Killer (uncredited) 1980
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
as Jenkins 2008
Dawn of the Dead
as Motorcycle Raider 1978
Machete Kills
as Osiris Amanpour 2013
Terrifier 3
as Bystander 2024
Grindhouse
as Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror") 2007
Land of the Dead
as Machete Zombie 2005
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
as Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited) 1984
Day of the Dead
as Zombie with Scarf (uncredited) 1985
Creepshow
as Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue") 1982
Night of the Living Dead
as (uncredited) 1990