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Tom Savini
Born 1946-11-03Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Black ZombieSelfLegacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesSelf - (archive footage)Queens of the DeadMayorTerrifier 3BystanderSpooktacular!SelfThat's a WrapManagerTaste the Blood of MartinHimselfIl museo degli orrori di Dario ArgentoselfIn Search of Darkness: Part IIISelfPandemonicPoem 1The History of Metal and HorrorSelfQuentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood LegendSelf (archive footage)Zombies and BikersHimselfMemories of Monroeville: Revisiting the 'Dawn of the Dead' MallHimselfThe FX of DawnRoleTales of the UncannySelfIn Search of Darkness: Part IISelfTime Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-FiSelfClapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film BusinessSelfCult of TerrorSelf - Make-up DesignerSmoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom SaviniSelfThe SadistThe SadistAn Experiment in Fear: The Making of Monkey ShinesHimselfDoc of the DeadSelf