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.

Tom Savini

Costume & Make-Up Born November 3, 1946 Pittsburgh, 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.

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The Simpsons

Tom Savini (voice)

Django Unchained

Tracker

Friday the 13th

Knife Killer (uncredited)

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

Cop (voice)

Terrifier 3

Bystander

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Mr. Callahan

Dawn of the Dead

The Sheriff

The Movies That Made Us

Self

Locke & Key

Locksmith

From Dusk Till Dawn

Sex Machine

The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs

Self

Planet Terror

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