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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| 1 | Terrifier 3 (2024) | Bystander | 6.9 | |
| 2 | That's a Wrap (2023) | Manager | 5 | |
| 3 | In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) | Self | 8.5 | |
| 4 | Tales of the Uncanny (2020) | Self | 9 | |
| 5 | In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) | Self | 8.5 | |
| 6 | Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020) | Self | 7 | |
| 7 | Cult of Terror (2017) | Self - Make-up Designer | - | - |
| 8 | Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015) | Self | 6.5 | |
| 9 | Doc of the Dead (2014) | Self | 7.8 | |
| 10 | Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) | Self | 7.7 | |
| 11 | Machete Kills (2013) | Osiris Amanpour | 5.5 | |
| 12 | Cool As Hell (2013) | The Demon Slayer | - | - |
| 13 | Death from Above (2012) | Sheriff Raynick | - | - |
| 14 | Redd Inc. (2012) | Peter Bava | 6.5 | |
| 15 | Django Unchained (2012) Top 100 by FilmGator | Tracker | 8.6 | |
| 16 | The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Top 30 in 2010s | Mr. Callahan | 8.3 | |
| 17 | I Heart Monster Movies (2012) | Himself | - | - |
| 18 | Nightmare Factory (2011) | Self | 8 | |
| 19 | Underground Entertainment: The Movie (2011) | Interrupting Tom | - | - |
| 20 | The Theatre Bizarre (2011) | Director / Writer | 6.3 | |
| 21 | The Dead Matter (2010) | Sebed | - | - |
| 22 | Machete (2010) | Osiris Amanpour | 6.9 | |
| 23 | His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010) | Self | 6.7 | |
| 24 | Deadtime Stories (2009) | Director / Writer | 2 | |
| 25 | The Shark Is Still Working (2009) | Self | - | - |
| 26 | Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008) | David Van Etten | 6 | |
| 27 | Sea of Dust (2008) | Prester John | 3 | |
| 28 | Fantastic Flesh: The Art of Make-Up EFX (2008) | Self | 2 | |
| 29 | Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) | Jenkins | 6.4 | |
| 30 | He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008) | Self | - | - |
| 31 | Diary of the Dead (2007) | Man Shouting on Radio 'Shoot in the Head' (voice) (uncredited) | 5.4 | |
| 32 | Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007) | Self | 8 | |
| 33 | Grindhouse (2007) | Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror") | 7 | |
| 34 | Planet Terror (2007) | Deputy Tolo | 6.8 | |
| 35 | Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006) | Self | 7.5 | |
| 36 | Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006) | Self | - | - |
| 37 | It Runs in the Family (2006) | Himself | - | - |
| 38 | Land of the Dead (2005) | Machete Zombie | 6.5 | |
| 39 | Dawn of the Dead (2004) | The County Sheriff | 7.1 | |
| 40 | UnConventional (2004) | Self | - | - |
| 41 | The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the Dead (2004) | Himself | 8 | |
| 42 | Zombiegeddon (2003) | Jesus Christ | - | - |
| 43 | The Many Days of Day of the Dead (2003) | Himself | - | - |
| 44 | Ted Bundy (2002) | Salt Lake City Detective | 4.5 | |
| 45 | Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001) | Self | - | - |
| 46 | Children of the Living Dead (2001) | Deputy Hughs | - | - |
| 47 | Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film (2000) | Self | - | - |
| 48 | The American Nightmare (2000) | Self | - | - |
| 49 | Wishmaster (1997) | Pharmacy Customer (uncredited) | 6.9 | |
| 50 | From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) | Sex Machine | 7.3 | |
| 51 | The Demolitionist (1995) | Roland | 5 | |
| 52 | Mr. Stitch (1995) | Chemical / Weapons Engineer | - | - |
| 53 | Innocent Blood (1992) | News Photographer | 6 | |
| 54 | Two Evil Eyes (1990) | The Monomaniac | 6.7 | |
| 55 | Night of the Living Dead (1990) | Director / Writer | 7.5 | |
| 56 | Horror Effects: Hosted by Tom Savini (1989) | Himself | - | - |
| 57 | Creepshow 2 (1987) | The Creep | 7.9 | |
| 58 | Day of the Dead (1985) | Zombie with Scarf (uncredited) | 7.3 | |
| 59 | Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) | Jason (Hitchhiker Murder Scene) (uncredited) | 6.7 | |
| 60 | Creepshow (1982) | Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue") | 7.2 | |
| 61 | Document of the Dead (1981) | Himself | 6 | |
| 62 | Knightriders (1981) | Morgan | 5 | |
| 63 | Maniac (1980) | Disco Boy | 6.8 | |
| 64 | Friday the 13th (1980) | Knife Killer (uncredited) | 7.2 | |
| 65 | Martin (1978) | Arthur | 7.5 | |
| 66 | Dawn of the Dead (1978) | Motorcycle Raider | 7.7 | |
| 67 | Nightmare City | Director / Writer | - | - |

