Tom Savini
Born: 1946-11-03
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Known For
Friday the 13th
Django Unchained
From Dusk Till Dawn
Terrifier 3
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Black Phone
Dawn of the Dead
Grindhouse
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
Land of the Dead
Top Movie Credits
Friday the 13th
Makeup Artist
Django Unchained
Tracker
From Dusk Till Dawn
Sex Machine
Terrifier 3
Bystander
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Mr. Callahan
The Black Phone
Special Effects
Dawn of the Dead
The Sheriff
Grindhouse
Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Land of the Dead
Machete Zombie