Actor

Tom Savini

1978–presentb. 1946HorrorDocumentaryComedyThriller

Master of Dread

Also directed 7 films ↗Also wrote 1 screenplay ↗

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Known For

131 acting credits

as Tracker

Django Unchained

as Tracker

2012

Django Unchained

as Mr. Callahan

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

as Mr. Callahan

2012

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Filmography

2026Black ZombieSelf 2025Queens of the DeadMayor6.3 2025Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesSelf - (archive footage)2024Terrifier 3Bystander6.8 2023Taste the Blood of MartinHimself 2023Spooktacular!Self 2023That's a Wrap

About

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.

As Director

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2009Deadtime Stories 1990Night of the Living Dead 2011The Theatre Bizarre 2004Chill Factor: House Call —Nightmare City 1990Tales from the Darkside

As Screenwriter

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—Nightmare City

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