Tom Savini
Known for
Tom Savini is a working actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 48 years. Ask a viewer to place Tom Savini and the answer usually comes back 'Django Unchained'. He appears in 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' too. The first screen credit dates from 1978. He has worked in action more often than in any other register.
Tom Savini
54 Movies
5 Series
Tom Savini is a working actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 48 years. Ask a viewer to place Tom Savini and the answer usually comes back 'Django Unchained'. He appears in 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' too. The first screen credit dates from 1978. He has worked in action more often than in any other register.
Movies
Plays Tracker
Django Unchained
2012
Plays Sex Machine
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
Plays Bystander
Terrifier 3
2024
Plays Mr. Callahan
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012
Plays The Sheriff
Dawn of the Dead
2004
Plays Deputy Tolo (segment "Planet Terror")
Grindhouse
2007
Plays Machete Zombie
Land of the Dead
2005
Plays Motorcycle Raider
Dawn of the Dead
1978
Plays Jenkins
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008
Plays Deputy Tolo
Planet Terror
2007
Plays Osiris Amanpour
Machete
2010
Plays Osiris Amanpour
Machete Kills
2013
Plays Garbage Man #2 (segment "Epilogue")
Creepshow
1982
Plays David Van Etten
Lost Boys: The Tribe
2008
Plays The Monomaniac
Two Evil Eyes
1990
Plays News Photographer
Innocent Blood
1992
Plays Mayor
Queens of the Dead
2025
Plays Morgan
Knightriders
1981
Plays Arthur
Martin
1978
Plays The Creep
Creepshow 2
1987
Plays Jesus Christ
Zombiegeddon
2003
Plays Killer
Horrorween
2012
Plays Disco Boy
Maniac
1980
Plays Interrupting Tom
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
2011
Plays Salt Lake City Detective
Ted Bundy
2002
Plays Roland
The Demolitionist
1995
Plays Kane
Vicious
2003
Plays Manager
That's a Wrap
2023
Director
Plays Dr. Maurey
The Theatre Bizarre
2011
Plays Deputy Hughs
Children of the Living Dead
2001
Plays Stephen
Forest of the Damned
2005
Plays Peter Bava
Redd Inc.
2012
Plays Sheriff of Nottingham
Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood
2012
Plays Prester John
Sea of Dust
2008
Plays Eddie Rao
Eyes Are Upon You
1997
Plays Sebed
The Dead Matter
2010
Plays Lt. Ron Vargo
Heartstopper
1989
Plays Nicky
Effects
1979
Plays Jack the Ripper
The Ripper
1985
Plays Sheriff Raynick
Death from Above
2012
Plays Sheriff
Beyond the Wall of Sleep
2006
Plays The Demon Slayer
Cool As Hell
2013
Plays Uncle Tom
It's My Party and I'll Die If I Want To
2007
Plays The Higher Power
The Absence of Light
2006
Producer
Plays The Sadist
The Sadist
2015
Plays Man (segment "The Psychic")
Death 4 Told
2004
Latest Trailers
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Black Zombie
Full Filmography
Queens of the Dead
Mayor
2025
Film
Terrifier 3
Bystander
2024
Film
That's a Wrap
Manager
2023
Film
Locke & Key
Locksmith · 1 episode
2020–
TV
NOS4A2
Snake · 1 episode
2019–
TV
The Sadist
The Sadist
2015
Film
Machete Kills
Osiris Amanpour
2013
Film
Cool As Hell
The Demon Slayer
2013
Film
Django Unchained
Tracker
2012
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tom Savini and where are they from?
Tom Savini is 79 years old, born on November 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Tom Savini?
Tom Savini is best known for roles in Django Unchained, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, From Dusk Till Dawn.
How many movies has Tom Savini been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Tom Savini has appeared in 53 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Tom Savini's first movie?
The career of Tom Savini began with Martin (1978).
What is Tom Savini's most recent movie or series?
Tom Savini's most recent release is Black Zombie, which premiered on March 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Tom Savini appeared in?
On television, Tom Savini has appeared in The Simpsons, Locke & Key, NOS4A2, Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
Tom Savini
1946-11-03 · 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.