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Tom Savini

Born 1946-11-03

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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From Dusk Till Dawn 1996 · 7.2 Dawn of the Dead 2004 · 7.2 Planet Terror 2007 · 7.0 Machete 2010 · 6.6 Zack and Miri Make a Porno 2008 · 6.5 Machete Kills 2013 · 5.6 Night of the Living Dead 1990 · 6.8 Creepshow 2 1987 · 6.0 Maniac 1980 · 6.3 Martin 1978 · 7.0 Lost Boys: The Tribe 2008 · 4.5 Ted Bundy 2002 · 5.8 Tales from the Darkside 1990 · 7.4 Knightriders 1981 · 6.3 The Theatre Bizarre 2011 · 5.2 Inhuman Resources 2012 · 5.8 The Demolitionist 1995 · 4.3 Doc of the Dead 2014 · 6.4 The Dead Matter 2010 · 3.3 Effects 1979 · 5.3 In Search of Darkness Part III: The Final Journey Into '80s Horror 2022 · 7.9 Queens of the Dead 2025 · 5.1 Deadtime Stories: Volume 1 2009 · 3.9 Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood 2012 · 1.9 The Ripper 1985 · 3.7 Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' 2007 · 7.5 Dario Argento: Master of Horror 1991 · 6.2 The World's End: The Making of 'Day of the Dead' 2013 · 7.6