Tom Savini
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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.
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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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the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
223 credits across 182 titlesCostume & Make-Up
39 creditsActing
70 creditsDirecting
9 creditsWriting
1 creditProduction
3 creditsVisual Effects
2 creditsCrew
20 creditsAs self
79 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
