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Savini was born on November 3, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is of Italian descent. [3] He was raised Catholic and graduated from Central Catholic High School. As a boy, his inspiration was actor Lon Chaney Sr., and Savini attributes his earliest desires to create makeup effects to Chaney and the film Man of a Thousand Faces.
Tom Savini. Actor: From Dusk Till Dawn. Actor/SFX wizard/stuntman/director Tom Savini was born in Pittsburgh. Inspired by the film Man of a Thousand Faces (1957), a young Savini became fascinated with the magic and illusion of film.
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Tom Savini. Actor: From Dusk Till Dawn. Actor/SFX wizard/stuntman/director Tom Savini was born in Pittsburgh. Inspired by the film Man of a Thousand Faces (1957), a young Savini became fascinated with the magic and illusion of film. He spent his youth in his room creating characters by tirelessly practicing make-up. Later, as a combat photographer in Vietnam, Savini saw first-hand the gruesome ...
- November 3, 1946
Oct 16, 2018 · Special-effects wizard Tom Savini is most famous for his collaborations with fellow Pennsylvanian George Romero, whose “Night of the Living Dead” and “Dawn of the Dead” are still two of the most influential modern horror films. But Savini’s work as a character actor and director continues to inspire new generations of horror fans.
Aug 3, 2020 · Horror effects icon Tom Savini: ‘My work looks so authentic because I’ve seen the real thing’ The 73-year-old master of prosthetics and gore in films such as Dawn of the Dead and Friday the ...
Oct 19, 2021 · Breezy documentary tells the story of Tom Savini, an occasional actor and director best known for creating makeup and special effects for horror movies including “Friday the 13th.”
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Jun 24, 2022 · Tom Savini. Michael Tullberg/Getty Images. Savini further refined the concept in collaboration with Derrickson. "We would send sketches to Scott and he would make suggestions," says Savini. "Jason ...
