Thomas Vincent "Tom" Savini (born November 3, 1946) is an
American actor,
stuntman,
director, and award-winning
special make-up effects creator. He is known for his makeup and special effects work on many films directed by
George A. Romero, including
Martin,
Dawn of the Dead,
Day of the Dead,
Creepshow and
Monkey Shines; he also created the special effects and makeup for many cult classics like
Friday the 13th (parts I and IV),
Maniac,
The Burning,
The Prowler and
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.