Tom Savini

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Tom Savini Fast Facts:

As a teen, performed in an acting troupe that entertained movie-theater patrons during intermissions; and worked for free as a makeup artist and monster designer for a Pittsburgh TV station's Chiller Theater show.
Spent three years as a combat photographer for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; says that his experiences there have influenced his films.
Made his feature-film directorial debut with a 1990 remake of Romero's horror classic Night of the Living Dead.
Released two books on creating makeup effects: Grande Illusions: A Learn-By-Example Guide to the Art and Technique of Special Make-Up Effects from the Films of Tom Savini in 1983, and Grande Illusions: Book II, in 1994.
Is an instructor in the Special Make-Up Effects program at the Douglass Education Center in Monessen, PA.
No longer creates special effects for movies, but continues to focus on his career as an actor and director.

Tom Savini Relationships:
Audrey Savini - Daughter
Lia Savini - Daughter
Hank Savini - Brother
Nancy Hare - Wife
Lon Savini - Son
College:
Attended Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA; attended Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA