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Tom Atkins

Acting · Born November 13, 1935 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Tom Atkins (born November 13, 1935) is an American television and film actor. He is primarily known for his work in the horror film genre, having worked with writers and directors such as John Carpenter, Stephen King, and George A. Romero. He is also a familiar face to mainstream viewers, often playing police officers.

Movies with Tom Atkins

• Lethal Weapon (1987) — Michael Hunsaker
• Escape from New York (1981) — Rehme
• Drive Angry (2011) — Cap
• Striking Distance (1993) — Uncle Fred
• Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) — Daniel Challis
• My Bloody Valentine (2009) — Burke
• The Fog (1980) — Nick Castle
• Creepshow (1982) — Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
• Maniac Cop (1988) — Frank McCrae
• Night of the Creeps (1986) — Det. Ray Cameron
• The Ninth Configuration (1980) — Sgt. Krebs
• The Owl and the Pussycat (1970) — Kid in Car (uncredited)

TV shows with Tom Atkins

• The Rockford Files (1974) — Alex Diel
• Harry O (1974) — Sgt. Frank Cole
• Serpico (1976) — Tom Sullivan