Tom Atkins
Biography
Tom Atkins is an American television and film actor born on November 13, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is primarily known for his work in the horror film genre. Atkins has worked with notable 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. Atkins has a long acting career with 95 known credits. He is known by various names including Tommy Atkins and Thomas "Tom" Atkins.
Career overview
Tom Atkins is an American television and film actor. He is primarily known for his work in the horror film genre. Atkins has collaborated with notable writers and directors, including John Carpenter, Stephen King, and George A. Romero. He is also familiar to mainstream audiences, often playing police officers.
Atkins has a diverse range of acting credits, with a total of 95 known credits. He has appeared in various films and television shows throughout his career. Atkins' filmography includes titles such as Smrtonosná zbraň, MAS*H, and Zločin v ulicích. His work in the horror genre has contributed to his reputation as a prominent actor in the field.
Atkins' acting career spans multiple decades, with his birthdate listed as November 13, 1935. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Atkins' early life and education are documented, with his attendance at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
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100 titles- In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022) as Self
- In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) as Self
- Polybius (2020) as Sheriff Atkins
- Creepshow (2019) as Frank (segment "Something Burrowed, Something Blue")
- City on a Hill (2019) as Joe Congemi
- In Search of Darkness (2019) as Self
- Trick (2019) as Talbott
- Encounter (2018) as Professor Herbert Westlake
- Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015) as Self
- Apocalypse Kiss (2014) as Captain John Vogle
- Judy's Dead (2014) as Roy
- Fantasm (2013) as Self
- Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch (2012) as Self
- Drive Angry (2011) as Cap
- The Chief (2010) as Art Rooney
- My Bloody Valentine (2009) as Burke
- Amazing Racer (2009) as Captain Martin
- Trapped (2009) as Detective Abbott
- Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007) as Self
- Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) as Self
- The Jury (2004) as Boyd Kingman
- Turn of Faith (2002) as Charlie Ryan
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Roy Monahan
- Out of the Black (2001) as Eugene Carter
- Bruiser (2000) as Det. McCleary
- The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads (1999) as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
- The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996) as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
- Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story (1996) as Henry Hart
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Atrius
- Fortune Hunter (1994) as Richard Bennet
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Grenville Rollins
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Wade
- Striking Distance (1993) as Uncle Fred
- Sworn to Vengeance (1993) as Ed Barry
- What She Doesn't Know (1992) as Roy
- Bob Roberts (1992) as Dr. Caleb Mneck
- Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann (1991) as Jamieson
- Two Evil Eyes (1990) as Det. Grogan
- Against the Law (1990) as Walter Littlefield
- Kojak: Flowers For Matty (1990) as Lt. Ian Conner
- Dead Man Out (1989) as Berger
- The Heist (1989) as Det. Leland
- Maniac Cop (1988) as Frank McCrae
- Lemon Sky (1988) as Douglas
- Lethal Weapon (1987) as Michael Hunsaker
- A Stranger Waits (1987) as Sheriff Collier
- The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine (1987) as Detective Frank Standish
- Night of the Creeps (1986) as Det. Ray Cameron
- Blind Justice (1986) as Kramer
- The Equalizer (1985) as Demonstrator
- The Equalizer (1985) as Detective Frank Standish
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Police Lieutenant
- Spenser: For Hire (1985) as Hatch
- Stingray (1985) as Donald Dixon
- The New Kids (1985) as Col. John MacWilliams
- Masquerade (1983) as Agent John
- Murder Me, Murder You (1983) as Jack Vance
- The Mississippi (1983) as Kenyon
- American Playhouse (1982) as Douglas
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Bob Lonnicker
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Phil Parker / Tommy D'Amico
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) as Daniel Challis
- Creepshow (1982) as Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
- Desperate Lives (1982) as John Cameron
- Skeezer (1982) as Dr. Chanless
- Escape from New York (1981) as Rehme
- The Fog (1980) as Nick Castle
- The Ninth Configuration (1980) as Sgt. Krebs
- Skag (1980) as Dr. Moscone
- Power (1980) as Buck Buchanan
- A Death in Canaan (1978) as Lt. Bragdon
- Lou Grant (1977) as Jim Bronsky
- Lou Grant (1977) as Dr Sorensen
- Lou Grant (1977) as Frank Dunning
- Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo (1977) as Buddy
- Standing Room Only (1977) as Craigin
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as John Todd
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Gene Butler
- Visions (1976) as Robert Dayka
- Special Delivery (1976) as Cop on Beat
- Serpico (1976) as Tom Sullivan
- Serpico: The Deadly Game (1976) as Lt. Tom Sullivan
- Baretta (1975) as Vic
- Shell Game (1975) as Stoker Frye
- Miles To Go Before I Sleep (1975) as O'Dell
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Alex Diel
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Thomas Diehl
- Rhoda (1974) as Vic Rhodes
- Harry O (1974) as Sgt. Frank Cole
- Get Christie Love! (1974) as Peterson
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Major Weems
- The Rookies (1972) as Brad Gifford
- Where’s Poppa? (1970) as Policeman in apartment
- The Owl and the Pussycat (1970) as Kid in Car (uncredited)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Koko Apaleka
- One Life to Live (1968) as Pike Buchanan
- The Detective (1968) as Harmon
- The Doctors (1963) as Dylan Levein
- Look up and Live (1953) as Doctor
- The Collected as Arkin’s father
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tom Atkins best known for?
Tom Atkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Creepshow (2019), City on a Hill (2019), Drive Angry (2011), My Bloody Valentine (2009).
When and where was Tom Atkins born?
Tom Atkins was born on November 13, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Tom Atkins have?
Tom Atkins has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2022.
What is Tom Atkins's background in cinema and television?
Tom Atkins is an American television and film actor born on November 13, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is primarily known for his work in the horror film genre. Atkins has worked with notable writers and directors such as John Carpenter, Stephen King, and George A. Romero. He is also a familiar face to mainstre...