Tom Atkins

Actor

Born: November 13, 1935 (90 years old)

Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

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.

Filmography (57)

• Lethal Weapon (1987, ★ 7.3)
• Escape from New York (1981, ★ 7)
• The Fog (1980, ★ 6.7)
• In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022, ★ 7.5)
• Night of the Creeps (1986, ★ 6.7)
• Creepshow (1982, ★ 6.9)
• Murder Me, Murder You (1983, ★ 7.1)
• Lemon Sky (1988, ★ 7.4)
• M*A*S*H (1972, ★ 7.9)
• Homicide: Life on the Street (1993, ★ 8.1)
• Maniac Cop (1988, ★ 6.1)
• Two Evil Eyes (1990, ★ 6.1)
• The Ninth Configuration (1980, ★ 6.4)
• Amazing Racer (2009, ★ 6)
• Where’s Poppa? (1970, ★ 6)
• Bob Roberts (1992, ★ 6.5)
• Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini (2015, ★ 6.6)
• The New Kids (1985, ★ 6.3)
• Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006, ★ 6.9)
• In Search of Darkness (2019, ★ 7.5)
• In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020, ★ 7.7)
• The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... (1996, ★ 7.4)
• Lou Grant (1977, ★ 7.3)
• Striking Distance (1993, ★ 5.9)
• The Detective (1968, ★ 5.9)
• Dead Man Out (1989, ★ 6.3)
• The Owl and the Pussycat (1970, ★ 6.2)
• The Rookies (1972, ★ 6.8)
• Spenser: For Hire (1985, ★ 6.8)
• Hawaii Five-O (1968, ★ 7.1)