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Tom Atkins
Actor

Tom Atkins

13 Nov 1935Born
90Age
87Credits
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USABirthplace

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.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 87 credits.

  1. TBAThe CollectedFilm: Arkin’s father
  2. 2020PolybiusFilm: Sheriff Atkins
  3. 2019TrickFilm: Talbott
  4. 2019CreepshowSeries: Frank (segment "Something Burrowed, Something Blue") (1 episode)
  5. 2019City on a HillSeries: Joe Congemi (2 episodes)
  6. 2018EncounterFilm: Professor Herbert Westlake
  7. 2014Judy's DeadFilm: Roy
  8. 2014Apocalypse KissFilm: Captain John Vogle
  9. 2011Drive AngryFilm: Cap
  10. 2010The ChiefFilm: Art Rooney
  11. 2009TrappedFilm: Detective Abbott
  12. 2009Amazing RacerFilm: Captain Martin
  13. 2009My Bloody ValentineFilm: Burke
  14. 2004The JurySeries: Boyd Kingman (1 episode)
  15. 2002Turn of FaithFilm: Charlie Ryan
  16. 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries: Roy Monahan (1 episode)
  17. 2001Out of the BlackFilm: Eugene Carter
  18. 2000BruiserFilm: Det. McCleary
  19. 1999The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It LeadsFilm: Cmdr. Alex Diehl
  20. 1996Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena StoryFilm: Henry Hart
  21. 1996The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...Film: Cmdr. Alex Diehl
  22. 1995Xena: Warrior PrincessSeries: Atrius (1 episode)
  23. 1994Fortune HunterSeries: Richard Bennet (1 episode)
  24. 1993Striking DistanceFilm: Uncle Fred
  25. 1993Walker, Texas RangerSeries: Wade (1 episode)
  26. 1993Sworn to VengeanceFilm: Ed Barry
  27. 1993Homicide: Life on the StreetSeries: Grenville Rollins (1 episode)
  28. 1992Bob RobertsFilm: Dr. Caleb Mneck
  29. 1992What She Doesn't KnowFilm: Roy
  30. 1991Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy AnnFilm: Jamieson
  31. 1990Against the LawSeries: Walter Littlefield (1 episode)
  32. 1990Two Evil EyesFilm: Det. Grogan
  33. 1990Kojak: Flowers For MattyFilm: Lt. Ian Conner
  34. 1989The HeistFilm: Det. Leland
  35. 1989Dead Man OutFilm: Berger
  36. 1988Maniac CopFilm: Frank McCrae
  37. 1988Lemon SkyFilm: Douglas
  38. 1987The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & WineFilm: Detective Frank Standish
  39. 1987A Stranger WaitsFilm: Sheriff Collier
  40. 1987Lethal WeaponFilm: Michael Hunsaker
  41. 1986Night of the CreepsFilm: Det. Ray Cameron
  42. 1986Blind JusticeFilm: Kramer
  43. 1985The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries: Police Lieutenant (1 episode)
  44. 1985Spenser: For HireSeries: Hatch (1 episode)
  45. 1985The EqualizerSeries: Demonstrator, Detective Frank Standish (1 episode)
  46. 1985StingraySeries: Donald Dixon (1 episode)
  47. 1985The New KidsFilm: Col. John MacWilliams
  48. 1983MasqueradeSeries: Agent John (1 episode)
  49. 1983Murder Me, Murder YouFilm: Jack Vance
  50. 1983The MississippiSeries: Kenyon (1 episode)
  51. 1982SkeezerFilm: Dr. Chanless
  52. 1982CreepshowFilm: Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
  53. 1982St. ElsewhereSeries: Bob Lonnicker (1 episode)
  54. 1982Halloween III: Season of the WitchFilm: Daniel Challis
  55. 1982T. J. HookerSeries: Phil Parker / Tommy D'Amico (1 episode)
  56. 1982Desperate LivesFilm: John Cameron
  57. 1982American PlayhouseSeries: Douglas (1 episode)
  58. 1981Escape from New YorkFilm: Rehme
  59. 1980The Ninth ConfigurationFilm: Sgt. Krebs
  60. 1980The FogFilm: Nick Castle
  61. 1980PowerSeries: Buck Buchanan (2 episodes)
  62. 1980SkagFilm: Dr. Moscone
  63. 1978A Death in CanaanFilm: Lt. Bragdon
  64. 1977Tarantulas: The Deadly CargoFilm: Buddy
  65. 1977Lou GrantSeries: Jim Bronsky, Dr Sorensen, Frank Dunning (1 episode)
  66. 1977Standing Room OnlySeries: Craigin (1 episode)
  67. 1976VisionsSeries: Robert Dayka (1 episode)
  68. 1976Quincy, M.E.Series: John Todd, Gene Butler (1 episode)
  69. 1976Special DeliveryFilm: Cop on Beat
  70. 1976Serpico: The Deadly GameFilm: Lt. Tom Sullivan
  71. 1976SerpicoSeries: Tom Sullivan (16 episodes)
  72. 1975Shell GameFilm: Stoker Frye
  73. 1975BarettaSeries: Vic (1 episode)
  74. 1975Miles To Go Before I SleepFilm: O'Dell
  75. 1974The Rockford FilesSeries: Alex Diel, Thomas Diehl (7 episodes)
  76. 1974Harry OSeries: Sgt. Frank Cole (6 episodes)
  77. 1974RhodaSeries: Vic Rhodes (1 episode)
  78. 1974Get Christie Love!Series: Peterson (1 episode)
  79. 1972M*A*S*HSeries: Major Weems (1 episode)
  80. 1972The RookiesSeries: Brad Gifford (1 episode)

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