Tom Atkins
Acting
Born 1935-11-13
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.
Known For
Popular credits
Lethal Weapon
Michael Hunsaker
Escape from New York
Rehme
Drive Angry
Cap
The Fog
Nick Castle
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Dr. Daniel 'Dan' Challis
Xena: Warrior Princess
Atrius
My Bloody Valentine
Burke
Creepshow
Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
Striking Distance
Uncle Fred
M*A*S*H
Major Weems
Night of the Creeps
Det. Ray Cameron
Walker, Texas Ranger
Wade
Maniac Cop
Frank McCrae
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Roy Monahan
Two Evil Eyes
Det. Grogan
Creepshow
Frank (segment "Something Burrowed, Something Blue")
City on a Hill
Joe Congemi
Bob Roberts
Dr. Caleb Mneck
The Ninth Configuration
Sgt. Krebs
Trick
Talbott