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.
Known for
Filmography
In Search of Darkness: Part III
2022 · Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
2020 · Self
Trick
2019 · Talbott
In Search of Darkness
2019 · Self
Encounter
2018 · Professor Herbert Westlake
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015 · Self
Drive Angry
2011 · Cap
My Bloody Valentine
2009 · Burke
Amazing Racer
2009 · Captain Martin
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
2007 · Self
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
2006 · Self
Bruiser
2000 · Det. McCleary
Striking Distance
1993 · Uncle Fred
Bob Roberts
1992 · Dr. Caleb Mneck
Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann
1991 · Jamieson
Two Evil Eyes
1990 · Det. Grogan
The Heist
1989 · Det. Leland
Maniac Cop
1988 · Frank McCrae
Lethal Weapon
1987 · Michael Hunsaker
Night of the Creeps
1986 · Det. Ray Cameron
The New Kids
1985 · Col. John MacWilliams
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
1982 · Daniel Challis
Creepshow
1982 · Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
Escape from New York
1981 · Rehme
The Fog
1980 · Nick Castle
The Ninth Configuration
1980 · Sgt. Krebs
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
1977 · Buddy
Special Delivery
1976 · Cop on Beat
Where’s Poppa?
1970 · Policeman in apartment
The Owl and the Pussycat
1970 · Kid in Car (uncredited)
The Detective
1968 · Harmon