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Tom Atkins

Actor | * 11/13/1935 (88) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
Tom Atkins is an American actor. He is known for his work in the horror and thriller film genres, having worked with writers and directors such as Shane Black, William Peter Blatty, John Carpenter, Fred Dekker, Richard Donner, Stephen King, and George A. Romero. He is also a familiar face to mainstream viewers, often playing police officers and tough authority figures and is perhaps best known for his role as Lt. Alex Diel in The Rockford Files (1974–1977). Atkins has appeared in numerous films including The Fog (1980), The Ninth Configuration (1980), Escape from New York (1981), Creepshow (1982), Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), Night of the Creeps (1986), ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Horror

Known for these Movies & Shows

Dr. Daniel Challis and Ellie Grimbridge stumble onto a gruesome murder scheme when Ellie's novelty-salesman father, Harry, is killed while in possession of a halloween mask made by the Silver Shamrock ...

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Certification unknown

1982 | 2.6/5 | 1h 38min
Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
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Ten years ago, a tragedy changed the town of Harmony forever. Tom Hanniger, an inexperienced coal miner, caused an accident in the tunnels that trapped and killed five men and sent the only survivor, ...

My Bloody Valentine

Certification unknown

2009 | 2.8/5 | 1h 41min
Mystery, Horror
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In 1959, an alien experiment crashes to earth and infects a fraternity member. They freeze the body, but in the modern day, two geeks pledging a fraternity accidentally thaw the corpse, which proceeds ...

Night of the Creeps

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1986 | 3.4/5 | 1h 28min
Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction
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Strange things begin to occurs as a tiny California coastal town prepares to commemorate its centenary. Inanimate objects spring eerily to life; Rev. Malone stumbles upon a dark secret about the town' ...

The Fog

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1980 | 3.4/5 | 1h 29min
Horror
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Movies with Tom Atkins as Actor(57)

as Clu2023 The Collected
as himself2022 In Search of Darkness: Part III
as himself2020 In Search of Darkness: Part II
as himself2019 In Search of Darkness
as Talbott2019 Trick
as Professor Westlake2018 Encounter
as himself2015 Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Roy2014 Judy's Dead
as Captain John Vogle2014 Apocalypse Kiss
as himself2013 Fantasm
2012 Stand Alone: The Making of "Halloween III: Season of the Witch"
as Cap2011 Drive Angry
as Art Rooney2010 The Chief
as Detective Abbott2009 Trapped
as Captain Martin2009 Shannon's Rainbow
as Burke2009 My Bloody Valentine
as himself2007 Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
as himself2006 Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
as Charlie Ryan2002 Turn of Faith
as Eugene Carter2001 Out of the Black
as Det. McCleary2000 Bruiser
as Cmdr. Alex Diehl1999 The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
as Cmdr. Alex Diehl1996 The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...
as Henry Hart1996 Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
as Ed Barry1993 Sworn to Vengeance
as Sgt. Fred Hardy1993 Striking Distance
as Dr. Caleb Mneck1992 Bob Roberts
as Roy1992 What She Doesn't Know
as Jamieson1991 Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann
as Lt. Ian Conner1990 Kojak: Flowers For Matty
as Det. Grogan1990 Two Evil Eyes
as Det. Leland1989 The Heist
as Berger1989 Dead Man Out
as Frank McCrae1988 Maniac Cop
as Douglas1988 Lemon Sky
as Sheriff Collier1987 A Stranger Waits
as Detective Frank Standish1987 The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine
as Michael Hunsaker1987 Lethal Weapon
as Kramer1986 Blind Justice
as Det. Ray Cameron1986 Night of the Creeps
as Col. John MacWilliams1985 The New Kids
as Jack Vance1983 Murder Me, Murder You
as John Cameron1982 Desperate Lives
as Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)1982 Creepshow
as Dr. Chanless1982 Skeezer
as Dr. Daniel 'Dan' Challis1982 Halloween III: Season of the Witch
as Rehme1981 Escape from New York
as Nick Castle1980 The Fog
as Sgt. Krebs1980 The Ninth Configuration
as Buck Buchanan1980 Power
as Lt. Bragdon1978 A Death in Canaan
as Buddy1977 Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
as Cop on Beat1976 Special Delivery
as Lt. Tom Sullivan1976 Serpico: The Deadly Game
as O'Dell1975 Miles To Go Before I Sleep
as Kid in Car (uncredited)1970 The Owl and the Pussycat
as Harmon1968 The Detective

TV Shows/Series with Tom Atkins as Actor(23)

as Joe Congemi2019 City on a Hill
2004 The Jury
as Roy Monahan2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Atrius1995 Xena: Warrior Princess
as Wade1993 Walker, Texas Ranger
1993 Homicide: Life on the Street
1990 Against the Law
as Demonstrator1985 The Equalizer
as Detective Frank Standish1985 The Equalizer
1985 Spenser: For Hire
as Police Lieutenant1985 The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Phil Parker / Tommy D'Amico1982 T. J. Hooker
1977 Lou Grant
as Lt. Tom Sullivan1976 Serpico
1976 Quincy, M.E.
1974 Harry O
as Alex Diel1974 The Rockford Files
as Thomas Diehl1974 The Rockford Files
1974 Get Christie Love!
1974 Rhoda
1972 The Rookies
as Major Weems1972 M*A*S*H
as Koko Apelika1968 Hawaii Five-O

Full Name: Tom Atkins
Born: Wednesday, 11/13 1935 (November) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 88 years + 165 days)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Carrick High School
Spouses (current/former): Garn Stephens
Tom Atkins frequently works together with these people:
John Carpenter (14x, Crew)
Tom Savini (12x, Actor)
Clyde Kusatsu (11x, Actor)
Soon-Tek Oh (11x, Actor)
Milton Selzer (11x, Actor)
James Hong (9x, Actor)
Barry Levinson (9x, Crew)
Robert Loggia (8x, Actor)
Paul Koslo (8x, Actor)
George A. Romero (8x, Crew)
Tim O'Connor (8x, Actor)
Mills Watson (8x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:77857, Added: 05/24/2018, Last updated: 04/21/2024