Known For
Acting
Birthday
November 13, 1935 (age 91)
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
- Tommy Atkins
- Thomas "Tom" Atkins
Tom Atkins
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 - Movies
Striking Distance
as Uncle Fred
Lethal Weapon
as Michael Hunsaker
Escape from New York
as Rehme
The Fog
as Nick Castle
Drive Angry
as Cap
Creepshow
as Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
as Dr. Daniel 'Dan' Challis
My Bloody Valentine
as Burke
Bob Roberts
as Dr. Caleb Mneck
Night of the Creeps
as Det. Ray Cameron
Known For - TV Shows
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Roy Monahan
M*A*S*H
as Major Weems
Homicide: Life on the Street
as Grenville Rollins
Quincy, M.E.
as John Todd
Quincy, M.E.
as Gene Butler
St. Elsewhere
as Bob Lonnicker
The Rockford Files
as Alex Diel
The Rockford Files
as Thomas Diehl
Xena: Warrior Princess
as Atrius
T. J. Hooker
as Phil Parker / Tommy D'Amico