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
Lethal Weapon
as Michael Hunsaker
Striking Distance
as Uncle Fred
Drive Angry
as Cap
Escape from New York
as Rehme
The Fog
as Nick Castle
Creepshow
as Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
My Bloody Valentine
as Burke
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
as Dr. Daniel 'Dan' Challis
Night of the Creeps
as Det. Ray Cameron
Maniac Cop
as Frank McCrae
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
The Rockford Files
as Alex Diel
The Rockford Files
as Thomas Diehl
Xena: Warrior Princess
as Atrius
Hawaii Five-O
as Koko Apaleka
Quincy, M.E.
as John Todd
Quincy, M.E.
as Gene Butler
St. Elsewhere
as Bob Lonnicker