Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

Acting

Born November 13, 1935 (age 90)

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.

Filmography

In Search of Darkness: Part III
Movie
In Search of Darkness: Part III2022 · Self
In Search of Darkness: Part II
Movie
In Search of Darkness: Part II2020 · Self
Polybius
Movie
Polybius2020 · Sheriff Atkins
Trick
Movie
Trick2019 · Talbott
Creepshow
Series
Creepshow2019 · Frank (segment "Something Burrowed, Something Blue")
City on a Hill
Series
City on a Hill2019 · Joe Congemi
In Search of Darkness
Movie
In Search of Darkness2019 · Self
Encounter
★ 7.6Series
Encounter2018 · Professor Herbert Westlake
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
★ 7.3Movie
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini2015 · Self
Judy's Dead
Movie
Judy's Dead2014 · Roy
Apocalypse Kiss
Movie
Apocalypse Kiss2014 · Captain John Vogle
Fantasm
Movie
Fantasm2013 · Self
Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Movie
Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch2012 · Self
Drive Angry
Movie
Drive Angry2011 · Cap
The Chief
Movie
The Chief2010 · Art Rooney
Trapped
Movie
Trapped2009 · Detective Abbott
Amazing Racer
Movie
Amazing Racer2009 · Captain Martin
My Bloody Valentine
Movie
My Bloody Valentine2009 · Burke
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
Movie
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'2007 · Self
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Movie
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror2006 · Self
The Jury
Series
The Jury2004 · Boyd Kingman
Turn of Faith
Movie
Turn of Faith2002 · Charlie Ryan
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Series
Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001 · Roy Monahan
Out of the Black
Movie
Out of the Black2001 · Eugene Carter
Bruiser
Movie
Bruiser2000 · Det. McCleary
The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
Movie
The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads1999 · Cmdr. Alex Diehl
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
Movie
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story1996 · Henry Hart
The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...
Movie
The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...1996 · Cmdr. Alex Diehl
Xena: Warrior Princess
Series
Xena: Warrior Princess1995 · Atrius
Fortune Hunter
Series
Fortune Hunter1994 · Richard Bennet
Striking Distance
Movie
Striking Distance1993 · Uncle Fred
Walker, Texas Ranger
Series
Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · Wade
Sworn to Vengeance
Movie
Sworn to Vengeance1993 · Ed Barry
Homicide: Life on the Street
Series
Homicide: Life on the Street1993 · Grenville Rollins
Bob Roberts
Movie
Bob Roberts1992 · Dr. Caleb Mneck
What She Doesn't Know
Movie
What She Doesn't Know1992 · Roy
Ruyi
Series
Ruyi1991 · Jamieson
Against the Law
Series
Against the Law1990 · Walter Littlefield
Two Evil Eyes
Movie
Two Evil Eyes1990 · Det. Grogan
Kojak: Flowers For Matty
Movie
Kojak: Flowers For Matty1990 · Lt. Ian Conner
Lethal Weapon
Movie
Lethal Weapon1987
Mike Hammer
Series
Mike Hammer1984 · Jack Vance
Murder Me, Murder You
Movie
Murder Me, Murder You1983