Born 1935 (age 90) · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Appears in 94 titles

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

Lethal Weapon
7.3
Lethal Weapon
1987
as Michael Hunsaker
Escape from New York
7.0
Escape from New York
1981
as Rehme
Drive Angry
5.5
Drive Angry
2011
as Cap
The Fog
6.7
The Fog
1980
as Nick Castle
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
5.3
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
1982
as Dr. Daniel 'Dan' Challis
My Bloody Valentine
5.6
My Bloody Valentine
2009
as Burke
Creepshow
6.9
Creepshow
1982
as Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
Striking Distance
5.9
Striking Distance
1993
as Uncle Fred
Night of the Creeps
6.7
Night of the Creeps
1986
as Det. Ray Cameron
Maniac Cop
6.1
Maniac Cop
1988
as Frank McCrae
Two Evil Eyes
6.1
Two Evil Eyes
1990
as Det. Grogan
Bob Roberts
6.6
Bob Roberts
1992
as Dr. Caleb Mneck
The Ninth Configuration
6.4
The Ninth Configuration
1980
as Sgt. Krebs
Trick
5.8
Trick
2019
as Talbott
Bruiser
5.5
Bruiser
2000
as Det. McCleary
The New Kids
6.4
The New Kids
1985
as Col. John MacWilliams
In Search of Darkness
7.5
In Search of Darkness
2019
as Self
The Detective
5.9
The Detective
1968
as Harmon
Encounter
4.2
Encounter
2018
as Professor Herbert Westlake
The Owl and the Pussycat
6.2
The Owl and the Pussycat
1970
as Kid in Car (uncredited)