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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Lethal Weapon

As Michael Hunsaker

The Fog

As Nick Castle

Escape from New York

As Rehme

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

As Daniel Challis

Night of the Creeps

As Det. Ray Cameron

Trick

As Talbott

Striking Distance

As Uncle Fred

Creepshow

As Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)

Related people

Collaborators & neighbours

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  John Carpenter

  Shared 4 credits

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  Dean Cundey

  Shared 4 credits

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  Jamie Lee Curtis

  Shared 3 credits

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  Adrienne Barbeau

  Shared 3 credits

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  Debra Hill

  Shared 3 credits

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  Hal Holbrook

  Shared 2 credits

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  Nancy Kyes

  Shared 2 credits

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  Nick Castle

  Shared 2 credits

Acted

Trick

2019 · Talbott

In Search of Darkness

2019 · Self

Encounter

2018 · Professor Herbert Westlake

Amazing Racer

2009 · Captain Martin

Striking Distance

1993 · Uncle Fred

Lethal Weapon

1987 · Michael Hunsaker

Night of the Creeps

1986 · Det. Ray Cameron

The New Kids

1985 · Col. John MacWilliams

Creepshow

1982 · Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

1982 · Daniel Challis

Escape from New York

1981 · Rehme

The Ninth Configuration

1980 · Sgt. Krebs

The Fog

1980 · Nick Castle

Serpico: The Deadly Game

1976 · Lt. Tom Sullivan

The Detective

1968 · Harmon