Tom Atkins

Actor

Born November 13, 1935 in 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.

Acting

Polybius
Film, 2020
as Sheriff Atkins
Trick
Film, 2019
as Talbott
Creepshow
TV series, 2019
as Frank (segment "Something Burrowed, Something Blue")
City on a Hill
TV series, 2019
as Joe Congemi
Encounter
Film, 2018
as Professor Herbert Westlake
Judy's Dead
Film, 2014
as Roy
Apocalypse Kiss
Film, 2014
as Captain John Vogle
Drive Angry
Film, 2011
as Cap
The Chief
Film, 2010
as Art Rooney
Trapped
Film, 2009
as Detective Abbott
Amazing Racer
Film, 2009
as Captain Martin
My Bloody Valentine
Film, 2009
as Burke
The Jury
TV series, 2004
as Boyd Kingman
Turn of Faith
Film, 2002
as Charlie Ryan
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TV series, 2001
as Roy Monahan
Out of the Black
Film, 2001
as Eugene Carter
Bruiser
Film, 2000
as Det. McCleary
The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
Film, 1999
as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
Film, 1996
as Henry Hart
The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...
Film, 1996
as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
Xena: Warrior Princess
TV series, 1995
as Atrius
Fortune Hunter
TV series, 1994
as Richard Bennet
Striking Distance
Film, 1993
as Uncle Fred
Walker, Texas Ranger
TV series, 1993
as Wade
Sworn to Vengeance
Film, 1993
as Ed Barry
Homicide: Life on the Street
TV series, 1993
as Grenville Rollins
Bob Roberts
Film, 1992
as Dr. Caleb Mneck
What She Doesn't Know
Film, 1992
as Roy
Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann
Film, 1991
as Jamieson
Against the Law
TV series, 1990
as Walter Littlefield