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Tom Atkins

Tom Atkins

Actor·b. 1935·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

20 horror credits

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.

Actor20 films

In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III

Self

2022 3.8
In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II

Self

2020 3.7
Trick

Trick

Talbott

2019
In Search of Darkness

In Search of Darkness

Self

2019 4.0
Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Self

2012
Drive Angry

Drive Angry

Cap

2011 3.0
My Bloody Valentine

My Bloody Valentine

Burke

2009 3.0
Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'

Self

2007
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Self

2006
Bruiser

Bruiser

Det. McCleary

2000
Two Evil Eyes

Two Evil Eyes

Det. Grogan

1990
Maniac Cop

Maniac Cop

Frank McCrae

1988 2.0
Night of the Creeps

Night of the Creeps

Det. Ray Cameron

1986 4.5
The New Kids

The New Kids

Col. John MacWilliams

1985
Creepshow

Creepshow

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

1982 3.8
Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Dr. Daniel 'Dan' Challis

1982 3.3
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo

Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo

Buddy

1981
Escape from New York

Escape from New York

Rehme

1981 4.0
The Ninth Configuration

The Ninth Configuration

Sgt. Krebs

1980
The Fog

The Fog

Nick Castle

1980 3.7