Tom Atkins
Known for
Tom Atkins is a screen veteran of the old school who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Lethal Weapon' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. Viewers may also know him from 'Escape from New York'. Roughly 61 titles carry his name.
Tom Atkins
31 Movies
30 Series
Tom Atkins is a screen veteran of the old school who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Lethal Weapon' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. Viewers may also know him from 'Escape from New York'. Roughly 61 titles carry his name.
Movies
Plays Michael Hunsaker
Lethal Weapon
1987
Plays Nick Castle
The Fog
1980
Plays Rehme
Escape from New York
1981
Plays Det. McCleary
Bruiser
2000
Plays Daniel Challis
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
1982
Plays Cap
Drive Angry
2011
Plays Burke
My Bloody Valentine
2009
Plays Uncle Fred
Striking Distance
1993
Plays Det. Ray Cameron
Night of the Creeps
1986
Plays Talbott
Trick
2019
Plays Det. Grogan
Two Evil Eyes
1990
Plays Sgt. Krebs
The Ninth Configuration
1980
Plays Frank McCrae
Maniac Cop
1988
Plays Captain Martin
Amazing Racer
2009
Plays Professor Herbert Westlake
Encounter
2018
Plays Policeman in apartment
Where’s Poppa?
1970
Plays Arkin’s father
The Collected
Plays Dr. Caleb Mneck
Bob Roberts
1992
Plays Harmon
The Detective
1968
Plays Col. John MacWilliams
The New Kids
1985
Plays Roy
What She Doesn't Know
1992
Plays Captain John Vogle
Apocalypse Kiss
2014
Plays Douglas
Lemon Sky
1988
Plays Charlie Ryan
Turn of Faith
2002
TV Shows
Plays Tom Sullivan
Serpico
1976
Plays Alex Diel
The Rockford Files
1974
Plays Sgt. Frank Cole
Harry O
1974
Plays Jim Bronsky
Lou Grant
1977
Plays Demonstrator
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Buck Buchanan
Power
1980
Plays Joe Congemi
City on a Hill
2019
Plays John Todd
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Plays Kenyon
The Mississippi
1983
Plays Richard Bennet
Fortune Hunter
1994
Plays Walter Littlefield
Against the Law
1990
Plays Peterson
Get Christie Love!
1974
Plays Vic Rhodes
Rhoda
1974
Plays Donald Dixon
Stingray
1985
Plays Boyd Kingman
The Jury
2004
Plays Major Weems
M*A*S*H
1972
Plays Brad Gifford
The Rookies
1972
Plays Hatch
Spenser: For Hire
1985
Plays Koko Apaleka
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Wade
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Atrius
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
Plays Grenville Rollins
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Frank (segment "Something Burrowed, Something Blue")
Creepshow
2019
Plays Roy Monahan
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Agent John
Masquerade
1983
Plays Vic
Baretta
1975
Plays Bob Lonnicker
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Police Lieutenant
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Plays Phil Parker / Tommy D'Amico
T. J. Hooker
1982
Plays Douglas
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
In Search of Darkness: Part III
Full Filmography
Polybius
Sheriff Atkins
2020
Film
Trick
Talbott
2019
Film
Creepshow
Frank (segment "Something Burrowed, Something Blue") · 1 episode
2019–
TV
City on a Hill
Joe Congemi · 2 episodes
2019–
TV
Encounter
Professor Herbert Westlake
2018
Film
Judy's Dead
Roy
2014
Film
Apocalypse Kiss
Captain John Vogle
2014
Film
Drive Angry
Cap
2011
Film
The Chief
Art Rooney
2010
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tom Atkins and where are they from?
Tom Atkins is 90 years old, born on November 13, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Tom Atkins?
Tom Atkins is best known for roles in Lethal Weapon, Escape from New York, Drive Angry.
How many movies has Tom Atkins been in?
Over a 58-year career (since 1968), Tom Atkins has appeared in 31 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Tom Atkins's first movie?
The career of Tom Atkins began with The Detective (1968).
What is Tom Atkins's most recent movie or series?
Tom Atkins's most recent release is In Search of Darkness: Part III, which premiered on November 25, 2022.
What TV shows has Tom Atkins appeared in?
On television, Tom Atkins has appeared in Xena: Warrior Princess, M*A*S*H, Walker, Texas Ranger, Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Tom Atkins
1935-11-13 · 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.