Tom Atkins

November 13, 1935 (age 90) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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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.

His titles like Lethal Weapon, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, and The Fog - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 20, 2026

Watched: 0/48
Weighted avg: 6.09 /10
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    Lethal Weapon
    1987March 1987 by Richard Donner
    Supporting as Michael Hunsaker
    Supporting as Michael Hunsaker
    6.91 Good+
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    Halloween III: Season of the Witch
    1982October 1982 by Tommy Lee Wallace
    Lead role as Daniel Challis
    Lead role as Daniel Challis
    4.73 Mediocre+
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    3
    The Fog
    1980February 1980 by John Carpenter
    Starring as Nick Castle
    Starring as Nick Castle
    6.29 Good--
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    4
    Escape from New York
    1981May 1981 by John Carpenter
    Minor role as Rehme
    Minor role as Rehme
    6.63 Good
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    5
    Drive Angry
    2011February 2011 by Patrick Lussier
    Supporting as Cap
    Supporting as Cap
    5.04 Okay--
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    6
    My Bloody Valentine
    2009January 2009 by Patrick Lussier
    Supporting as Burke
    Supporting as Burke
    5.08 Okay--
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    7
    Maniac Cop
    1988May 1988 by William Lustig
    Lead role as Frank McCrae
    Lead role as Frank McCrae
    5.65 Okay
  • 8
    8
    Striking Distance
    1993September 1993 by Rowdy Herrington
    Minor role as Uncle Fred
    Minor role as Uncle Fred
    5.45 Okay
  • 9
    9
    Night of the Creeps
    1986August 1986 by Fred Dekker
    Supporting as Det. Ray Cameron
    Supporting as Det. Ray Cameron
    6.30 Good--
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    10
    Creepshow
    1982November 1982 by George A. Romero
    Minor role as Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
    Minor role as Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
    6.45 Good-
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    Trick
    2019October 2019 by Patrick Lussier
    Starring as Talbott
    Starring as Talbott
    5.46 Okay
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    12
    In Search of Darkness
    2019May 2019 by David A. Weiner
    Lead role as Self
    Lead role as Self
    6.74 Good
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    Two Evil Eyes
    1990January 1990 by George A. Romero
    Minor role as Det. Grogan
    Minor role as Det. Grogan
    5.69 Okay+
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    Bruiser
    2000February 2000 by George A. Romero
    Supporting as Det. McCleary
    Supporting as Det. McCleary
    5.27 Okay-
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    The Ninth Configuration
    1980February 1980 by William Peter Blatty
    Minor role as Sgt. Krebs
    Minor role as Sgt. Krebs
    5.98 Okay++
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    Bob Roberts
    1992September 1992 by Tim Robbins
    Minor role as Dr. Caleb Mneck
    Minor role as Dr. Caleb Mneck
    6.09 Okay++
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    In Search of Darkness: Part II
    2020October 2020 by David A. Weiner
    Starring as Self
    Starring as Self
    6.67 Good
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    The New Kids
    1985January 1985 by Sean S. Cunningham
    Minor role as Col. John MacWilliams
    Minor role as Col. John MacWilliams
    5.97 Okay++
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    In Search of Darkness: Part III
    2022November 2022 by David A. Weiner
    Lead role as Self
    Lead role as Self
    6.38 Good-
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    Encounter
    2018December 2018 by Paul Salamoff
    Minor role as Professor Herbert Westlake
    Minor role as Professor Herbert Westlake
    4.57 Mediocre+
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    21
    The Detective
    1968May 1968 by Gordon Douglas
    Minor role as Harmon
    Minor role as Harmon
    5.66 Okay
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    The Owl and the Pussycat
    1970November 1970 by Herbert Ross
    Minor role as Kid in Car (uncredited)
    Minor role as Kid in Car (uncredited)
    5.85 Okay+
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    Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'
    2007October 2007 by Michael Felsher
    Lead role as Self
    Lead role as Self
    5.94 Okay++
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    Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
    2006July 2006 by Stefan Hutchinson
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    6.23 Good--
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    Where’s Poppa?
    1970November 1970 by Carl Reiner
    Minor role as Policeman in apartment
    Minor role as Policeman in apartment
    5.78 Okay+
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    Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
    1977December 1977 by Stuart Hagmann
    Supporting as Buddy
    Supporting as Buddy
    5.39 Okay-
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    27
    The Heist
    1989September 1989 by Stuart Orme
    Supporting as Det. Leland
    Supporting as Det. Leland
    5.50 Okay
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    Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
    2015October 2015 by Jason Baker
    Minor role as Self
    Minor role as Self
    6.06 Okay++
  • 29
    29
    Lemon Sky
    1988February 1988 by Jan Egleson
    Starring as Douglas
    Starring as Douglas
    Needs more reviews
  • 30
    30
    Amazing Racer
    2009April 2009 by Frank E. Johnson
    Minor role as Captain Martin
    Minor role as Captain Martin
    5.81 Okay+
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    Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann
    1991May 1991 by Charles Correll
    Supporting as Jamieson
    Supporting as Jamieson
    5.81 Okay+
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    32
    Dead Man Out
    1989March 1989 by Richard Pearce
    Starring as Berger
    Starring as Berger
    Needs more reviews
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    Special Delivery
    1976July 1976 by Paul Wendkos
    Minor role as Cop on Beat
    Minor role as Cop on Beat
    5.79 Okay+
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    The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits...
    1996January 1996 by Jeannot Szwarc
    Supporting as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
    Supporting as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
    Needs more reviews
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    Murder Me, Murder You
    1983April 1983 by Gary Nelson
    Supporting as Jack Vance
    Supporting as Jack Vance
    Needs more reviews
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    Turn of Faith
    2002June 2002 by Charles Jarrott
    Supporting as Charlie Ryan
    Supporting as Charlie Ryan
    Needs more reviews
  • 37
    37
    Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
    1996November 1996 by Jan Egleson
    Supporting as Henry Hart
    Supporting as Henry Hart
    Needs more reviews
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    The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
    1999April 1999 by Stuart Margolin
    Supporting as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
    Supporting as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
    Needs more reviews
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    A Death in Canaan
    1978March 1978 by Tony Richardson
    Starring as Lt. Bragdon
    Starring as Lt. Bragdon
    Needs more reviews
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    Apocalypse Kiss
    2014January 2014 by Christian Grillo
    Supporting as Captain John Vogle
    Supporting as Captain John Vogle
    Needs more reviews
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    Kojak: Flowers For Matty
    1990January 1990 by Paul Krasny
    Supporting as Lt. Ian Conner
    Supporting as Lt. Ian Conner
    Needs more reviews
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    Sworn to Vengeance
    1993March 1993 by Peter H. Hunt
    Supporting as Ed Barry
    Supporting as Ed Barry
    Needs more reviews
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    Serpico
    1976–1977
    Starring as Tom Sullivan
    Starring as Tom Sullivan
    Needs more reviews
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    44
    Miles To Go Before I Sleep
    1975January 1975 by Fielder Cook
    Supporting as O'Dell
    Supporting as O'Dell
    Needs more reviews
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    The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine
    1987September 1987 by Alan Metzger
    Supporting as Detective Frank Standish
    Supporting as Detective Frank Standish
    Needs more reviews
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    What She Doesn't Know
    1992February 1992 by Kevin James Dobson
    Minor role as Roy
    Minor role as Roy
    Needs more reviews
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    Shell Game
    1975May 1975 by Glenn Jordan
    Minor role as Stoker Frye
    Minor role as Stoker Frye
    Needs more reviews
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    48
    Power
    1980
    Supporting as Buck Buchanan
    Supporting as Buck Buchanan
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Adrienne Barbeau 6 titles
Tom Savini 5 titles
Danny Glover 2 titles
James Garner 2 titles
Stacy Keach 2 titles
Bruce Campbell 1 title
Kevin Bacon 1 title
Esai Morales 1 title
Welker White 1 title