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.

Their titles like Lethal Weapon, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, and The Fog - their biggest roles first.
Last updated: June 14, 2026

33 titles
Community avg: 7.50 /10
  • 1
    1
    Lethal Weapon
    1987March 1987 by Richard Donner
    Action, Thriller, Crime
    Action, Thriller, Crime
    8.22 Excellent+
  • 2
    2
    Halloween III: Season of the Witch
    1982October 1982 by Tommy Lee Wallace
    Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
    Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
    6.24 Decent+
  • 3
    3
    The Fog
    1980February 1980 by John Carpenter
    Horror
    Horror
    7.68 Excellent--
  • 4
    4
    Escape from New York
    1981May 1981 by John Carpenter
    Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
    Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
    7.97 Excellent
  • 5
    5
    Drive Angry
    2011February 2011 by Patrick Lussier
    Fantasy, Thriller, Action
    Fantasy, Thriller, Action
    6.54 Good--
  • 6
    6
    My Bloody Valentine
    2009January 2009 by Patrick Lussier
    Horror, Thriller
    Horror, Thriller
    6.60 Good--
  • 7
    7
    Maniac Cop
    1988May 1988 by William Lustig
    Action, Horror, Mystery
    Action, Horror, Mystery
    7.12 Good+
  • 8
    8
    Striking Distance
    1993September 1993 by Rowdy Herrington
    Crime, Action, Mystery
    Crime, Action, Mystery
    6.92 Good
  • 9
    9
    Night of the Creeps
    1986August 1986 by Fred Dekker
    Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction
    Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction
    7.74 Excellent-
  • 10
    10
    Creepshow
    1982November 1982 by George A. Romero
    Horror, Comedy
    Horror, Comedy
    7.83 Excellent-
  • 11
    11
    Trick
    2019October 2019 by Patrick Lussier
    Horror, Thriller
    Horror, Thriller
    6.98 Good
  • 12
    12
    In Search of Darkness
    2019May 2019 by David A. Weiner
    Documentary, Horror
    Documentary, Horror
    8.25 Excellent+
  • 13
    13
    Two Evil Eyes
    1990January 1990 by George A. Romero
    Horror
    Horror
    7.18 Good+
  • 14
    14
    Bruiser
    2000February 2000 by George A. Romero
    Thriller, Horror, Mystery
    Thriller, Horror, Mystery
    6.84 Good-
  • 15
    15
    The Ninth Configuration
    1980February 1980 by William Peter Blatty
    Drama, Thriller, Comedy
    Drama, Thriller, Comedy
    7.46 Good++
  • 16
    16
    Bob Roberts
    1992September 1992 by Tim Robbins
    Comedy, Drama
    Comedy, Drama
    7.53 Excellent--
  • 17
    17
    In Search of Darkness: Part II
    2020October 2020 by David A. Weiner
    Documentary, Horror
    Documentary, Horror
    8.24 Excellent+
  • 18
    18
    The New Kids
    1985January 1985 by Sean S. Cunningham
    Drama, Crime, Horror
    Drama, Crime, Horror
    7.51 Excellent--
  • 19
    19
    In Search of Darkness: Part III
    2022November 2022 by David A. Weiner
    Documentary, Horror
    Documentary, Horror
    8.05 Excellent
  • 20
    20
    Encounter
    2018December 2018 by Paul Salamoff
    Science Fiction, Drama
    Science Fiction, Drama
    6.34 Decent++
  • 21
    21
    The Detective
    1968May 1968 by Gordon Douglas
    Crime, Mystery, Drama
    Crime, Mystery, Drama
    7.26 Good+
  • 22
    22
    The Owl and the Pussycat
    1970November 1970 by Herbert Ross
    Comedy, Romance
    Comedy, Romance
    7.47 Good++
  • 23
    23
    Where’s Poppa?
    1970November 1970 by Carl Reiner
    Comedy
    Comedy
    7.46 Good++
  • 24
    24
    The Heist
    1989September 1989 by Stuart Orme
    Action, Thriller
    Action, Thriller
    7.28 Good+
  • 25
    25
    Lemon Sky
    1988February 1988 by Jan Egleson
    Drama
    Drama
    7.97 Excellent
  • 26
    26
    Amazing Racer
    2009April 2009 by Frank E. Johnson
    Family
    Family
    7.57 Excellent--
  • 27
    27
    Special Delivery
    1976July 1976 by Paul Wendkos
    Action, Comedy, Crime
    Action, Comedy, Crime
    7.58 Excellent--
  • 28
    28
    Murder Me, Murder You
    1983April 1983 by Gary Nelson
    Crime, Mystery
    Crime, Mystery
    7.89 Excellent-
  • 29
    29
    Serpico
    1976–1977
    Crime, Drama
    Crime, Drama
    Needs more reviews
  • 30
    30
    Desperate Lives
    1982March 1982 by Robert Michael Lewis
    Drama
    Drama
    Needs more reviews
  • 31
    31
    Skeezer
    1982December 1982 by Peter H. Hunt
    Drama
    Drama
    Needs more reviews
  • 32
    32
    Blind Justice
    1986March 1986 by Rod Holcomb
    Drama
    Drama
    Needs more reviews
  • 33
    33
    Skag
    1980January 1980 by Frank Perry
    Drama
    Drama
    Needs more reviews