Personal Info
Birth date
1935-11-13 (89 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Also known as
Tommy Atkins
Tom Atkins
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Atkins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Filmography
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.565
Overview:
The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.T. J. Hooker
6.394
Overview:
Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Hooker is a tough-as-nails veteran police officer with the LCPD who turns his back on a gold badge and goes back to patrolling the streets and training recruits. Along with his young partners in blue, Hooker take on Lake City's toughest criminals.Xena: Warrior Princess
7.5
Overview:
Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied by her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to help those who are unable to defend themselves.The Equalizer
7.2
Overview:
Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.Quincy, M.E.
7.5
Overview:
Los Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.The Rockford Files
7.5
Overview:
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.2
Overview:
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an American anthology series that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1986, and on the USA Network from 1987 to 1989. The series is an updated re-imagining of the classic 1955 series Alfred Hitchcock Presents.M*A*S*H
7.911
Overview:
The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable.Lou Grant
7.25
Overview:
The trials of a former television station manager turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.Hawaii Five-O
7.097
Overview:
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".Homicide: Life on the Street
8.1
Overview:
An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.Walker, Texas Ranger
7
Overview:
Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retired after a knee injury, and now owns "C.D.'s," a Country/Western saloon/restaurant. Rookie Ranger, James "Jimmy" Trivette is an ex-football player who bases his crime-solving methods on reason and uses computers and cellular phones. Alex Cahill is the Assistant DA who shares a mutual attraction with Walker, but often disagrees with his unorthodox approach to law enforcement.Baretta
6.3
Overview:
Baretta is an American detective television series which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1978. The show was a milder version of a successful 1973–74 ABC series, Toma, starring Tony Musante as chameleon-like, real-life New Jersey police officer David Toma. While popular, Toma received intense criticism at the time for its realistic and frequent depiction of police and criminal violence. When Musante left the series after a single season, the concept was retooled as Baretta, with Robert Blake in the title role.St. Elsewhere
5.5
Overview:
St. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982 to May 25, 1988. The series starred Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd and William Daniels as teaching doctors at a lightly-regarded Boston hospital who gave interns a promising future in making critical medical and life decisions.City on a Hill
7.292
Overview:
In early 90s Boston, an African-American District Attorney comes in from Brooklyn advocating change and forms an unlikely alliance with a corrupt yet venerated FBI veteran invested in maintaining the status quo. Together they take on a family of armored car robbers from Charlestown in a case that grows to encompass and eventually upend Boston’s city-wide criminal justice system.Spenser: For Hire
6.7
Overview:
Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode.Rhoda
6.25
Overview:
Rhoda is an American television sitcom, starring Valerie Harper, which aired 109 episodes over five seasons, from 1974 to 1978. The show was a spin-off of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, in which Harper between the years 1970 and 1974 had played the role of Rhoda Morgenstern, a spunky, weight-conscious, flamboyantly fashioned Jewish neighbor and native New Yorker in the role of Mary Richards' best friend. After four seasons, Rhoda left Minneapolis and returned to her original hometown of New York City. The series is noted for breaking two television records, and was the winner of two Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards. Rhoda was filmed Friday evenings in front of a live studio audience at CBS Studio Center, Stage 14 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California.The Rookies
6.8
Overview:
The Rookies is an American crime drama series that aired on ABC from 1972 until 1976. It follows the exploits of three rookie police officers working in an unidentified city for the fictitious Southern California Police Department.Harry O
4.6
Overview:
After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego Police Department. To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house... The series starred David Janssen and was executive produced by Jerry Thorpe.Masquerade
5
Overview:
Masquerade is an American espionage television series that aired for a few months on ABC in the spring of 1983.Creepshow
7.46
Overview:
A young boy's horror comic book comes to life in this anthology series of terrifying tales.The Jury
7
Overview:
Set in New York City, the series brings the viewer into the jury room to watch the deliberators try to answer the many questions posed during a trial. As facts are exposed through flashbacks of testimony and crime footage, viewers will form their own opinions about the guilt or innocence of the defendant. Following each verdict, a final flashback will let viewers see the crime as it actually happened and reveal whether or not the jury made the right decision.Against the Law
6
Overview:
Against the Law is an American dramedy television series that aired on the Fox network from September 23, 1990 to April 5, 1991. Starring Michael O'Keefe and Suzzanne Douglas, the 17 hour-long episodes centered on the brash Boston lawyer, Simon MacHeath, who left his job at a prestigious law firm to start his own defense practice.Stingray
7.2
Overview:
Ray is an enigmatic adventurer with no traceable past who travels from place to place fighting crime and helping people in trouble. He refuses to be paid for his services; however, those seeking his assistance must promise him a favor.Fortune Hunter
5
Overview:
Fortune Hunter is an American weekly series show on Fox Network in 1994, starring Mark Frankel as the super-spy Carlton Dial. In the US, Fortune Hunter aired on Fox from 4 Sep 1994 to 2 Oct 1994. Of the 13 episodes produced, only five were presented to the North American audience. The decision to schedule the series immediately after football on Sundays was a factor in the dismissal of Sandy Grushow, president of Fox Entertainment, by chairman Rupert Murdoch. The show has aired in its entirety in other countries. It was well liked and generally received high ratings.The Mississippi
6
Overview:
The Mississippi was a television series which ran for 2 seasons from 1982 to 1984. The series consisted of 27 episodes, 1 pilot, 6 first season episodes and 17 episodes in the second season. The series was written by Aubrey Solomon and starred Ralph Waite, Linda Miller and Stan Shaw. Ralph Waite played Ben Walker, a successful criminal attorney who after retiring his law practice, sought a more simple life on the mighty Mississippi river as a simple stern-wheel river boat captain. But at every port he would stop at he'd find someone who needed a good attorney and he would end up defending them. His "crew" consisted of Stella McMullen and Lafe Tate, both of whom was more interested in helping people, fighting crime and becoming attorneys than running the tug. Filming occurred in several cities along the Mississippi River including Natchez, Mississippi, and Memphis, Tennessee.The Doctors
5.75
Overview:
The Doctors is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC Daytime from April 1, 1963, to December 31, 1982. There were 5280 episodes produced, with the 5000th episode airing in November 1981. The series was set in Hope Memorial Hospital in the fictional "Madison," located somewhere in New England.Serpico
5
Overview:
Serpico is a short-lived American crime drama series that aired on NBC between September 1976 and February 1977. The series was based on the book by Peter Maas and the 1973 film of the same name that starred Al Pacino in the title role. A television movie, Serpico: The Deadly Game, served as pilot and aired in April 1976.Acting
TBAThe Collected as Arkin’s father
2022In Search of Darkness: Part III as Self
2020In Search of Darkness: Part II as Self
2020Polybius as Sheriff Atkins
2019Trick as Talbott
2019Creepshow (1 Episode) as Frank (segment "Something Burrowed, Something Blue")
2019City on a Hill (2 Episodes) as Joe Congemi
2019In Search of Darkness as Self
2018Encounter as Professor Herbert Westlake
2015Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini as Self
2014Judy's Dead as Roy
2014Apocalypse Kiss as Captain John Vogle
2013Fantasm as Self
2012Stand Alone: The Making of Halloween III: Season of the Witch as Self
2011Drive Angry as Cap
2010The Chief as Art Rooney
2009Trapped as Detective Abbott
2009Amazing Racer as Captain Martin
2009My Bloody Valentine as Burke
2007Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' as Self
2006Halloween: 25 Years of Terror as Self
2004The Jury (1 Episode) as Boyd Kingman
2002Turn of Faith as Charlie Ryan
2001Law & Order: Criminal Intent (1 Episode) as Roy Monahan
2001Out of the Black as Eugene Carter
2000Bruiser as Det. McCleary
1999The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
1996Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story as Henry Hart
1996The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits... as Cmdr. Alex Diehl
1995Xena: Warrior Princess (1 Episode) as Atrius
1994Fortune Hunter (1 Episode) as Richard Bennet
1993Striking Distance as Sgt. Fred Hardy
1993Walker, Texas Ranger (1 Episode) as Wade
1993Sworn to Vengeance as Ed Barry
1993Homicide: Life on the Street (1 Episode) as Grenville Rollins
1992Bob Roberts as Dr. Caleb Mneck
1992What She Doesn't Know as Roy
1991Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann as Jamieson
1990Against the Law (1 Episode) as Walter Littlefield
1990Two Evil Eyes as Det. Grogan
1990Kojak: Flowers For Matty as Lt. Ian Conner
1989The Heist as Det. Leland
1989Dead Man Out as Berger
1988Maniac Cop as Frank McCrae
1988Lemon Sky as Douglas
1987The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine as Detective Frank Standish
1987A Stranger Waits as Sheriff Collier
1987Lethal Weapon as Michael Hunsaker
1986Night of the Creeps as Det. Ray Cameron
1986Blind Justice as Kramer
1985The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1 Episode) as Police Lieutenant
1985Spenser: For Hire (1 Episode) as Hatch
1985The Equalizer (1, 2 Episode) as Demonstrator, Detective Frank Standish
1985Stingray (1 Episode) as Donald Dixon
1985The New Kids as Col. John MacWilliams
1983Masquerade (1 Episode) as Agent John
1983Murder Me, Murder You as Jack Vance
1983The Mississippi (1 Episode) as Kenyon
1982Skeezer as Dr. Chanless
1982Creepshow as Stan (segments "Prologue" / "Epilogue") (uncredited)
1982St. Elsewhere (1 Episode) as Bob Lonnicker
1982Halloween III: Season of the Witch as Dr. Daniel 'Dan' Challis
1982T. J. Hooker (1 Episode) as Phil Parker / Tommy D'Amico
1982Desperate Lives as John Cameron
1981Escape from New York as Rehme
1980The Ninth Configuration as Sgt. Krebs
1980The Fog as Nick Castle
1980Power as Buck Buchanan
1980Skag as Dr. Moscone
1978A Death in Canaan as Lt. Bragdon
1977Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo as Buddy
1977Lou Grant (1, 1, 1 Episode) as Jim Bronsky, Dr Sorensen, Frank Dunning
1977Standing Room Only (1 Episode) as Craigin
1976Visions (1 Episode) as Robert Dayka
1976Quincy, M.E. (1, 1 Episode) as John Todd, Gene Butler
1976Special Delivery as Cop on Beat
1976Serpico: The Deadly Game as Lt. Tom Sullivan
1976Serpico (16 Episodes) as Lt. Tom Sullivan
1975Shell Game as Stoker Frye
1975Baretta (1 Episode) as Vic
1975Miles To Go Before I Sleep as O'Dell
1974The Rockford Files (7, 1 Episode) as Alex Diel, Thomas Diehl
1974Harry O (6 Episodes) as Sgt. Frank Cole
1974Rhoda (1 Episode) as Vic Rhodes
1974Get Christie Love! (1 Episode) as Peterson
1972M*A*S*H (1 Episode) as Major Weems
1972The Rookies (1 Episode) as Brad Gifford
1970Where’s Poppa? as Policeman in apartment
1970The Owl and the Pussycat as Kid in Car (uncredited)
1968Hawaii Five-O (1 Episode) as Koko Apaleka
1968One Life to Live (1 Episode) as Pike Buchanan
1968The Detective as Harmon
1963The Doctors (1 Episode) as Dylan Levein
1953Look up and Live (1 Episode) as Doctor