Tom Atkins

Movie Actor

Birthday November 13, 1935

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Pittsburgh, PA

Age 88 years old

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About

Actor who became known for his roles in horror films such as Night of the Creeps, Bruiser, Creepshow, and both John Carpenter's Halloween III and The Fog. He also appeared in The Ninth Configuration and Escape from New York.

Before Fame

He studied at Pittsburgh's Duquesne University and performed in Broadway plays before moving to Los Angeles to pursue opportunities in television and film.

Trivia

His debut film role was in the Frank Sinatra and Robert Duvall movie The Detective. He was cast in the 1968 box office hit as Officer Jack Harmon.

Family Life

He was married twice, to actress Garn Stephens and to Janice Atkins, and had one child.

Associated With

He co-starred with Mel Gibson in the popular 1987 film, Lethal Weapon.