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.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.He co-starred with Mel Gibson in the popular 1987 film, Lethal Weapon.
BEFORE FAMEHe studied at Pittsburgh's Duquesne University and performed in Broadway plays before moving to Los Angeles to pursue opportunities in television and film.
PERSONAL LIFEHe was married twice - to actress Garn Stephens and to Janice Atkins - and had one child.
Famous QuotesYou know, they just dont make big movie stars the way they used to, maybe because the system has changed, the studio system, but its sad to see people like Jimmy Stewart go, all the giants of the past.
Movie Actor Tom Atkins were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Topaz, the seaon was Fall in the Chinese year of Pig, it is 316 days until Tom Atkins next birthday.
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Jan. 02 1952