Tom Atkins
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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.
