He also included them in his video for "Look What God Gave Her". In television, Atkins reprised his role of Commander Diehl for a series of Rockford Files movies during the 1990s.[5]. Born Dec. 24, 1933 to Thomas Edward Atkins, Jr. (“Country Atkins”) and Ruby Schuermann Atkins, Tom … He tells Classic-Horror magazine "It was the most fun film I've ever worked on. Atkins made his film debut as a rookie police officer in the Frank Sinatra private eye-outing The Detective (1968); it was the first of many police officer roles he has played throughout the years. James Thomas Atkins, MD, (Tom), 94, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, 11:30 AM, at home with his wife at his side. Tom appeared in two films for director John Carpenter: he is very likable as Nick Castle in the spooky ghost film The Fog (1980) and solid as Rehme in the fantastic futuristic sci-fi/action cult film Escape from New York (1981). - IMDb Mini Biography By: The director Fred Dekker was very young and very talented and he went on to do Monster Squad afterwards. I think he wrote a terrific film that was kind of a big put-on of 50s horror. Tom Atkins (10.1.20) - son of Patricia Atkins Pat Barton (6.8.20) - sister of Lenni McCauley (John) Mr. Arthur H. Brown, Jr. (11.11.20) - parishioner, husband of Dorothy, father of Marty (Allison) and Peter (Pam), grandfather of Jones, Dorn, Ashley, McKain, Cecelia, and Mary Rutledge. His next role (this time a leading role) was the third instalment of the Halloween franchise, the Carpenter-produced Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982). He was very easy to work with. His first wife was actress Garn Stephens who was his costar in Halloween III: Season of the Witch. He is well known to movie goers for his role as Michael Hunsaker in the Richard Donner film Lethal Weapon (1987), which stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Gary Busey. He says: "I was in my 20s already when I got interested in acting and I liked it a lot. After his first divorce, he started dating Janis Lee Rodgers, and after a few years of relationship, they got married on March 15, 1986. Tom Atkins, Internet Movie Database, [accessed] April 14, 2011. He is survived by : his brother Jerry Dwain; his children, Jeanne, Tom Jr. (June Atkins) and Josephine "Josie" Atkins of Omaha, NE. He has acted on Broadway in the plays "The Changing Room" (Tom won a 1973 Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Performer), "Keep It in the Family" and "The Unknown Soldier and His Wife". Learn more about Lauren here! Tom attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and was a member of the Gamma Phi Fraternity. My father worked for J&L Steel. Well, I grew up in Pittsburgh. He appeared on Broadway in David Storey's The Changing Room, for which he received the 1973 Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Performer. Mel Gibson was lovely. [7], Atkins' first wife was actress Garn Stephens, who appeared in Halloween III: Season of the Witch. It was intimidating and frightening and scary but Frank was great. Atkins had a recurring part as Lt. Alex Diehl on the television series The Rockford Files (1974); he reprised this character in several spin-off made-for-TV movies. Atkins had a nice small role as a disapproving and overbearing father in the wrap-around segments of the immensely enjoyable fright feature anthology Creepshow (1982). |  And I had great lines in that movie! Atkins initially became an avid horror film fan in his childhood days; Howard Hawks' immortal classic The Thing from Another World (1951) made an especially strong impression on him as a kid. Outside of his film and television work, Atkins has had a long and distinguished stage career. He was on the edge of both scenes that I had with Danny Glover. During his childhood, he was a huge fan of science fiction and horror films. Atkins has appeared in numerous films including The Fog (1980), The Ninth Configuration (1980), Escape from New York (1981), Creepshow (1982), Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), Night of the Creeps (1986), Lethal Weapon (1987), Maniac Cop (1988), Two Evil Eyes (1990), Bob Roberts (1992), Striking Distance (1993), and Drive Angry (2011). Akins, the wife of Thomas Rhett, has written a book called "Live in Love." © Shelley Mays/The Tennessean Lauren Akins stands in her backyard in Nashville on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. Atkins initially became an avid horror film fan in his childhood days; Howard Hawks' immortal classic The Thing from Another World (1951) made an especially strong impression on him as a kid. Atkins's career in acting began with his roles in various films like "The Detective" (1968), "Where's Poppa?" Also at the Public, he played the title role in Macbeth, opposite Jean Smart as Lady Macbeth and Keith Fowler as Macduff. Tom Atkins was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Atkins died on June 27, 2008 from complications from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. On July 23, 2019, Rhett announced that he and his wife were expecting their third daughter, … He made for a touchingly flawed hero as Dr. Daniel Challis in the unjustly maligned Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982).Tom gave a smack dead-on-the-money terrific performance as weary, cynical and suicidal Detective Ray Cameron in the delightful Night of the Creeps (1986) (this movie is Tom's personal favorite among all the horror films he has acted in). And that's the kind of actor I am. We were a blue collar family. March 28, 1932 - June 2, 2016. [2] He initially had no desire to be an actor. Read all about Tom Atkins with TVGuide.com's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TVGuide.com Atkins initially became an avid horror film fan in his childhood days; Howard Hawks' immortal classic The Thing from Another World (1951) made an especially strong impression on him as a kid. Talking of his experience working on his first feature film – and with Sinatra – Atkins says: "It was great! Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1967. He then enlisted in the United States Navyand "noticed that the officers lived great, but that was only bec… When we open the door to trick-or-treats we usually try to wear those clear, translucent masks. He shares a child, a son Taylor Atkins with his second wife, Rodgers. Atkins and his wife separated in 1984. "[3], Atkins has continued to act in both the thriller and police procedural genre. I've played a lot of cops and a few bad guys. He was born July 8, 195 He appeared in two films directed by John Carpenter: the 1980 ghost story The Fog and the 1981 science fiction thriller Escape from New York. Handsome, rugged, versatile and charismatic character actor Tom Atkins was born on November 13, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. But if you take a look at Trace's Instagram, you'll notice that another familiar face was present for the ceremony. Performer: Tom Atkins [Ensemble] PlayRevival. In 2009, he had a supporting role as a retired sheriff in the remake My Bloody Valentine 3D[6] and co-starred with Nicolas Cage in Todd Farmer's Drive Angry, in 2011; both films are directed by Patrick Lussier. Country star Trace Adkins is now officially off the market. Tom Atkins: My wife and I have baskets of candy to hand out to the kids and the house is all lit up and I have big silhouettes in the windows of a witch, Wolfman, and Frankenstein. I think he wrote a terrific film that was kind of a big put-on of '50s horror. He was once again excellent as the similarly burnt-out Lt. Frank McCrae in the fine Maniac Cop (1988) and impressive as the guilt-ridden heroin smuggler Michael Hunsaker in the exciting blockbuster Lethal Weapon (1987). Atkins is a frequent player in shows in the Pittsburgh theatre scene, most famously in the one-man show The Chief at Pittsburgh Public Theater, in which he depicted the late founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Art Rooney. Fallows, Tom, Tom Atkins Interview (Night of the Creeps), Classic-Horror Web Zine 14 October 2009. Atkins was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Dorothy E. (née Williams) and George C. 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James Thomas Atkins, MD, (Tom), 94, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, 11:30 AM, at home with his wife at his side.A Memorial and Celebration of Life service will be held In 1991, Tom and his wife Linda founded the Louisville law firm of Atkins & Atkins. woodyanders, Other Works In 1993 he took a role in Striking Distance (1993) alongside Bruce Willis, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Tom Sizemore. They would divorce four years later. Handsome, rugged, versatile and charismatic character actor Tom Atkins was born on November 13, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. TOM ATKINS as The Chief – (My Bloody Valentine, Lethal Weapon) IMDB Handsome, rugged, versatile and charismatic character actor Tom Atkins was born on November 13, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joe S. Wagner July 8, 1953 - Jan. 8, 2021 MERRILLVILLE, IN - Joe S. Wagner, age 67, of Merrillville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday, January 8, 2021. [5], He portrayed Detective Ray Cameron in the 1986 cult horror film Night of the Creeps, a role Atkins calls his very favorite. Graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is also a familiar face to mainstream viewers, often playing police officers and tough authority figures. He got married to his long-time girlfriend, Victoria Pratt, on Saturday, Oct. 12 in New Orleans. It was a pure giggle from beginning to end. Tom Atkins has been married twice. Founded in 1925 by Tom’s grandparents, T. E. Atkins, Sr and his wife, Elsie, the company would grow and thrive to later to become known as Atkins Building Services and Products, Inc. Tom led a long and influential life in Columbia and Boone County and was considered a pillar of this community. Atkins. "[3], Atkins began his career in stage plays both on-and-off Broadway, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. Aikens married business partner Laura Vänninen in 1997, but the marriage broke down in 2004, a year after they opened their first Chelsea restaurant Tom Aikens.In June 2007, he married publicist and former chef Amber Nuttall, third daughter of … Mid-1970s ad for news anchors Tom Atkins, Carole Wilson and Steve Douglas. Leave a message of condolence. Tom Atkins (born November 13, 1935) is an American character actor. Among the television series Tom has done guest spots on are Oz (1997), Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), The Equalizer (1985), Spenser: For Hire (1985), The Fall Guy (1981), Lou Grant (1977), Baretta (1975) and M*A*S*H (1972). WATCHUNG – Tom Atkins, the former Municipal Manager of Scotch Plains, has come out of retirement to accept a part-time position as Administrator in Watchung. Tom Atkins resides in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Keep It In the Family (Sep 27, 1967 - Sep 30, 1967) Performer: Tom Atkins [Arthur] PlayComedyOriginal. His off-Broadway credits include "Vikings", "Long Days Journey Into Night", "Whistle in the Dark" and "Nobody Hears a Broken Drum". Tom Atkins: We met at that screening, and I went with my wife from California, which we're no longer together, and a friend of hers, they kept leaning over and … It was the most fun film I've ever worked on. Atkins was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Dorothy E. (née Williams) and George C. Atkins. "The Lightkeeper's Wife is a beautiful, stirring novel full of captivating mystery and clear-eyed emotion. He then enlisted in the United States Navy and "noticed that the officers lived great, but that was only because they had gone to college,"[3] He initially had no desire to be an actor. He was the star of A Musical Christmas Carol at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, portraying the character of Ebenezer Scrooge. Publicity Listings His father worked in a Steel Mill in Pennsylvania and Atkins assumed that he would follow in his father's footsteps. Sergeant - Replacement; PlayOriginal. During his childhood, Atkins was a fan of horror and science fiction, one of his best loved films being the Howard Hawks classic The Thing from Another World. But then it's not like we were doing Shakespeare. It was a pure giggle from beginning to end. [4], He completed further work with George A. Romero, appearing in three of the director's projects: the anthology Creepshow (1982), written by Stephen King; the anthology Two Evil Eyes (1990), based on tales by Edgar Allan Poe; and Bruiser (2000). The couple has been happily in a marital relationship for over three decades. [8], Tom Atkins at the 2007 Monstermania convention. |  Jimmy Garner is a very gracious guy, as he was then and he is still today. [2004]. Joe Bob singles out directors who should be forced to apologize for making terrible big-budgeted films. Handsome, rugged, versatile and charismatic character actor Tom Atkins was born on November 13, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. and so, after leaving the Navy, Atkins signed up for college where he met a girl who was involved in a theatre group. The Unknown Soldier and His Wife (Jul 06, 1967 - Nov 12, 1967) Performer: Tom Atkins. The director Fred Dekker was very young and very talented and he went on to do The Monster Squad afterwards. Tom served in the United States Army and retired after achieving the rank of Major. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Shonda; parents, Thomas and Virginia Atkins; children, Emily, T.J., and Lacy; sister, Kate Dyson and many treasured family members and friends. Tom Atkins: Yeah. Tom Atkins, in his suit and ready for work, enjoys some time with his daughter, Mindy Atkins Wickersham, in the early 1970s at their home. Tom Adkins is caught … Tom is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda Holman Atkins, his daughter Mindy Atkins Wickersham and husband Andy Wickersham of Kansas City, his son Scott Atkins and wife Fran Mehrle Atkins of Columbia, and grandchildren, Thomas I (“TI”) Atkins and wife Avery, Andrew F. (“Drew”) Atkins, Paul M. Atkins, Jake A. Wickersham, Chloe Rose Wickersham, niece Meredith Meyers, and nephew, … Personal life. Atkins, Tom, The Internet Movie Database, [accessed] 17 April 2011. I made a few other films in New York in the late 60's, early 70's. Following the couple's divorce, he married Janis Lee Rodgers on March 15, 1986, with whom he has one child, Taylor. [3] His first movie role was in The Detective, which starred Frank Sinatra. Most Promising Performer. No one has ever hired me to play a brain surgeon, though I have played a couple of docs. Drama Desk Award. Joan Bumstead (4.29.20) - parishioner and wife of John Bumstead He didn't like to do a lot of takes. What you see is what you get. There are no details about Atkins' first marriage and divorce. Thomas “Tom” Melvin Atkins Sr. was born August 3, 1946, and entered into his eternal home with his Savior on January 13, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village in Hastings, Is a frequent player in shows at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, most famously in the one-man show "The Chief", in which he depicts the late founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Currently lives in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He is primarily known for his work in the horror and thriller film genres, having worked with writers and directors such as Shane Black, William Peter Blatty, John Carpenter, Fred Dekker, Richard Donner, Stephen King, and George A. Romero. Tom attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and was a member of the Gamma Phi Fraternity. He then hosts Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989), reads more fan theories about Michael Meyers, and receives an irate phone call from Tom Atkins. Akins is also parent to two children, country music singer Thomas Rhett, 29, and Kasey Lee Akins, 27, with his ex-wife, Paige Braswell. Tom Atkins. A Memorial and Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 11 AM at St Margaret's Episcopal Church, 114 N … But I think, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Adkins Spent Time in Political Writing & Real-Estate Investing. "[3], After many appearances in TV series and movies, including notably as Lt. Alex Diel, a disagreeable police officer who in seasons 1 and 2 of The Rockford Files dislikes the titular character portrayed by James Garner, Atkins began working within the horror and science fiction genres. The luminous characters are beacons that guide the reader through a narrative as thrilling, expansive, and dangerous as the sea at night." Rhett mentions his wife and daughters in his song "Life Changes" and they appear in the music video with him. Thomas Rhett's wife, Lauren Akins, has had his attention since they were both just kids in school together. Official Sites. Tom Atkins joined the JET Pinpoint Weather team of meteorologists in January 1995 as a weekend meteorologist and now anchors the weathercast on the … Tom frequently acts in plays held at the Pittsburgh Public Theater; he has garnered plenty of accolades for his outstanding portrayal of Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney in the acclaimed one-man show "The Chief". His favorite of all the movies he has worked on is. Director: Austin Jennings | Stars: John Bloom, Diana Prince, Tom Atkins, Yuki Nakamura [1] During his childhood, Atkins was a fan of horror and science fiction, one of his best loved films being the Howard Hawks classic The Thing from Another World. In 1993, the firm won the Louisville Bar Association pro bono award for exemplary work on death penalty cases. Frank Cole on Harry O Father: George C. Atkins Mother: Dorothy E. Williams Wife: Garn Stephens Wife: Janis Lee Rodgers (m. 15-Mar-1986, one child) University: Duquesne University Gamma Phi Fraternity Sure, Akins … You know, they just don't make big movie stars the way they used to, maybe because the system has changed, the studio system, but it's sad to see people like Jimmy Stewart go, all the giants of the past. Country music star Thomas Rhett’s wife, Lauren Gregory Akins, first crossed his path in the the first grade. 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