Personal life. In television, Atkins reprised his role of Commander Diehl for a series of Rockford Files movies during the 1990s.[5]. 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. They would divorce four years later. Atkins was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Dorothy E. (née Williams) and George C. [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). Tom Atkins has been married twice. Country music star Thomas Rhett’s wife, Lauren Gregory Akins, first crossed his path in the the first grade. 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. Country star Trace Adkins is now officially off the market. Tom Atkins was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. He was the star of A Musical Christmas Carol at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, portraying the character of Ebenezer Scrooge. Sure, Akins … It was the most fun film I've ever worked on. Performer: Tom Atkins [Ensemble] PlayRevival. 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. I think he wrote a terrific film that was kind of a big put-on of '50s horror. 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). The couple has been happily in a marital relationship for over three decades. It was a pure giggle from beginning to end. Mid-1970s ad for news anchors Tom Atkins, Carole Wilson and Steve Douglas. 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 … The luminous characters are beacons that guide the reader through a narrative as thrilling, expansive, and dangerous as the sea at night." 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. 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. 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. Tom attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and was a member of the Gamma Phi Fraternity. During his childhood, he was a huge fan of science fiction and horror films. In 1993, the firm won the Louisville Bar Association pro bono award for exemplary work on death penalty cases. In 1993 he took a role in Striking Distance (1993) alongside Bruce Willis, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Tom Sizemore. "[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. Sergeant - Replacement; PlayOriginal. Director: Austin Jennings | Stars: John Bloom, Diana Prince, Tom Atkins, Yuki Nakamura He appeared on Broadway in David Storey's The Changing Room, for which he received the 1973 Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Performer. He didn't like to do a lot of takes. Keep It In the Family (Sep 27, 1967 - Sep 30, 1967) Performer: Tom Atkins [Arthur] PlayComedyOriginal. He was born July 8, 195 Handsome, rugged, versatile and charismatic character actor Tom Atkins was born on November 13, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Leave a message of condolence. Outside of his film and television work, Atkins has had a long and distinguished stage career. 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 … 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. Born Dec. 24, 1933 to Thomas Edward Atkins, Jr. (“Country Atkins”) and Ruby Schuermann Atkins, Tom … 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). 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. His father worked in a Steel Mill in Pennsylvania and Atkins assumed that he would follow in his father's footsteps. Mel Gibson was lovely. Jimmy Garner is a very gracious guy, as he was then and he is still today. But then it's not like we were doing Shakespeare. Publicity Listings 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. 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". And I had great lines in that movie! | 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. His off-Broadway credits include "Vikings", "Long Days Journey Into Night", "Whistle in the Dark" and "Nobody Hears a Broken Drum". 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). Talking of his experience working on his first feature film – and with Sinatra – Atkins says: "It was great! 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). 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. He is also a familiar face to mainstream viewers, often playing police officers and tough authority figures. 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, … Joan Bumstead (4.29.20) - parishioner and wife of John Bumstead Atkins's career in acting began with his roles in various films like "The Detective" (1968), "Where's Poppa?" © Shelley Mays/The Tennessean Lauren Akins stands in her backyard in Nashville on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. I think he wrote a terrific film that was kind of a big put-on of 50s horror. 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). [2004]. He says: "I was in my 20s already when I got interested in acting and I liked it a lot. Adkins Spent Time in Political Writing & Real-Estate Investing. 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. 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. Born: 13-Nov-1935 Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States Executive summary: Sgt. Tom attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and was a member of the Gamma Phi Fraternity. Tom Atkins joined the JET Pinpoint Weather team of meteorologists in January 1995 as a weekend meteorologist and now anchors the weathercast on the … Official Sites. 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). I made a few other films in New York in the late 60's, early 70's. Tom served in the United States Army and retired after achieving the rank of Major. "The Lightkeeper's Wife is a beautiful, stirring novel full of captivating mystery and clear-eyed emotion. But I think, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. He got married to his long-time girlfriend, Victoria Pratt, on Saturday, Oct. 12 in New Orleans. March 28, 1932 - June 2, 2016. Well, I grew up in Pittsburgh. - IMDb Mini Biography By: 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. [8], Tom Atkins at the 2007 Monstermania convention. He also included them in his video for "Look What God Gave Her". His favorite of all the movies he has worked on is. Atkins was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Dorothy E. (née Williams) and George C. Atkins. Learn more about Lauren here! Also at the Public, he played the title role in Macbeth, opposite Jean Smart as Lady Macbeth and Keith Fowler as Macduff. Atkins and his wife separated in 1984. And that's the kind of actor I am. 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 Atkins, Tom, The Internet Movie Database, [accessed] 17 April 2011. His father worked in a Steel Mill in Pennsylvania and Atkins assumed that he would follow in his father's footsteps. No one has ever hired me to play a brain surgeon, though I have played a couple of docs. Akins is also parent to two children, country music singer Thomas Rhett, 29, and Kasey Lee Akins, 27, with his ex-wife, Paige Braswell. The director Fred Dekker was very young and very talented and he went on to do The Monster Squad afterwards. "[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. 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