3 quotes by Tom Atkins (1935-), American (Actor)

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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.

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Mel Gibson was lovely. He was on the edge of both scenes that I had with Danny Glover.

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Jimmy Garner is a very gracious guy, as he was then and he is still today.

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Tom Atkins

Born: November 13, 1935
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor

Biography

Tom Atkins is an American character actor. He is perhaps best 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 is also a familiar face to mainstream viewers, often playing police officers and tough authority figures and was best known for his role as Lt. Alex Diel in The Rockford Files (1974-1977).

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