Trivia

His favorite of all the movies he has worked on is Night of the Creeps (1986).

During his childhood, he was a huge fan of science fiction and horror films.

Has appeared with Adrienne Barbeau in four films: The Fog (1980), Escape from New York (1981), Creepshow (1982) and Two Evil Eyes (1990).

Currently lives in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. (2004)

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, Art Rooney.

Graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Has a Golden Retriever named Gus.

Member of Gamma Phi Fraternity.

Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1967.

His son E. Taylor Atkins graduated from Peters Township High School in Pennsylvania.