Scott Atkinson was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Windtalkers, Dexter, and JAG. He was born on July 23, 1966, in Pennsylvania, USA, and passed away on February 26, 2021, in Palm Springs, California.
Personal and Family Life
Scott Atkinson graduated in 1988 from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was known for his close friendships, including a long-standing bond with co-star Cassandra Peterson, who shared the news of his passing. He is survived by his partner Tegan West, his mother Pearl, his sister Kelly, and his dog Sergeant.
Death and Legacy
Atkinson died on February 26, 2021, in Palm Springs, California, but the cause of death was not disclosed. His passing was publicly announced on Facebook by his friend, Cassandra Peterson, on March 3, 2021. He left a legacy as a talented performer with memorable roles in both films and television.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Windtalkers | 2002-06-14 | Camp Tarawa Staff Sergeant |
| Dexter | 2006-10-01 | Bob Hicks |
| JAG | 1995 | |
| Elvira’s Haunted Hills | 2002-10-31 | Dr. Bradley Bradley |
| The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green | 2005-04-29 | Chester Baer |
| Who Killed Buddy Blue? | 1995-11-01 | Eric Sanders |
| The Unknown Cyclist | 1998-10-10 | Lance |
| Mothers of the Bride | 2015-05-05 | Sebastian the Cake King |
| The Wrong House | 2016-12-26 | Mr. Aspinwall |
| Legal Deceit | 1997-11-18 | |
| Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk | 2017-05-10 | Terry |
| Kept Boy | 2017-02-04 | Producer Michael |
| Sacrifices of the Heart | 2007-01-10 | Young Thane |
| The Second Civil War | 1997-12-04 | Young Militia Man |
| Frasier | 1993-09-16 | Clive |
| Lie to Me | 2009-01-21 | Howard Taft |
| Bones | 2005-09-13 | Morgan Finley |
| 7th Heaven | 1996-08-26 | Baseball Scout |
| Crossing Jordan | 2001-09-24 | Tom |
| V.I.P. | 1998-09-26 | Charles Broder |
| Girlfriends | 2000-09-11 | Tom Borden |
| NCIS | 2003-09-23 | Kyle Ross |
| Commander in Chief | 2005-09-27 | Reporter Steve |
| The King of Queens | 1998-09-21 | Brett |
| Kirstie | 2013-12-04 | Male Guest |
| Columbo | 1971-09-15 | Tony |
| NYPD Blue | 1993-09-21 | Steve McClintock |
| The Bernie Mac Show | 2001-11-14 | Burt |
| Arrested Development | 2003-11-02 | Roger Danish |
| Desperate Housewives | 2004-10-03 | Policeman |
| The West Wing | 1999-09-22 | Staffer |
| Mad About You | 1992-09-23 | Doug the Handyman |