James Garner James Garner James Garner (born James Scott Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor, producer, and voice artist. He starred in several television series over more than five decades, including such popular roles as Bret Maverick in the 1950s western series "Maverick" and Jim Rockford in "The Rockford Files", and played leading roles in more than 50 theatrical films, including "The Great Escape" (1963) with Steve McQueen, Paddy Chayefsky's "The Americanization of Emily" (1964), "Grand Prix" (1966), Blake Edwards' "Victor/Victoria" (1982), "Murphy's Romance" (1985), for which he received an Academy Award nomination, "Space Cowboys" (2000)
Halloween III: Season of the Witch "Dan" Challis, Atkins had appeared in several John Carpenter films prior to "Halloween III". Atkins played Nick Castle in "The Fog" (1980) and Rehme in "Escape from New York" (1981). Atkins guest starred in television series such as "Harry O", "The Rockford Files" and "Lou Grant". Atkins told "Fangoria" that he liked being the hero. As a veteran horror actor, he added, "I wouldn't mind making a whole career out of being in "just" horror movies." After "Halloween III", Atkins continued to play supporting roles in dozens of films and television series. Stacey Nelkin co-starred as Ellie Grimbridge, a young