Personal Life
Atkins' famous curly hair was the result of perms; it is naturally very straight, and has darkened from blonde to brown over time.
He married Lyn Barron, from Sydney, Australia, in 1985; the couple had two children, Grant (b. December 10, 1985) and Brittney (b. May 1, 1987), before they divorced. His daughter Brittney Bomann has appeared in five films. His son Grant Bomann played collegiate baseball for UNC Charlotte from 2008 to 2009.
He owns an outdoor sports company and has patented a fishing lure.
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