Joe Atkinson

Joe Atkinson is a fictional government administrator featured on the 1975 television series Wonder Woman. Played by actor Normann Burton, he was introduced in the premiere episode of season two titled "The Return of Wonder Woman". He made nine appearances in the series in total.

Overview
Joe Atkinson's service record goes back to the 1940s when he served in the OSS during World War II. Later in life, he began working at the Inter-Agency Defense Command out of Washington, D.C., and became the head administrator. He often coordinated his activities with his second-in-command, Steve Trevor, Jr., and the Amazonian super-hero Wonder Woman. Atkinson accepted a promotion in 1977 and took on higher level government position, leaving command of the IADC to Steve Trevor.

Notes & Trivia



 * Actor Norman Burton was credited as Normann Burton in his appearances on Wonder Woman.


 * This is actor Norman Burton's only work in the superhero fantasy genre. He is also known for making appearances in the Planet of the Apes film and television franchise.


 * Joe Atkinson was active during Wonder Woman's initial adventures in the United States during the 1940s, but did not encounter her until some thirty-five years later.

Appearances

 * 1) Wonder Woman: The Return of Wonder Woman