#SHOWBIZ: Actor Tom Skerritt, star of 'Alien' and 'Top Gun', dies at 93
WASHINGTON: Versatile actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Hollywood megahits including the sci-fi classic “Alien”, the war comedy “M*A*S*H” and the action drama “Top Gun”, has died at the age of 93.
Versatile actor Tom Skerritt, renowned for his roles in films such as Alien, M*A*S*H, and Top Gun, has passed away at the age of 93. Skerritt, a native of Detroit, embarked on his Hollywood career in the 1960s and continued until the 2020s. His family released a statement expressing their grief, highlighting his intelligence, humor, curiosity, and generosity.
Skerritt's family emphasized his deep love for imagination, storytelling, veterans, and helping others discover their own voices. Known for his striking good looks and versatility, Skerritt delivered memorable performances across various genres, earning Academy Award nominations for his roles in M*A*S*H and Alien. In Alien, he portrayed Captain Dallas during a harrowing journey with a dangerous alien creature.
Skerritt also starred in Steel Magnolias, Top Gun, The Turning Point, and A River Runs Through It, among other films. On television, he starred in the CBS series Picket Fences from 1992 to 1996, earning an Emmy for his role as a Wisconsin sheriff. Born on August 25, 1933, Skerritt served in the US Air Force before pursuing acting, with his debut in War Hunt alongside a young Robert Redford in 1962. He was a father of five and was married three times.
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