Quick Info
| Profession | Actor and director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/08/1933 |
| Age | 93 years (died on 21, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Date of Death | 21/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Tom Skerritt
21/10/2026
Tom Skerritt died on 21/10/2026 at the age of 93, according to reports from entertainment outlets. His family announced that he died of natural causes and paid tribute to his humor, generosity and love. He was widely known for M*A*S*H, Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Thomas Roy Skerritt |
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| Summary | Thomas Roy Skerritt is an American actor and director with film and television work since 1962. He is known for roles in M*A*S*H, Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences. |
| Active Since | 1961 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | David Mackenzie High School, Detroit (1951) |
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Personal Life
| Military Service | United States Air Force, 1951 to 1955, as a classifications specialist |
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| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Roy Skerritt |
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| Mother | Helen Skerritt |
| Siblings | Youngest of three children |
| Children | Five, per a published profile |
Career
| Film Debut | War Hunt (1962) |
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| Breakthrough | Duke Forrest in M*A*S*H (1970), directed by Robert Altman |
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| Stage | Broadway debut in A Time to Kill (2013) |
Style Quotient
| Known For | Rugged, outdoorsy screen presence that matured with age |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was raised in Detroit and graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1951. | |
| 2. He studied film writing and theatre at UCLA, where he worked with Robert Altman, Hal Ashby and Ridley Scott. | |
| 3. He founded Heyou Media, a new media content company. | |
| 4. He founded the Red Badge Project, which offers storytelling for veterans with PTSD in Washington State VA centers. |
