Actor Tom Skerritt, Star of 'Top Gun' and 'Alien,' Dies at 93
American actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles as Captain Dallas in Ridley Scott's "Alien," Viper in "Top Gun," and Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the television series "Picket Fences," has died at the age of 93, according to multiple media reports. The Associated Press, citing a statement from his family, reported that he died of natural causes. Skerritt won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1993 for his lead role in "Picket Fences" and was nominated for two Emmys overall. His career spanned more than five decades across film and television.
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US actor Tom Skerritt, star of Picket Fences and Alien, dies aged 93
Tom Skerritt, the American actor known for his roles in the television series Picket Fences and the films Alien and Top Gun, has died at the age of 93. The news was reported by multiple outlets including the BBC, The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and NPR. Skerritt had a prolific career spanning decades, often playing father figures, police officers, and commanding officers. He won an Emmy Award for his performance in Picket Fences. No cause of death was immediately provided in the aggregated headlines.
Read sourceActor Tom Skerritt, Star of 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' Dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the American actor known for his roles as Captain Dallas in Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror film "Alien" and as Viper in the 1986 blockbuster "Top Gun," has died at the age of 93, according to multiple news reports including CBS News, The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and Fox News. Skerritt also starred as Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the television drama "Picket Fences," a role that earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1993. His career spanned more than five decades across film and television. Survivors include his wife and five children, as noted by People.com. No cause of death was immediately specified in the aggregated headlines.
Read sourceActor Tom Skerritt, Star of 'Top Gun' and 'Alien,' Dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the American actor known for playing dads, cops and commanding officers across a career spanning more than five decades, has died at the age of 93, according to multiple outlets including NPR, The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter and Fox News. Skerritt was widely recognized for his role as Viper in 'Top Gun' and as Captain Dallas in Ridley Scott's 'Alien,' as well as for his Emmy-winning lead role in the television series 'Picket Fences.' Yahoo reported that in his final Instagram post before his death, Skerritt reflected on the 'legacy' of the film 'A River Runs Through It.' No cause of death was specified in the aggregated headlines.
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Award-Winning Actor Tom Skerritt, Known for Top Gun, Dies at 93
US actor Tom Skerritt has died at the age of 93, according to the Associated Press, citing a statement from his family. Skerritt was widely known for his role as Commander Mike "Viper" Metcalf in "Top Gun" and as Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the drama series "Picket Fences." He died of natural causes. His family remembered him as humorous, curious, wise, and generous, noting his love of imagination, storytelling, and advocacy for veterans and nature. Skerritt was nominated for two Emmys and won in 1993 for his lead role in "Picket Fences." He also played spaceship captain Dallas in "Alien," with other notable roles in "The Turning Point," "Steel Magnolias," and "Contact."
Read sourceTom Skerritt, Emmy-Winning Actor of 'Picket Fences' and 'Alien,' Dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning American actor known for his roles in the television series 'Picket Fences' and the science-fiction film 'Alien,' has died at the age of 93, according to multiple media reports including The Hollywood Reporter, People.com, CNN, ABC7 Los Angeles, and Variety. Skerritt was a prolific performer whose career spanned decades and included notable appearances in films such as 'Top Gun' and 'A River Runs Through It.' He won an Emmy Award for his lead role as Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the drama series 'Picket Fences.' The reports describe him as an 'everyman actor' whose work left a lasting mark on film and television. No cause of death was immediately provided in the aggregated headlines.
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