Hollywood, October 22, 2026
Tom Skerritt, the actor from “Alien,” “Top Gun,” and “Picket Fences,” died in Hollywood on October 22, 2026, at the age of 93.
For several decades, Tom Skerritt was one of the defining American actors of his generation. He became known for roles in successful films and television series, including “Alien,” “Top Gun,” “Picket Fences,” and “M*A*S*H.”
Skerritt achieved his breakthrough in Hollywood in 1970 with a role in the war comedy “M*A*S*H.” He later appeared in the casts of “Alien” and “Top Gun,” two films that further cemented his fame.
Breakthrough in Hollywood
Skerritt also remained active in television for decades. In “Picket Fences,” he played police chief Hawk for many years. He received an Emmy in 1993 for his performance in the role.