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'Picket Fences,' 'Alien, 'M*A*S*H' Actor Was 93
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Tom Skerritt, renowned actor known for roles in M*A*S*H, Alien, Top Gun, and the TV series Picket Fences, has died at age 93 from natural causes, his family announced.
- Skerritt won an Emmy for his role as Sheriff Jimmy Brock on Picket Fences and was noted for his authoritative, masculine screen presence across a six-decade career.
- He gained early acclaim in Robert Altman’s M*A*S*H (1970) and later starred in iconic films such as Alien (1979) and Top Gun (1986), often portraying leadership figures.
- Beyond acting, Skerritt was dedicated to supporting veterans and filmmakers, co-founding the Red Badge Project for veterans with PTSD and helping launch TheFilmSchool in Seattle.
- He is survived by his wife Julie Tokashiki, five children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
