Emmy-winning US actor Tom Skerritt, known for ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Picket Fences’, dies at 93
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Summary
Tom Skerritt, a US actor known for roles in movies like "Top Gun" and "Alien," and the TV show "Picket Fences," has died at age 93 from natural causes. He won an Emmy award for his acting in "Picket Fences" and had a long career in film, television, and theater.Key Facts
- Tom Skerritt died at the age of 93 from natural causes.
- He was best known for movies such as "Top Gun" (1986) and "Alien" (1979).
- Skerritt won an Emmy Award in 1993 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Picket Fences."
- He acted in both movies and TV, playing solid and authoritative characters.
- Skerritt also performed on stage, including in Broadway’s “A Time to Kill” in 2013.
- His acting career began after a theater role led to his first film part in 1962.
- He served four years in the Air Force and studied filmmaking at UCLA.
- Skerritt had close friendships with actors like Robert Redford, who praised his integrity.
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