Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Alien', 'Top Gun' and 'Picket Fences,' dies at 93
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Summary
Tom Skerritt, the actor known for his roles in the movies "Alien," "Top Gun," and the TV show "Picket Fences," has died at 93 from natural causes. He won an Emmy for his work in "Picket Fences" and was known for playing strong, authoritative characters in film and television.Key Facts
- Tom Skerritt died at age 93 of natural causes.
- He won an Emmy Award in 1993 for outstanding lead actor in the TV drama "Picket Fences."
- Skerritt played the captain in "Alien," a flight instructor in "Top Gun," and the sheriff in "Picket Fences."
- He acted in many other films, including "Steel Magnolias" and "Contact."
- Skerritt served four years in the Air Force before studying filmmaking.
- His first film role was in the 1962 movie "War Hunt."
- He was friends with Robert Redford, who cast him in "A River Runs Through It."
- Skerritt also performed on stage, making his Broadway debut in 2013.
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