Tom Skerritt, star of Alien and Picket Fences, dies at 93
The veteran actor appeared in dozens of films and television shows over a decades-long career.
At a glance
- Skerritt died of natural causes at age 93
- He won an Emmy in 1993 for "Picket Fences"
- His film roles included "Alien," "Top Gun" and "A River Runs Through It"
Tom Skerritt, a prolific actor known for roles in films including "Alien," "Top Gun," "MASH" and "A River Runs Through It," has died at the age of 93. He died of natural causes, according to his publicist.
Skerritt also starred in the television series "Picket Fences," for which he won an Emmy award in 1993. His career spanned multiple decades across film and television.
Why it matters
Skerritt was a prominent character actor whose career spanned several decades in both film and television.
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