An actor that appeared in quite a few roles. He's known by many for his role as Viper in Top Gun.
His first major film was M*A*S*H, where he played Captain Augustus Bedord "Duke" Forrest, and had an affair with Hot Lips Houlihan. (He did not appear in the TV show.) He was in several other films in the 70s, and his next major role was in Alien, where he played Dallas -- the captain of the doomed ship.
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His first major film was M*A*S*H, where he played Captain Augustus Bedord "Duke" Forrest, and had an affair with Hot Lips Houlihan. (He did not appear in the TV show.) He was in several other films in the 70s, and his next major role was in Alien, where he played Dallas -- the captain of the doomed ship.
Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93
Mentored by Robert Altman in 'M*A*S*H,' the Emmy-winning actor later stood out in 'Top Gun,' 'The Turning Point' and 'A River Runs Through It.'
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Tom Skerritt Dead: 'Top Gun,' 'M*A*S*H,' 'Alien' Actor Was 93
Tom Skerritt, the versatile actor who over his 60-plus year career played memorable roles in films such as 'Top Gun,' 'M*A*S*H' and 'Alien,' has died. He was 93.
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Tom Skerritt, star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93
Skerritt, a prolific actor with dozens of screen credits, was also an Emmy winner for his lead role on the cult favorite series “Picket Fences.”
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Tom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies aged 93
Actor also had roles in M*A*S*H, A River Runs Through It and Picket Fences in career spanning 60 years
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