Quick Facts of Tom Skerritt

The most well-known roles played by American actor Tom Skerritt are in the films “Alien,” “Top Gun,” “Redemption Road,” “A River Runs Through It,” and “Up in Smoke.” During his formative years, he also worked for the American Air Force for four years. His acting career began in 1962 with the release of the war movie “War Hunt.”

Following that, he received his big break in the American mockumentary war movie “MASH,” which was followed by “Harold and Maude.” He made his small-screen debut in the “ABC” series “Combat” as a soldier. In his more than 50 years of acting, he has been nominated for and won a number of accolades, including the 1993 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for “Picket Fences.” In addition, he founded and serves as chairman of Heyou Media, a digital media business with headquarters in Seattle.

How much is the Net worth of Tom Skerritt?

Tom Skerritt is a skilled actor with more than 60 years of experience in the business. He has made appearances in over 40 films and 200 TV programs during the course of his career. He continues to work in the industry. His perseverance and hard work have resulted in a $8 million net worth as of 2022. And as of right now, his compensation is in the millions of dollars. His acting job is his primary source of riches. He is currently living a standard lifestyle and is content with his income. He serves as an inspiration to many.

Early Years: Who are Tom Skerritt’s parents?

Thomas Roy Skerritt, who would later become known as Tom Skerritt, was born on August 25, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. He is an American citizen and a member of the White American ethnic group. He is White in color. As of 2021, he has his 88th birthday. He is a Virgo by zodiac sign. His primary religion is Christianity. He was conceived by Helen, his mother, and Roy Skerritt, his father.

His mother Helen was a stay-at-home mom, and his father Roy was a businessman. Due to the fact that he was born the youngest, he also has two siblings. His scholastic background includes a 1951 Mackenzie High School diploma, as well as time spent at Wayne State University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He completed a four-year tour of duty as a classifications specialist in the US Air Force upon graduation.

What is the Professional Career of Tom Skerritt?

In the 1962 movie “War Hunt,” Skerritt made his acting debut opposite Sergeant Stan Showalter. Following his feature film debut, he went on to appear in such movies as “M*A*S*H” (1970), “Harold and Maude” (credited as “M. Borman”, 1971), “Big Bad Mama”, “Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke” (1978), “Ice Castles” (1978), “Alien” (1979), “Contact” (1997), “SpaceCamp” (1986), and “Top Gun” (1986), playing Commander Mike “Viper He made appearances in “Silence of the North,” “Maid to Order,” and “Top Gun” in the 1980s.

Then, in 1988, he appeared in “Poltergeist III,” “Steel Magnolias,” “A River Runs Through It,” and “Poison Ivy” (1992). Additionally, he appeared in the 1963 episode “Mrs. Jekyll and Hyde” of Ray Walston’s television series “My Favorite Martian” (Walston would go on to play a regular role in Skerritt’s series Picket Fences 30 years later). He made a brief appearance in the TV show “The Real McCoys” back in 1963. Additionally, he received castings for “Death Valley Days” in 1965 and “Bonanza” in 1964. Additionally, in the 1968 episode “Ten Day Millionaires,” he played Mark Twain.

More on Career

He had a guest appearance in the 1972 episode of Cannon titled “Nobody Beats the House.” He also had a guest appearance in 1975’s “The Conspirators” episode of Cannon. In addition, he made five episodes of the ABC shows “Gunsmoke” (1965-1972), “Twelve O’Clock High,” and played Evan Drake on “Cheers.” Then, he played Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the 1992–1996 CBS television series “Picket Fences.” Later, he appeared in the TV drama series “The Grid” and the 2004 American television drama film “Homeland Security.” In “Brothers & Sisters,” he also played William Walker, who has since passed away.

Following that, he portrayed Ezekiel in the ABC Family miniseries “Fallen” (2006). He provided the voice for Clay Allison in the 2005 video game “Gun.” In addition, he played Nate Ford’s father in the “Leverage” guest stars in seasons three and four. In 2012, he made his stage debut in “Don Quixote,” performed by Pacific Northwest Ballet. He appeared in the movie “Field of Lost Shoes” in 2014. Additionally, he played Ron in “A Hologram for the King” (2016) and Fred in the drama movie “Lucky” (2017). His most recent TV roles include that of Tobias Cook in “Journey Back to Christmas” in 2016, while his most recent film roles include those of Ben Givens in “East of the Mountains” and Dex in “Catch the Bullet” both in 2021.

Awards and Achievements

• DVD Exclusive Awards for his work in “Alien” in 2003 under Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD) (for reissue – Alien Quadrilogy)
• Emmy Awards (Primetime) for his work in “Picket Fences” in 1993 under Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
• Key West Film Festival for his work in Alien The Phantom 52 in 2019 under Career Achievement Award
• National Board of Review Awards in 1997 for his work in The Turning Point under Best Supporting Actor
• Satellite Awards in 2022 under Mary Pickford Award
• Saturn Awards in 2012 for his work in “Leverage” under Best Guest Performance in a Television Series
• Western Heritage Awards in 1999 for his work in “Two for Texas”

Who is Tom Skerritt’s spouse?

For the third time in 1998, Tom Skerritt is wed to his stunning wife Julie Tokashiki. Emi is the daughter the couple adopted. The charming couple are currently living blissfully and without any interruptions. He currently splits his time between his home on Lopez Island, which is a part of the San Luan Islands, and his home on Lake Washington.

He was previously married to Charlotte Shanks, his ex-wife. In the year 1957, they were wed. They were fortunate to have three children from their marriage: Andy, Erin, and Matt. In 1972, the couple got a divorce. Following that, he wed Sue Oran in 1977. Their son was named Colin. However, the couple’s relationship broke apart in 1992. He is not gay and has a straight sexual orientation.

Body Stats: What is Tom Skerritt’s height?

Tom Skerritt is a gorgeous man who draws a lot of attention to himself with his endearing smile. He stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm). He weighs 176 pounds, or 80 kilograms. Also, He has a typical body type. His gray hair contrasts with his brown eyes. He currently has a healthy body.

 

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