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Tom Skerritt
Acting

Tom Skerritt

Born 1933-08-25
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Thomas Roy Skerritt (born August 25, 1933) is an American actor who has appeared in more than forty films and more than two hundred television episodes since 1962. He is known for his film roles in M*A*S*H, Alien, The Dead Zone, Top Gun, A River Runs Through It, Up in Smoke, and the television series Picket Fences. Skerritt has earned several nominations and awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1993 for Picket Fences.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Tom Skerritt

Alien
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Alien

1979
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Ted
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Ted

2012
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Top Gun
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Top Gun

1986
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999
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Contact
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Contact

1997
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Tears of the Sun
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Tears of the Sun

2003
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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White Collar
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White Collar

2009
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The Dead Zone
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The Dead Zone

1983
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The Good Wife
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The Good Wife

2009
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (203 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
BrokeBrokeCliffMovie2025
Alien: Terror in SpaceAlien: Terror in SpaceSelf - ActorMovie2025
A Look Through His LensSelfMovie2024
Going HomeGoing HomeVance BakerTV Series2022
East of the MountainsEast of the MountainsBen GivensMovie2021
East of the MountainsEast of the MountainsExecutive ProducerMovie2021
Catch the BulletCatch the BulletDexMovie2021
The Phantom 52The Phantom 52The PhantomMovie2019
Memory: The Origins of AlienMemory: The Origins of AlienSelfMovie2019
LuckyLuckyFredMovie2017
Day of DaysDay of DaysWalterMovie2017
Journey Back to ChristmasJourney Back to ChristmasTobias CookMovie2016
The American WestThe American WestSelfTV Series2016
A Hologram for the KingA Hologram for the KingRon ClayMovie2016
Field of Lost ShoesField of Lost ShoesUlysses S. GrantMovie2015
Madam SecretaryMadam SecretaryPatrick McCordTV Series2014
The Rocky Mountain Fly HighwayThe Rocky Mountain Fly HighwayNarrator (voice)Movie2014
Wings: Sky Force HeroesWings: Sky Force HeroesColonel (voice)Movie2014
At MiddletonAt MiddletonRoland EmersonMovie2013
Redwood HighwayRedwood HighwayPete PetersonMovie2013
TedTedTom SkerrittMovie2012
Soda SpringsSoda SpringsWalt JacksonMovie2012
Redemption RoadRedemption RoadSantaMovie2011
Your Love Never FailsYour Love Never FailsJack ConnorsMovie2011
Over HawaiiOver HawaiiNarrator (voice)Movie2011
Soaring Over AmericaSoaring Over AmericaSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding ClubThe Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding ClubNarratorMovie2009
For Sale by OwnerFor Sale by OwnerClive FarrierMovie2009
White CollarWhite CollarAlan MitchellTV Series2009
Seattle’s Forgotten World’s Fair: The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific ExpositionSeattle’s Forgotten World’s Fair: The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific ExpositionNarrator (voice)Movie2009
The Good WifeThe Good WifeJames PaisleyTV Series2009
WhiteoutWhiteoutDr. John FuryMovie2009
The Velveteen RabbitThe Velveteen RabbitHorse (voice)Movie2009
LeverageLeverageJimmy FordTV Series2008
Beer for My HorsesBeer for My HorsesSheriff Wilson LandryMovie2008
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeDr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeGabe UttersonMovie2008
The Trojan HorseThe Trojan HorsePresident StanfieldTV Series2008
FallenFallenZekeTV Series2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!SelfTV Series2007
Killer WaveKiller WaveVictor BannisterTV Series2007
Brothers and SistersBrothers and SistersWilliam WalkerTV Series2006
BonnevilleBonnevilleEmmett L. JohnsonMovie2006
FallenFallenZekeMovie2006
DesperationDesperationJohn Edward MarinvilleMovie2006
MammothMammothSimon AbernathyMovie2006
Category 7: The End of the WorldCategory 7: The End of the WorldColonel Mike DavisTV Series2005
The CloserThe CloserDet. Joey 'O' OlinTV Series2005
Vinegar HillVinegar HillFritz GrierMovie2005
HuffHuffSelf / AppearanceTV Series2004
The GridThe GridSelf / AppearanceTV Series2004
Homeland SecurityHomeland SecurityAdmiral McKeeMovie2004
Homeland SecurityHomeland SecurityAdmiral Theodore McKeeTV Series2004
The Beast Within: Making AlienThe Beast Within: Making AlienSelfMovie2003
Path to WarPath to WarWilliam WestmorelandMovie2003
SwingSwingGeorge VerdiMovie2003
Tears of the SunTears of the SunCaptain Bill RhodesMovie2003
The Alien SagaThe Alien SagaSelfMovie2002
GreenmailGreenmailTom BradshawMovie2002
The Dead ZoneThe Dead ZoneHerb SmithTV Series2002
Changing HeartsChanging HeartsJohnny PinkleyMovie2002
Texas RangersTexas RangersRichard DukesMovie2001
History vs. HollywoodHistory vs. HollywoodSelfTV Series2001
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJoseph P. "Joe" KennedyTV Series2000
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJackie Bouvier Kennedy OnassisJoseph P. "Joe" KennedyMovie2000
High NoonHigh NoonWill KaneMovie2000
BackstoryBackstorySelfTV Series2000
An American DaughterAn American DaughterWalterMovie2000
Enlisted: The Story of 'M*A*S*H'SelfMovie2000
Altman on His Own TermsAltman on His Own TermsSelfMovie2000
Aftershock: Earthquake in New YorkAftershock: Earthquake in New YorkThomas AhearnTV Series1999
The West WingThe West WingChris CarrickTV Series1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitOliver TaftTV Series1999
The Hunt for the Unicorn KillerThe Hunt for the Unicorn KillerFred MadduxMovie1999
The Hunt For The Unicorn KillerThe Hunt For The Unicorn KillerFred MadduxTV Series1999
Into the Wild BlueInto the Wild BlueHostMovie1999
The Other SisterThe Other SisterRadley TateMovie1999
Will & GraceWill & GraceDr. Jay MarkusTV Series1998
Smoke SignalsSmoke SignalsPolice ChiefMovie1998
Two for TexasTwo for TexasSam HoustonMovie1998
What the Deaf Man HeardWhat the Deaf Man HeardNorm JenkinsMovie1997
ContactContactDavid DrumlinMovie1997
Divided by HateDivided by HateSteve RiordanMovie1997
Divided by HateDivided by HateDirectorMovie1997
E! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood StorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Over AmericaOver AmericaSelf / AppearanceMovie1995
Chicago HopeChicago HopeJim KellnerTV Series1994
Over CaliforniaOver CaliforniaNarrator (voice)Movie1994
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
A River Runs Through ItA River Runs Through ItReverend MacleanMovie1992
SinglesSinglesMayor WeberMovie1992
Picket FencesPicket FencesJimmy BrockTV Series1992
Getting Up and Going HomeGetting Up and Going HomeJack MontgomeryMovie1992
Poison IvyPoison IvyDarryl CooperMovie1992
In Sickness and in HealthIn Sickness and in HealthJerritt MattisonMovie1992
Knight MovesKnight MovesFrank SedmanMovie1992
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of BlueWild Orchid II: Two Shades of BlueHam McDonaldMovie1991
The RookieThe RookieEugene AckermanMovie1990
She'll Take RomanceShe'll Take RomanceJudge Warren DanversMovie1990
A Question About SexA Question About SexJimMovie1990
A Question About SexA Question About SexDirectorMovie1990
Child in the NightChild in the NightDetective BassMovie1990
The China Lake MurdersThe China Lake MurdersSheriff Sam BrodieMovie1990
Big Man on CampusBig Man on CampusDr. WebsterMovie1989
Red King, White KnightRed King, White KnightStonerMovie1989
Steel MagnoliasSteel MagnoliasDrum EatentonMovie1989
The HeistThe HeistEbbet BerensMovie1989
Poltergeist IIIPoltergeist IIIBruce GardnerMovie1988
Nightmare at BittercreekNightmare at BittercreekDingMovie1988
Moving TargetMoving TargetJoseph KelloggMovie1988
Honor BoundHonor BoundSam CahillMovie1988
The Big TownThe Big TownPhil CarpenterMovie1987
Maid to OrderMaid to OrderCharles MontgomeryMovie1987
Poker AlicePoker AliceJeremy CollinsMovie1987
WisdomWisdomLloyd WisdomMovie1986
Miles to Go…Miles to Go…Stuart BrowningMovie1986
Opposing ForceOpposing ForceLoganMovie1986
The Parent Trap IIThe Parent Trap IIBill GrandMovie1986
SpaceCampSpaceCampZackMovie1986
Top GunTop GunViperMovie1986
Danger BayDanger BayDon BaredTV Series1985
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone(segment "What Are Friends For?")TV Series1985
A Touch of ScandalA Touch of ScandalFather DwelleMovie1984
Calendar Girl MurdersCalendar Girl MurdersLieutenant Dan StonerMovie1984
The HitchhikerThe HitchhikerDetective Frank SheenTV Series1983
The Dead ZoneThe Dead ZoneSheriff BannermanMovie1983
Ryan's FourRyan's FourDr. Thomas RyanTV Series1983
A Dangerous SummerA Dangerous SummerHoward AndersonMovie1982
CheersCheersEvan DrakeTV Series1982
Fighting BackFighting BackJohn D'AngeloMovie1982
Silence of the NorthSilence of the NorthWalter ReamerMovie1981
Savage HarvestSavage HarvestCaseyMovie1981
AlienAlienDallasMovie1979
Ice CastlesIce CastlesMarcus WinstonMovie1978
Up in SmokeUp in SmokeStrawberryMovie1978
Maneaters Are Loose!Maneaters Are Loose!John GosfordMovie1978
The Turning PointThe Turning PointWayneMovie1977
Origins of the MafiaOrigins of the MafiaBernardino CampoTV Series1976
Plot of FearPlot of FearChief InspectorMovie1976
La madamaLa madamaJackMovie1976
The Devil’s RainThe Devil’s RainTom PrestonMovie1975
S.W.A.T.S.W.A.T.Self / AppearanceTV Series1975
The Last DayThe Last DayBill PowersMovie1975
BarettaBarettaSelf / AppearanceTV Series1975
Big Bad MamaBig Bad MamaFredMovie1974
Kolchak: The Night StalkerKolchak: The Night StalkerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
Kolchak: The Night StalkerKolchak: The Night StalkerRobert W. PalmerTV Series1974
The ManhunterThe ManhunterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
Run, Run, Joe!Run, Run, Joe!MargheritoMovie1974
Thieves Like UsThieves Like UsDee MobleyMovie1974
Get Christie Love!Get Christie Love!Self / AppearanceTV Series1974
The BirdmenThe BirdmenOrville FitzgeraldMovie1973
ABC Afterschool SpecialABC Afterschool SpecialDirectorTV Series1972
FuzzFuzzDet. Bert KlingMovie1972
Harold and MaudeHarold and MaudeMotorcycle OfficerMovie1971
NicholsNicholsCharley DoyleTV Series1971
CannonCannonBudTV Series1971
Wild RoversWild RoversJohn BuckmanMovie1971
The Moonshine WarThe Moonshine WarNeighbor (uncredited)Movie1970
M*A*S*HM*A*S*HDuke ForrestMovie1970
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-OLew MorganTV Series1969
LancerLancerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
The OutsiderThe OutsiderArnie CamborTV Series1968
A Bell for AdanoA Bell for AdanoSgt. TrapaniMovie1967
MannixMannixMorgan CarpenterTV Series1967
Cimarron StripCimarron StripEnoch SheltonTV Series1967
Felony SquadFelony SquadSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
The Time TunnelThe Time TunnelMatthew GebhardtTV Series1966
The Further Adventures of GallegherThe Further Adventures of GallegherCorky MardisMovie1965
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Robert HastingsTV Series1965
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.John Clarence RimTV Series1965
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Thorn HazardTV Series1965
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Bill LeonardTV Series1965
Run for Your LifeRun for Your LifeLou PattersonTV Series1965
Those CallowaysThose CallowaysWhit TurnerMovie1964
12 O'Clock High12 O'Clock HighLt. Paddy GialellaTV Series1964
12 O'Clock High12 O'Clock HighLt. Steve ParmaleeTV Series1964
One Man's WayOne Man's WayLeonard Peale, GrownMovie1964
The FugitiveThe FugitiveNeely HollisterTV Series1963
The FugitiveThe FugitivePete EdwardsTV Series1963
Combat!Combat!HicksTV Series1962
Combat!Combat!BurkeTV Series1962
Combat!Combat!Sgt. DeckerTV Series1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Alfred Hitchcock HourFrank FarmerTV Series1962
The VirginianThe VirginianEric KroegerTV Series1962
The VirginianThe VirginianRev. Paul MartinsonTV Series1962
The VirginianThe VirginianBilly LandersTV Series1962
The VirginianThe VirginianMoranTV Series1962
War HuntWar HuntSgt. Stan ShowalterMovie1962
BonanzaBonanzaJerryTV Series1959
BonanzaBonanzaCorporal Bill TannerTV Series1959
The Real McCoysThe Real McCoysMailmanTV Series1957
Wagon TrainWagon TrainHamish BrowneTV Series1957
Tony AwardsTony AwardsSelf - PresenterTV Series1956
GunsmokeGunsmokeEdmund DanoTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeBen StoneTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeOrv TimpsonTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeFred GarthTV Series1955
GunsmokeGunsmokeTuck FryeTV Series1955
The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Wonderful World of DisneyCorky MardisTV Series1954
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameNorm JenkinsTV Series1951
Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe AwardsSelf - NomineeTV Series1944
Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe AwardsSelfTV Series1944