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Tom Skerritt Biography (Actor)

Birthday: August 25, 1933 (Virgo)

Born In: Detroit, Michigan

Advanced Search Ton Skerritt is a well-known American actor, who has appeared in over 40 films and 200 TV episodes. He is best known for his handsome, rugged, and outdoorsy appearance and has matured with age. This makes him ideally suited to play the role of a soldier, a sheriff, or a father. He worked for four years in the American Air Force during his early years and that has definitely helped him in his career. Many of his roles are that of the villain. He made his acting debut in the film ‘War Hunt’ and got his big break in the American satirical war film ‘MASH,’ followed by ‘Harold and Maude.’ He made his debut on the small screen as a soldier in the ‘ABC’ series ‘Combat.’ He won the ‘Best Supporting Actor’ award at the ‘National Board of Review of Motion Pictures’ for his performance in ‘The Turning Point’ and received an ‘Emmy Award’ for ‘Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series’ for his role as ‘Sheriff Jimmy Brock’ in ‘Picket Fences.’ Skerritt married Charlotte Shanks when he was still very young, and the couple had three children. However, the marriage ended in a divorce, and he later married Sue Oran, with whom he had a son. His second marriage also ended in a divorce, and he finally married Julie Tokashiki, his current wife. Image Credit https://www.theepochtimes.com/tom-skerritt-to-star-in-broadways-time-to-kill_247919.html

Birthday: August 25, 1933 (Virgo)

Born In: Detroit, Michigan

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Also Known As: Thomas Roy Tom Skerritt, Thomas Roy Skerritt

Age: 92 Years, 92 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Julie Tokashiki (m. 1998), Charlotte Shanks (m. 1957–1972), Sue Oran (m. 1977–1992)

father: Roy Skerritt

mother: Helen Skerritt

children: Andy Skerritt, Colin Skerritt, Erin Skerritt, Matt Skerritt

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

City: Detroit, Michigan

U.S. State: Michigan

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education: Wayne State University, University of California, Los Angeles

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  What is Tom Skerritt known for?

  Tom Skerritt is known for his versatile acting career across film, television, and theater.
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  How many movies has Tom Skerritt appeared in?

  Tom Skerritt has appeared in over 40 movies throughout his career.
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  Has Tom Skerritt worked with any famous directors?

  Yes, Tom Skerritt has worked with renowned directors such as Ridley Scott, Robert Altman, and Tony Scott.
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  Did Tom Skerritt serve in the military?

  Yes, Tom Skerritt served in the United States Air Force before pursuing a career in acting.
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  What are some of Tom Skerritt's most memorable roles?

  Some of Tom Skerritt's most memorable roles include Viper in "Top Gun," Dallas in "Alien," and Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the TV series "Picket Fences."

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American PeopleMichigan ActorsTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesVirgo Actors Childhood & Early LifeThomas Roy Skerritt was born on August 25, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, US, to Helen and Roy Skerritt. His father was a businessman, and his mother was a homemaker. He had two other siblings who were older than him.He graduated from ‘Mackenzie High School’ in 1951 and then attended ‘Wayne State University’ and the ‘University of California, Los Angeles’ (UCLA). He was first noticed in a university production of ‘The Rainmaker.’ He joined the ‘United States Air Force,’ where he served for four years before taking up acting as a profession.Continue Reading Below