Obituary of Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

Thomas Skerritt (born August 25th, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan) was a Film Actor who was best known for being in about 40 notable films including the American movie "A River Runs Through It". Tom died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was likely because of issues related to his old age. He was 92 in the end of his life.

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Tom Skerritt Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Skerritt, Thomas
Common Name: Tom Skerritt
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Birth Date: August 25, 1933
Age: 92
Also Known As: Thomas, Tommy
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- TV Actor
Active Years: 1962-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

Thomas's Family Tree

Birth Name: Thomas Roy Skerritt
Father: Roy Skerritt
Mother: Helen Skerritt
Brother(s):

Spouse/Partner:

Julie Tokashiki (married 1998-present)
Sue Oran (married 1977-divorced 1992)
Charlotte Shanks (married 1957-divorced 1972)

Son(s):

Andy Skerritt (born 1962)
Matt Skerritt (born 1969)
Colin Skerritt (born 1978)

Daughter(s):

Erin Skerritt (born 1964)
Emi Skerritt (born >, with Tokashiki)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor American Born on August 25th Born in 1933 Born in Michigan

Thomas's Notable Roles:

M*A*S*H
Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke
Top Gun

Quotable Quotes:

"It's concentration and luck. There are many prominent people in this business who choose certain types of pictures and play a derivation of a certain character they always play so they are immediately identifiable -- and they are commercially successful because of it. I have never pursued that. I just do films that I would pay five bucks to see." (IMDB)

"We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."

"Thomas Skerritt was an amazing person, always puts others first and helped many in his time. He is sorely missed. (V)"

"They said Skerritt lived a full and successful life as an acclaimed actor. He was known for his talent and charisma on screen and in real life. His legacy continues to live on in the hearts of his fans and the entertainment industry. (V)"

Is Mr. Thomas Skerritt still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.