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Tom Skerritt is an American actor who has been in the entertainment industry for over six decades. He is best known for his roles in films such as MASH, Alien, Top Gun, Steel Magnolias, and A River Runs Through It. He has also appeared in television series such as Cheers, Picket Fences, and The X-Files. Skerritt was born on August 25, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Wayne State University and the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied drama. Skerritt's first major role was in the 1970 film MASH, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He has since appeared in numerous films, including Alien, Top Gun, Steel Magnolias, and A River Runs Through It. He has also appeared in television series such as Cheers, Picket Fences, and The X-Files. Skerritt has been married twice and has four children. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. As of 2021, Tom Skerritt's net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 million.

Popular As Thomas Roy Skerritt
Occupation actor,director,producer
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 25 August 1933
Birthday 25 August
Birthplace Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Tom Skerritt Height, Weight & Measurements

At 89 years old, Tom Skerritt height is 5' 11" (1.8 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Who Is Tom Skerritt's Wife?

His wife is Charlotte Shanks (m. 1957-1972) Sue Oran (m. 1977-1992) Julie Tokashiki (m. 1998)

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Wife Charlotte Shanks (m. 1957-1972) Sue Oran (m. 1977-1992) Julie Tokashiki (m. 1998)
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Children Colin Skerritt, Erin Skerritt, Matt Skerritt, Andy Skerritt

Tom Skerritt Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tom Skerritt worth at the age of 89 years old? Tom Skerritt’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Tom Skerritt's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

2006

Doing commercials for the University of Kansas Medical Center. [May 2006]

2004

Has been living in the Seattle area and agreed to play the role of "The Stage Manager" in Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" at the Intiman Theater. [October 2004]

1992

Best known by the public for his starring role as Sheriff Jimmy Brock on Picket Fences (1992).

1990

Seldom seen on stage, Tom appeared with the late Lee Remick in a performance of "Love Letters" in 1990, her last appearance before her death from cancer. He also performed in the same play with Kathy Baker for several benefits in the Los Angeles area. In 2004 he returned once more as the Stage Manager in a Seattle production of "Our Town".

1983

Skerritt turned up again in another thriller playing a cop hunting a serial killer in the eerie DEAD ZONE (1983), as a Navy Officer Flight instructor in Top Gun (1986) , in the six-chick flick Steel Magnolias (1989), and then as the poster boy for a "Guess" Jeans ad campaign utilizing his mature, weather-beaten features.

1982

Skerritt didn't neglect his TV background and reappeared on the small screen in Cheers (1982), The China Lake Murders (1990) and picked up an Emmy in 1994 for his performance as Sheriff Brock in the superb series Picket Fences (1992). Skerritt has remained continually busy for the past decade, contributing natural, entertaining and reliable performances in TV series, made-for-TV movies and major theatrical releases.

1979

Dallas of the ill-fated commercial towing vehicle Nostromo in the creepy sci-fi epic Alien (1979).

1971

Plays the motorcycle cop in Harold and Maude (1971) but is billed in the credits as "M. Borman".

1970

Skerritt's next big break was appearing alongside Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould in Robert Altman's biting satire MASH (1970). Several other film roles quickly followed, before he landed the plum role of Capt.

1962

Lean, ruggedly handsome leading man and supporting actor whose "outdoor" looks have improved with age, Tom Skerritt attended Wayne State University and UCLA. He was first noticed in a UCLA production of "The Rainmaker" before making his movie debut in War Hunt (1962).

However, he spent most of the next decade in television, regularly appearing in Combat! (1962), The Virginian (1962), Gunsmoke (1955) and 12 O'Clock High (1964).