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Biography - A Short Wiki
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Tom Skerritt is a popular American actor. His career began in 1962, and since then, he has worked in upwards of 40 films and 200 television episodes. He is most well-known for his role in the films, in “M*A*S*H,” “Top Gun,” “Up in Smoke,” and the TV series, “Picket Fences.” He has been the recipient of numerous awards and nominations in his career including, a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in for “Picket Fences.”
Career Highlights
Tom Skerritt has been very successful throughout the years.
Tom Skerritt began his career in 1962 with the war film, “War Hunt.” His popular film appearances include “M*A*S*H” (1970), “Up in Smoke” (1978), “Alien” (1979), and “Top Gun” (1986). He has also appeared in the critically acclaimed film, “A River Runs Through It” (1992). In 1963, he guest-starred in the sci-fi TV series, “My Favorite Martian” (1963). He has also guest-starred in an episode of the situational comedy TV series, “The Real McCoys” (1963).
Family and Personal Life
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Tom Skerritt married Charlotte Shanks in 1957, but they got divorced 15 years later in 1972. Together, they have three children, Erin Skerritt, Andy Skerritt, and Matt Skerritt. He then married Sue Oran in 1977, but they got divorced in 1992. Together, they have a son, Colin Skerritt. He then married Julie Tokashiki in 1998, and they have been together ever since. The couple has one daughter, Emi Skerritt.
Wife's/Spouse's Name | Julie Tokashiki (m. 1998), Sue Oran (m. 1977–1992), Charlotte Shanks (m. 1957–1972) |
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Children/Kids | Yes (Erin Skerritt, Andy Skerritt, Matt Skerritt, Colin Skerritt, and Emi Skerritt.) |
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
Civil Status | Married |
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Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts
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Full/Real Name | Thomas Roy Skerritt |
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Gender (Biological) | Male |
Age (as of today) | 89 years |
Date of Birth | August 25, 1933 |
Place of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.8 m, 5 feet 11 inches |
Weight | 80 kg, 176.5 lbs |
Net Worth / Wealth | $10 Million |
Occupation | Actor |
Height, Weight, and Age
Tom Skerritt's height is above average measuring 1.8 m. Tom Skerritt weighs 80 kg. Being born on August 25, 1933, translates to an age of 89 years as of todays date (April 1, 2023).
Quotes
TV writing is different than other mediums, involving the writer.
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One has the responsibility to oneself, to the writer, director and the people who put up the money, to put out the best of what one has experienced and understood about the human condition as it relates to the role one has been hired to portray.
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Just being hired by a great director is complimentary.
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As a very experienced writer once told me, ‘It’s in the rewrites’.
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Most screenplays depend primarily on the vision of a director.
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