Happy birthday! Tom Skerritt turns 93 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 25, 2026

The iconic and legendary actor turns 93 on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Hot news

Money August 24, 2026
Tom Skerritt is Highest-Paid Actor in the World
Buzz August 25, 2026
Tom Skerritt goes ‘Gangnam Style’
Rumor Central August 2026
Is Tom Skerritt secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Tom Skerritt is celebrating his 93rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Tom Skerritt (Picket Fences, A River Runs Through It, Alien, M*A*S*H, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 93rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Skerritt, a cultural icon

Born Thomas Roy Skerritt in Detroit on August 25, 1933, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Skerritt's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tom hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tom Skerritt as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 93.

Happy Birthday, Tom, you're the best!