Happy birthday! Tom Skerritt turns 91 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 25, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 91 on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.

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Tom Skerritt is celebrating his 91st 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 91st 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 91.

Happy Birthday, Tom, you're the best!