Tom Skerritt
ActingAbout Tom Skerritt
Thomas Roy Skerritt (born August 25, 1933) is an American actor who has appeared in more than forty films and more than two hundred television episodes since 1962. He is known for his film roles in M*A*S*H, Alien, The Dead Zone, Top Gun, A River Runs Through It, Up in Smoke, and the television series Picket Fences. Skerritt has earned several nominations and awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1993 for Picket Fences.
Tom Skerritt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tom Skerritt reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tom Skerritt's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Tom Skerritt's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Phantom 52, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tom Skerritt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Skerritt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tom Skerritt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Broke | Cliff | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Alien: Terror in Space | Self - Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Phantom 52 | The Phantom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Memory: The Origins of Alien | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lucky | Fred | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Journey Back to Christmas | Tobias Cook | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Field of Lost Shoes | Ulysses S. Grant | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Fly Highway | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | At Middleton | Dr. Roland Emerson | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ted | Tom Skerritt | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Velveteen Rabbit | Horse (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fallen | Zeke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Beast Within: Making Alien | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Path to War | William Westmoreland | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Swing | George Verdi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Tears of the Sun | Captain Bill Rhodes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Alien Saga | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Changing Hearts | Johnny Pinkley | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Texas Rangers | Richard Dukes | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Enlisted: The Story of 'M*A*S*H' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Other Sister | Radley Tate | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Smoke Signals | Police Chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Two for Texas | Sam Houston | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | What the Deaf Man Heard | Norm Jenkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Contact | David Drumlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Divided by Hate | Steve Riordan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Over California in High Definition | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | A River Runs Through It | Rev. Maclean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Singles | Mayor Weber | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Big Man on Campus | Dr. Webster | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Red King, White Knight | Stoner | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Steel Magnolias | Drum Eatenton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Moving Target | Joseph Kellogg | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Poker Alice | Jeremy Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Miles to Go… | Stuart Browning | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Top Gun | Viper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Dead Zone | Sheriff Bannerman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Alien | Dallas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ice Castles | Marcus Winston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Up in Smoke | Strawberry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Turning Point | Wayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Last Day | Bill Powers | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Thieves Like Us | Dee Mobley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Birdmen | Orville Fitzgerald | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Harold and Maude | Motorcycle Officer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Wild Rovers | John Buckman | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | M*A*S*H | Duke Forrest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Those Calloways | Whit Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | War Hunt | Sgt. Stan Showalter | Hit | Similar → |
Tom Skerritt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Skerritt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Skerritt is "The Phantom 52" with a rating of 9.4/10.
How many movies has Tom Skerritt acted in?
Tom Skerritt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Skerritt?
Other notable films include "The Beast Within: Making Alien", "Alien", and "Swing".