Few people anticipated how big 'Alien' would be, but late actor Tom Skerritt wasn't surprised.

Tom Skerritt, the American actor with over 170 credits to his name but who sci-fi fans best know as Dallas from the original Alien, has died. The Hollywood Reporter brings word his passing, with ...

It gives me great sadness to report that actor Tom Skerritt, who played Captain Dallas in 1979's Alien, died on October 21, 2026, aged 93 of natural causes.

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Tom Skerritt, best known for his role in the original 1979 Alien film, has died at 93. He appeared in classics throughout his ...