Tom Skerritt, precisely 5ft 9 ½ (176.5 cm) tall, commands a solid, authoritative presence that has defined his iconic roles in Hollywood. His stature perfectly suited the rugged Captain Dallas in Alien, the wise Commander Viper in Top Gun, and the no-nonsense Duke Forrest in M*A*S*H, enhancing his everyman heroism.
- Starred in over 40 films including A River Runs Through It, The Rookie, Steel Magnolias, The Dead Zone, and Contact.
- Emmy-nominated for his leading role as Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the TV series Picket Fences, where his 176.5 cm frame embodied small-town integrity.
Skerritt's height has been a cornerstone of his versatile career spanning more than 200 television episodes since 1962.