Tom Troupe star of 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Star Trek' passes away at 97
An official confirmation was put out by his publicist, Harlan Boll, as reported by multiple media outlets.
Troupe, who passed away of natural causes, was best known for his work in Broadway productions and his roles in over 75 television shows. His performances in iconic series such as 'Star Trek,' 'Mission: Impossible,' 'Frasier,' and 'Cheers' made him a familiar face to viewers across generations.
Early Life
Born on July 15, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe began his journey in acting through local theatre before moving to New York City in the 1940s.
He studied under celebrated acting coach Uta Hagen at the Herbert Berghof Studio. A veteran of the Korean War, Troupe was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.
Acting Career
Over the years, he appeared in popular TV shows such as The Wild Wild West, CHiPs, Cagney & Lacey, ER, Knots Landing, and Murder, She Wrote. On the big screen, he was seen in films like Kelly's Heroes, The Devil's Brigade, Summer School, and My Own Private Idaho, alongside
River Phoenix
and
Keanu Reeves
.
A passionate theatre artist throughout his life, Troupe frequently performed with his wife of nearly 60 years, actress
Carole Cook
. She sadly passed away in 2023. Together, they starred in productions like The Lion in Winter, Father's Day, and The Gin Game. In 2002, the couple was jointly honoured with the Theatre Ovation Award for Career Achievement, becoming the first married pair to receive the distinction.
Troupe also toured nationally with Barbara Rush in Same Time, Next Year and took the stage in his co-written play The Diary of a Madman.
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