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Pink Villa
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who Was Tom Troupe? Find Out as Star Trek Actor and Broadway Veteran Passes Away at 97
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual's death. Tom Troupe, a seasoned actor known for his roles in Cheers, Star Trek, and more than 75 television series, passed away at the age of 97. He passed away Sunday morning at his home in Beverly Hills, just five days after his birthday. His death, due to natural causes, was confirmed by his public relations representatives. A veteran actor across stage and screen Born on July 15, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, Tom Troupe began his acting journey in local theater before relocating to New York City in 1948. He studied at the Herbert Berghof Studio under the guidance of Uta Hagen, having received a scholarship. He later served in the Korean War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star, as per Variety. Troupe made his Broadway debut in 1957 as Peter van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank, performing alongside Joseph Schildkraut. A year later, he relocated to Los Angeles and began building a prolific career in television and film. Throughout the 1960s to the 1990s, Troupe appeared in several iconic TV shows. His notable credits include Star Trek, The Fugitive, Mission: Impossible, The Wild, Wild West, Mary Hartman, Cagney & Lacey, CHiPs, Knots Landing, Murder, She Wrote, Cheers, Frasier, and Archie Bunker's Place. His presence on screen brought a dependable charm and professionalism to both guest roles and recurring appearances. Here's what you may not know about his film and theater career Troupe also worked in major films, including The Big Fisherman, The Devil's Brigade, Kelly's Heroes, Summer School, and My Own Private Idaho. In the theater, he often performed with his wife, Carole Cook, in stage productions such as The Gin Game, The Lion in Winter, and Fathers' Day. He also toured with Same Time Next Year alongside Barbara Rush and appeared on Broadway in Romantic Comedy with Mia Farrow. One of his personal projects included the one-man play The Diary of a Madman, which he co-wrote. Troupe was married to actress Carole Cook until her passing in 2023 at age 98. The couple were widely admired for their decades-long relationship both on and off stage. He is survived by his son, Christopher Troupe; daughter-in-law, Becky Coulter; granddaughter, Ashley Troupe; and several nieces and nephews.
India Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Veteran actor Tom Troupe, known for Star Trek and Mission Impossible, dies at 97
Veteran actor Tom Troupe, known for his roles in 'Star Trek' and 'Mission: Impossible', has died at the age of 97 at his home in Beverly Hills. The news was confirmed by his publicist, Harlan reported by Deadline, Troupe, died of natural causes. He was best known for his work in Broadway productions and his roles in over 75 television shows. His performances in iconic television series such as 'Frasier' and 'Cheers' made him a familiar face across generations of on July 15, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe began his acting journey in local theatre productions before relocating to New York City during the 1940s. There, he trained under renowned acting coach Uta Hagen at the Herbert Berghof Studio. Troupe also served in the Korean War and was honoured with the Bronze Star for his service. He made his Broadway debut in 1957 in 'The Diary of Anne Frank'. A year later, he shifted to Los Angeles, marking the beginning of his Hollywood chapter. Over the years, he has featured in a wide array of popular television programmes, including 'The Wild Wild West', 'CHiPs', 'Cagney & Lacey', 'ER', 'Knots Landing', and 'Murder'. His film credits include titles such as 'Kelly's Heroes', 'The Devil's Brigade', 'Summer School', and 'My Own Private Idaho', where he starred alongside River Phoenix and Keanu the screen, Troupe maintained a deep connection with theatre. He frequently performed with his wife of nearly six decades, Carole Cook, who passed away in 2023. The couple shared the stage in productions such as 'The Lion in Winter', 'Father's Day', and 'The Gin Game'. In 2002, they were jointly honoured with the prestigious Theatre Ovation Award for Career Achievement, the first married couple to receive the also toured nationally with Barbara Rush in 'Same Time, Next Year', and starred in his co-written stage play, 'The Diary of a Madman'.- Ends
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Troupe star of 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Star Trek' passes away at 97
Veteran actor Tom Troupe, who made a name for himself on stage, film and television, has sadly passed away. He was 97. According to a report on Deadline, Troupe died at his Beverly Hills home. 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.
Mint
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Mission: Impossible, Star Trek actor Tom Troupe passes away at 97
Washington DC [US], July 21 (ANI): Veteran actor Tom Troupe, who appeared on stage and screen both silver and small over a career spanning six decades, has died at the age of 97 at his home in Beverly Hills. The news was confirmed by his publicist, Harlan Boll, and multiple media outlets, as reported by Deadline. 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. Born on July 15, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe began acting in local theater productions before moving to New York City in the 1940s. He studied acting under Uta Hagen at the Herbert Berghof Studio. Troupe also served in the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze Star for his efforts. Troupe made his Broadway debut in 1957 in The Diary of Anne Frank and later moved to Los Angeles in 1958, where his Hollywood journey began. 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. In addition to his screen work, Troupe had a strong presence in theater. He often performed alongside his wife of nearly 60 years, Carole Cook, who passed away in 2023. Together, they starred in plays such as The Lion in Winter, Father's Day, and The Gin Game. The couple was awarded the 2002 Theatre Ovation Award for Career Achievement, making history as the first married pair to receive the honor. Troupe also toured nationally with Barbara Rush in Same Time, Next Year and starred in his co-written play The Diary of a Madman. (ANI)
News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Tom Troupe, Mission Impossible And Star Trek Actor, Dies At 97
Tom Troupe, veteran actor from Sixteen Candles and Star Trek, died at 97. He trained under Uta Hagen and served in the Korean War. Tom Troupe, a seasoned actor who spent more than six decades on stage and screen, passed away at his Beverly Hills home due to natural causes. He was 97. His death was confirmed by publicist Harlan Boll, just five days after Troupe celebrated his birthday on July 15. Troupe, widely recognised for his work in Sixteen Candles, Star Trek, The Lucy Show, and Mission: Impossible, is survived by his son Christopher, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley Troupe, and several nieces and nephews. His death comes two years after the passing of his wife, actress Carole Cook, in January 2023. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1928, Troupe's interest in acting began early. After moving to New York in 1948, he trained under acting legend Uta Hagen at the Herbert Berghof Studio, a scholarship he earned for his early promise on stage. Before launching his professional career, he served in the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service. Troupe's Broadway debut came in 1957 when he played Peter van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank alongside Joseph Schildkraut. The following year, he moved to Los Angeles and built an impressive television and film résumé, appearing in popular shows like The Fugitive, Cagney & Lacey, Cheers, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Knots Landing. His film work included titles such as Kelly's Heroes, Summer School, The Devil's Brigade, and My Own Private Idaho. On stage, he frequently collaborated with his wife, starring in productions like The Lion in Winter, Father's Day, and The Gin Game. He also appeared in the national tour of Same Time, Next Year and performed on Broadway in Romantic Comedy with Mia Farrow. A passionate writer, he co-authored and starred in the one-man play The Diary of a Madman. Following news of his passing, fans on Reddit remembered him fondly. One tribute read, 'A ripe old age. Rest easy, Sir." Another shared, 'Prolific stage and screen actor. Rest in peace, and thanks for the memories." In his memory, the family has suggested donations be made to the Entertainment Community Fund or the Pasadena Humane Society. May his soul rest in peace! First Published: July 21, 2025, 08:05 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
