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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Troupe, ‘Star Trek' and ‘Cheers' actor, dies at 97
Tom Troupe, the veteran actor best known for appearances in 'Star Trek' and 'Cheers,' died Sunday. He was 97. Troupe died from natural causes at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., his representatives told USA Today. He had celebrated his birthday just five days earlier. Throughout a long and varied acting career, Troupe racked up credits in TV shows, movies and Broadway plays. He appeared on the first season of the original 'Star Trek' series back in 1967 and the initial 'Mission: Impossible' series that same year. Troupe continued popping up in well-known series and films through his career, including 'CHiPs,' 'Quincy, M.E.,' 'Archie Bunker's Place,' 'Cagney & Lacey,' 'Cheers,' 'Frasier' and 'ER.' Born in 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe began acting with local groups in his hometown before moving to New York in hopes of his big break in 1948. Troupe had to put his acting career on hold to serve in the Korean War, where he earned a Bronze Star. His first big-time Broadway job followed in 1957, when he starred in 'The Diary of Anne Frank.' He also collaborated with his wife, Carole Cook, on three more plays, 'The Lion in Winter,' 'Father's Day' and 'The Gin Game.' Troupe is survived by his son, Christopher, his daughter-in-law, Becky, and his granddaughter, Ashley, along with several nieces and nephews. Cook, who starred in 'Sixteen Candles' and 'The Lucy Show,' predeceased Troupe in 2023. ------------- Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Role Did Tom Troupe Play in Star Trek?
Wondering what role Tom Troupe played in Star Trek: The Original Series? As Troupe, the legendary actor, left for his heavenly abode, fans are recalling the character he played. The series focuses on Captain James Kirk and his team's journey to explore space and protect the United Federation of Planets. Here is everything you need to know about Troupe's character in the science fiction series. Tom Troupe's role in Star Trek: The Original Series explained Tom Troupe played the role of Lieutenant Harold in Star Trek: The Original Series. Lieutenant Harold was a male Human Starfleet officer in the mid-23rd century. He is known for working as a communications officer under the command of Commodore Travers. He had served at the Earth observation outpost on Cestus III in 2267. Harold's name was not shown on the screen but was revealed in the final draft script and dropped in the end credits. The series showcased Harold facing a Gorn attack that ended up destroying the outpost. For the unversed, Gorn was a walking reptile species from the Beta Quadrant. Following the attack, Harold tried to get things under control by communicating with the attacking ship. He requested the attackers to back off as there were children and women, but his efforts weren't paid off. The next day, Harold was found in a serious condition by a landing party from the USS Enterprise. Doctor Leonard McCoy realized that Harold's condition was critical, from shock to internal injuries. Later, the Gorn ended up attacking the landing party, and they decided to escape. Additionally, the doctor, Lang, and Kelowitz tried to protect Harold from the ambush. Soon, McCoy realized that Harold had only half an hour to survive. Further, things finally came under control, and Harold was teleported along with the landing party. Later, the team decided to treat his injuries in the Sickbay. After he became stable, he made an important revelation to McCoy, Spock, and Kirk. He told them about the events at the outpost and how it had never sent a signal to the Enterprise. Tom Troupe, who played the iconic role, died on Sunday morning at the age of 97. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beloved Actor of TV's Golden Era Confirmed Dead at 97 by Family
Beloved Actor of TV's Golden Era Confirmed Dead at 97 by Family originally appeared on Parade. If you watched TV in the '60s, '70s, or '80s, chances are Tom Troupe made a cameo in your living room. The veteran actor—who guest-starred on Star Trek, Cheers, and Mission: Impossible—died on Sunday, July 20. He was 97. 'My uncle, Tom Troupe, died peacefully at home this morning,' Troupe's nephew, Mark Cocanougher, wrote on Instagram. 'He had a lovely, full life, and an equally graceful departure. His dear son, Christopher Troupe, was here all day yesterday, and that was such a source of peace for them and for me. I know that Tom and my aunt, Carole Cook, touched many lives, and I'm grateful for any positive impact they have had among so many friends and fans through their work and generous spirit.' Troupe's death was also confirmed by his longtime publicist, Harlan Boll, who told the Los Angeles Times he died of natural causes. After the news broke, it didn't take long for the internet to react. 'We lost a dear dear friend today,' one person captioned a photo of himself smiling alongside Troupe. 'Tom was a brilliant actor and devoted husband. We miss your jokes and stories and true friendship… Godspeed, Tom.' Entertainment reporter George Pennacchio also honored Troupe's legacy, writing, 'You may not know his name but Tom Troupe performed for decades on Broadway, on TV and in movies… He made his Broadway debut in 1957 in The Diary of Anne Frank… Tom was married to actress Carole Cook for almost 60 years, until her passing in 2023.' Even the I Love Lucy fan community paid respects. The Lucy Lounge wrote, 'We are saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Troupe, longtime friend of Lucy and family… He and his beloved Carole were one of show business's most devoted couples.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Born July 15, 1928, in North Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe moved to New York in 1948 and studied under Uta Hagen on scholarship. He served in the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze Star. In 1957, he made his Broadway debut as Peter van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1958, where he quickly became a staple in episodic television, with credits on more than 75 classic shows including The Fugitive, Knots Landing, CHiPs, Cagney & Lacey, Frasier, The Wild Wild West, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Archie Bunker's Place. 🍳 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & fun food news in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 Beyond TV, Troupe appeared in The Big Fisherman, The Devil's Brigade, Summer School, and My Own Private Idaho. He was married to actress Carole Cook from 1964 until her death in 2023. Together, the two shared the stage in productions like The Lion in Winter, The Gin Game, and Father's Day. They were honored with a joint L.A. Ovation Award for Career Achievement in 2002. Troupe is survived by his son Christopher Troupe, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley Troupe, and several nieces and nephews. Beloved Actor of TV's Golden Era Confirmed Dead at 97 by Family first appeared on Parade on Jul 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Star Trek star Tom Troupe dies aged 97, five days after celebrating birthday
Star Trek and Mission: Impossible star Tom Troupe has died aged 97, his family confirmed on Sunday. The actor passed away at his home in Beverly Hills, California from natural causes on July 20, just five days after his birthday. He is survived by his son Christopher Troupe, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley Troupe and several nieces and nephews. Tom was married to Sixteen Candles actress Carole Cook from 1964 until her death from heart failure at the age of 98 in 2023. Instead of flowers, requests for donations have been made to either the Entertainment Community Fund or the Pasadena Humane Society. The actor was born on July 15, 1928, in North Kansas City, Missouri. He moved to New York in 1948, and studied at the Herbert Berghof Studio in Manhattan in the early 1950s, after he was given a scholarship from the late Reversal of Fortune actress-and-teacher, Uta Hagen. Tom also served in the Korean War - which was fought from 1950 until 1953 - and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service. He married his first wife Sally Singer on June 5, 1955. The couple welcomed son Christopher before divorcing in 1962. After serving in the war, Tom returned to New York and made his Broadway debut as Peter van Daan in 1957's The Diary of Anne Frank, which also starred Joseph Schildkraut and Gusti Huber. The following year, he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he landed dozens of top film and TV acting jobs during the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Some of his most notable acting credits included playing David Day in the Mission: Impossible TV series, as well as being cast as Lieutenant Matthew Harold in the Star Trek TV series, both in 1967. He also appeared in The Fugitive, The Wild, Wild West, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Cagney and Lacey, CHiPs, Knots Landing and Murder She Wrote. On stage, Tom co-starred alongside Carole in The Lion in Winter, Fathers Day and The Gin Game. He also co-wrote a one-actor play called The Diary of a Madman. Tom also co-founded The Faculty, a Los Angeles-based acting school, alongside Charles Nelson Reilly, Lu Leonard, John Erman, and Dom DeLuise.
The Independent
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Veteran actor who starred in Star Trek dies aged 97
Veteran stage and screen actor Tom Troupe has passed away at the age of 97 from natural causes at his Beverly Hills home. Troupe made his Broadway debut in 1957, starring as Peter in the original production of The Diary of Anne Frank. Throughout his extensive career, he appeared in numerous television shows, including notable roles in Cheers and Star Trek, as well as films such as My Own Private Idaho. He was married to actress Carole Cook from 1964 until her death in January 2023, and they were jointly honoured with an L.A. Ovation Award for Career Achievement in 2002. Troupe also co-wrote and starred in the 1968 film Sofi, an adaptation of a play based on Nikolai Gogol's The Diary of a Madman.
