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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
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.
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tom Troupe, 'Mary Hartman,' 'Cheers' and 'Star Trek' actor, dies at 97
Broadway actor and writer Tom Troupe, best known for his television appearances in "Star Trek" and "Cheers" as well as film roles in "Kelly's Heroes" and "My Own Private Idaho," has died. He was 97. Troupe died Sunday, July 20, in his Beverly Hills, California, home from natural causes, according to a press release. His death follows his late wife, "Sixteen Candles" actress Carole Cook, who died in 2023. Troupe got his start on Broadway in 1957's "The Diary of Ann Frank." The Kansas City, Missouri, native also starred in a few stage productions with his wife of nearly 60 years: "The Lion in Winter," "Fathers Day" and "The Gin Game." He also cowrote the one-man play "The Diary of a Madman." Troupe's lengthy inventory of TV credits include more than 75 appearances, including "Murder, She Wrote," "The Fugitive," "Mission: Impossible," "The Wild Wild West," "Knots Landing" and "Frasier." He starred as Bob Gilroy in "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," Judge William E. Grey in "Cheers," Tancred Baumgartner in "ER" and Lt. Harold in the original "Star Trek" series. The movies "The Big Fisherman," "The Devil's Brigade" and "Summer School" count among his more than 60 years of acting credits. Troupe is survived by his son, Christopher Troupe, as well as a granddaughter. Carole Cook, legend of theater and screen and close friend of Lucille Ball, dead at 98 Troupe's late wife, born Mildred Frances Cook, was an actress who had her own lengthy screen and stage career and had a close friendship with late comedy icon Lucille Ball. She died in 2023 of heart failure at age 98, three days before what would have been her 99th birthday. Contributing: Charles Trepany
New York Post
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Tom Troupe, ‘Star Trek' and ‘Mission: Impossible' actor, dead at 97
Veteran actor Tom Troupe has died. He was 97. Troupe passed away due to natural causes at his Beverly Hills home on Sunday morning, his spokesperson confirmed to several media outlets. Troupe's nephew, Mark Cocanougher, also shared the sad news on Instagram. 9 Tom Troupe during the 5th Annual TV Land Awards in 2007. WireImage 'My uncle, Tom Troupe, died peacefully at home this morning,' Cocanougher wrote. '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,' the tribute added. 9 Tom Troupe in Australia in 1978. Fairfax Media via Getty Images Born on July 15, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe performed in local theater productions before he moved to New York City in 1948 and studied acting at the Herbert Berghof Studio. After serving in the Korean War, Troupe returned to NYC and made his Broadway debut in 1957 as Peter van Daan in the production of 'The Diary of Ann Frank.' 9 Tom Troupe with his late wife Carole Cook in 2013. Getty Images for Art of Elysium Troupe later moved to Los Angeles and landed roles in dozens of movies and TV shows. On the big screen, he appeared in 'The Big Fisherman,' 'The Devil's Brigade,' 'Che!,' 'Kelly's Heroes,' 'Making It,' 'Summer School' and 'My Own Private Idaho,' while his television credits included 'Star Trek,' 'Mission: Impossible,' 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,' 'Cagney & Lacey,' 'Cheers,' 'Highway to Heaven,' 'Murder She Wrote' and 'Who's the Boss?' 9 Tom Troupe in 'Star Trek.' CBS 9 Tom Troupe in 'Mission: Impossible.' Paramount 9 Tom Troupe, Lois Neddleton and Dawyn Lyn in 'Marcus Welby, M.D.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Troupe was also in other stage productions such as 'The Lion in Winter,' 'The Gin Game' and 'Father's Day,' all of which co-starred his late wife Carole Cook. In addition, Troupe starred in the national tour of 'Same Time Next Year' with Barbara Rush, the Broadway production of 'Romantic Comedy' with Mia Farrow and his one-actor play 'The Diary of a Madman.' 9 Tom Troupe, Shelley Long, Ted Danson in 'Cheers.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection 9 Alex Henteloff, Tom Troupe in 'The Young Rebels.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Cook, who had her own prolific acting career that involved being Lucille Ball's protégé, died of heart failure in 2023 at age 98. 9 Carole Cook and Tom Troupe at The Art Of Elysium's Genesis in Los Angeles in 2013. Getty Images In 2002, the couple were the first husband and wife to receive the Theatre Ovation Award for Career Achievement. Troupe is survived by his son Christopher Troupe, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley Troupe and several nieces and nephews.
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.
