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India Today
2 days ago
- 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
2 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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)
New York Post
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rhea Perlman was shocked over 'Cheers' co-star George Wendt's death
Cheers to him. Rhea Perlman is weighing in on the recent death of her former 'Cheers' co-star, George Wendt. 'That was the saddest thing ever, when George passed away,' Perlman, 77, exclusively told The Post while promoting her new Netflix show, 'Too Much.' Advertisement 'Really unexpected. None of us thought he was that sick. And I don't think he thought he was that sick – because we had seen him not that long ago during the Emmys. We did some special bit during the Emmys,' she recalled, referring to the 'Cheers' reunion during the 2024 awards ceremony. 7 Rhea Perlman as Carla Tortelli, George Wendt as Norm Peterson in 'Cheers.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images 7 Rhea Perlman as Carla Tortelli, George Wendt as Norm Peterson in 'Cheers.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement 'And I would run into George and his wife, Bernadette [Birkett], often on the street in the valley where they lived,' she revealed. 'Everything seemed just fine.' Wendt died at age 76 of cardiac arrest on May 20. His death certificate also reportedly listed congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease and hypertension as underlying causes. 'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis was Wendt's nephew. 7 George Wendt and Rhea Pearlman of 'Cheers' arrive for NBC's 75th Anniversary Special May 5, 2002 at Rockefeller Center. Getty Images Advertisement 'He's as fun and kind and as warm as any character he played on television or in films,' Sudeikis, 49, said in June after the star's passing. 'He was an incredible influence to me, both as someone that plays the trail being from the Midwest and teaching me that acting was a career you could actually have, and it's also a career where you could meet the love of your life like his wife, and AKA permanent girlfriend, Bernadette,' the 'Saturday Night Live' alum concluded. 7 John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, Ted Danson, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman and Kirstie Alley of 'Cheers.' WireImage Wendt was famous for playing Norm Peterson in the iconic sitcom 'Cheers,' which aired on NBC for eleven seasons from 1982 to 1993. Advertisement The show followed former Red Sox pitcher-turned-bar owner Sam Malone (Ted Danson), and the various employees and patrons of the bar, including bar regular Norm (Wendt), barmaid Dianne (Shelley Long), bartender 'Coach' (Nicholas Colasanto) bar regular Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer), bartender Woody Boyd (Woody Harrelson), and wisecracking cocktail waitress Carla (Perlman). 'He was just the sweetest man in the world,' Perlman told The Post. 7 John Ratzenberger, Woody Harrelson, Shelley Long, Ted Danson, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman in 'Cheers.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection 7 helley Long as Diane Chambers, Ted Danson as Sam Malone, Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd, John Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin, George Wendt as Norm Peterson, (center) Rhea Perlman as Carla Tortelli. NBCUniversal via Getty Images 7 James Burrows, Ted Dasnson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt in 2016. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images She recalled that in 'Cheers,' Norm would sit on the bar while Carla often stood nearby. 'Every once in a while, I'd give him a punch, because that's what Carla does,' she explained. 'I'm punching him out of love.' Advertisement 'He would go 'ow!' and make me feel like I really hurt him. And I'd go, 'Oh, stop it! You didn't even feel that.'' She quipped, 'He was like a pussy cat.'
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ted Danson reveals he was ‘dead wrong' in thinking Shelley Long would be ‘terrible' for ‘Cheers'
Ted Danson's predictions weren't in a good place. The actor, 77, got candid on having a history of being wrong while starring on the NBC sitcom 'Cheers' from 1982 to 1993. 'I had the reputation on 'Cheers' where if I said, suggested something, pretty much—this is not self-deprecating humor or false humility—I was dead wrong,' Danson said while on the Wednesday episode of his SiriusXM podcast with Woody Harrelson, 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name,' adding, 'And if they did the opposite, it would work brilliantly.' Advertisement 8 Ted Danson on his podcast. Team Coco/YouTube His guest, Andy Richter, asked the comedian if things ever changed over the course of 11 seasons. 'No, I know,' Danson continued. 'I will tell Mary [Steenburgen], I'll say, 'Turn right here,' and she'll say, 'Thank you, but I know it's left.' Yeah. I'm sorry. You were right. It was right. I love being able to have an opinion, and I don't really have that much at stake because it's wrong. I'm okay to be wrong.' Advertisement 'The Good Place' alum's history of being wrong dates all the way back to 'Cheers,' the show set in a Boston bar, which also starred Harrelson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer, and late stars George Wendt and Kirstie Alley. 8 Shelley Long as Diane Chambers, Ted Danson as Sam Malone. NBCUniversal via Getty Images 'One of my first obvious ones was 'Cheers' casting Shelley Long. And I'm going, 'Oh, no, not Shelley Long. That'd be, that's all wrong. She'd be terrible for that,'' Danson recalled. 'And she, right out of the shoot, she became this instant, brilliant character actor doing a brilliant job. Serving the entire thing perfectly. It sounds like I'm discounting all the other actors, but that first year she put us on the map. Yeah, she really did.' Long, 75, portrayed Diane Chambers in the sitcom and earned five Emmy nominations. She took home the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1983. Long also won two Golden Globe Awards for her role. Advertisement This isn't the first time Danson, who played bar owner Sam Malone, has acknowledged his faux pas — and he's pretty certain the actress knows. 8 Ted Danson and Shelley Long onstage at the 2006 TV Land Awards. Getty Images 'Yeah, I've said it enough that yeah,' he said about Long knowing. 'But she may not. Maybe she never listened to anything I've ever said. I say it as a form of compliment, 'cause my God, she is astounding.' At the 2024 Emmys, the cast of 'Cheers' reunited on stage with Danson, Grammer, Perlman, Ratzenberger and Wendt. Advertisement Long and Harrelson were not in attendance. 'I'm sorry Shelley [wasn't there] and Woody was off doing a play in London — which I saw, and he was amazing,' Danson said at the time. 'But it was lovely.' 8 Shelley Long as Diane Chambers, Ted Danson as Sam Malone on 'Cheers.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images Shelley was Danson's love interest on the sitcom before leaving after Season 5 in 1987. Alley joined the show as Rebecca Howe in Season 6. Rumors of a feud between Danson and Long surfaced for years, but the pair chalked it up to different acting styles. 'I ain't gonna say anything bad about my partner. I mean, my wife and I have terrible arguments sometimes, and they're kind of our business. Our relationship, Shelley's and mine, has included not being happy with each other and being happy with each other,' Danson told People in 1987. 8 Shelley Long. Getty Images Long added that same year, 'Terrible teasing went on in the relationship and outside the relationship, but our energy went into our work, and it paid off.' Advertisement In May, the 'Cheers' family lost another one of their own when Wendt, who played Norm Peterson, died at age 76. Alley had already passed away in December 2022 at 71 after a brief battle with colon cancer. His family rep confirmed the news to The Post, saying Wendt 'died peacefully in his sleep while at home' on May 20. 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him,' the statement read. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' 8 'Cheers' cast. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement Danson shared his heartfelt sentiments after the news broke. 'I am devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us,' a rep for Danson shared with The Post. 'I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie.' Perlman, 77, who played cocktail waitress Carla Tortelli on the show, also addressed Wendt's sudden death. 'George Wendt was the sweetest, kindest man I ever met. It was impossible not to like him,' she told The Post. 'As Carla, I was often standing next to him, as Norm always took the same seat at the end of the bar, which made it easy to grab him and beat the crap out of him at least once a week. I loved doing it and he loved pretending it didn't hurt. What a guy! I'll miss him more than words can say.' Advertisement 8 Shelley Long, Ted Danson, George Wendt on 'Cheers.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Before the actor's passing, he reunited with his 'Cheers' co-stars, Danson and Harrelson, 63, on an August 2024 episode of their podcast. During the episode, Wendt reminisced on how he landed the role of Norm Peterson on the series. 'My agent called and said, 'You know, honey, they want you to do this 'Cheers,'' he said. ''Now you're not available,' because I had this other show ['Making the Grade'] at Paramount for CBS. Then they go, 'But they want you to come in anyway, and it's really small, though.' I go, 'Oh, okay.'' Advertisement 8 George Wendt, Shelley Long, Ted Danson in the NBC sitcom. Courtesy Everett Collection 'I read it,' he went on, 'and then they decided they were going to try to make it work out where I could do both shows, and then the other show got canceled.' Wendt quickly became a fan favorite, earning six Emmy nominations for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. The show's creators Glen Charles, Les Charles and James Burrows shared about the comedian after his death: 'George Wendt was as lovable as the character he played on 'Cheers'. It was the perfect marriage of actor and character.' 'George was a gentleman and a gentle man. Norm was America's favorite barfly, and as the theme song said, everybody knew his name. And shouted it when he walked through the door. We were blessed to have him in our lives.'
