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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.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Tom Troupe dead: Star Trek and Mission: Impossible star dies as family makes heart-wrenching request
Star Trek and Mission: Impossible star Tom Troupe has died aged 97. The legendary Hollywood actor passed away from natural causes at his home in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, on Sunday - just five days after his birthday. He was married to Sixteen Candles actress Carole Cook from 1964 until her death in 2023. She died aged 98 of heart failure. Troupe is survived by his son Christopher Troupe, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley Troupe and several nieces and nephews. In a statement, his family shared their heart-rending request for those wishing to send their commiserations. They revealed that instead of flowers, they would prefer donations to the Entertainment Community Fund, a charity that supports performers, or the Pasadena Humane Society animal shelter. Troupe 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, after being given a scholarship from the late Reversal of Fortune actress and teacher, Uta Hagen. The Cheers star fought in the Korean War - which went on from 1950 to 1953 - and was given a Bronze Star for his service. Troupe married his first wife, actress Sally Singer on June 5, 1955 and they had a son Christopher before divorcing in 1962. Singer, who died in 2012, was an established actress who starred in Fanny Hill Meets Lady Chatterley, Robert Montgomery Presents , and Have Gun - Will Travel. Troupe returned to New York after the war and made his Broadway debut as Peter van Daan in 1957's The Diary of Anne Frank. This is a breaking news story. More to follow.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Star Trek and Mission: Impossible star Tom Troupe dies aged 97: Hollywood in mourning as legendary actor passes away just five days after celebrating his 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, Los Angeles, 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. Troupe 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. Troupe served in the Korean War - which was fought from 1950 until 1953 - and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service. Following the war, Tim 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, Troupe 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. Troupe also appeared in The Fugitive, The Wild, Wild West, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Cagney and Lacey, CHiPs, Knots Landing and Murder She Wrote. Further credits include Cheers, The Big Fisherman, The Devil's Brigade, Kelly's Heroes, Summer School and My Own Private Idaho. On stage, he co-starred alongside Carole - who along with Troupe was honoured with the 2002 Los Angeles Ovation Award for Career Achievement - 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. Troupe also co-founded The Faculty, a Los Angeles-based acting school, alongside Charles Nelson Reilly, Lu Leonard, John Erman, and Dom DeLuise.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Star Trek and Mission: Impossible actor Tom Troupe dies aged 97
Tom Troupe has died days after turning 97 (Picture: Tibrina Hobson/WireImage) Tom Troupe, best known for his appearances in the TV series Star Trek, Cheers, and Mission:Impossible, has died at his home in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. The actor died on July 20 from natural causes just five days after his 97th birthday, a family spokesperson announced. The actor is best remembered for his various guest spot TV appearances in shows including Cagney and Lacey, Kelly's Heroes, My Own Private Idaho, CHiPs, Knots Landing, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., This Is the Life, and Fraiser. The actor was married to Carole Cook, who appeared in Sixteen Candles, The Lucy Show, and Break A Hip. The couple married in 1964 and were together until her death from a heart failure at the age of 98 in 2023. The family has asked for donations instead of flowers, suggesting the donations be made to either the Entertainment Community Fund or the Pasadena Humane Society. Troupe starred as Lt. Harold in Star Trek: The Original Series (Picture: Paramount) Carol Cook (R) died in 2023 (Picture: Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock) The actor was born on July 15, 1928, in North Kansas City, Missouri. He lived in New York in the late 1940s and served in the Korean War in the early 50s. In 1957, Troupe made his Broadway debut as Peter van Daan in 1957's The Diary of Anne Frank, also starring Joseph Schildkraut and Gusti Huber. In 1958, he moved to Los Angeles and landed dozens of TV jobs across the following decades and into the 90s. Troupe also played David Day in Mission: Impossible (Picture: CBS) The actor has been remembered by his friends and family (Picture: Victor Colin Sumner/Fairfax Media via Getty Images). Alongside his numerous acting credentials, Troupe also co-founded The Faculty, a Los Angeles-based acting school, alongside Charles Nelson Reilly, Lu Leonard, John Erman, and Dom DeLuise. He also co-wrote a one-actor play called The Diary of a Madman. Troupe is survived by his son Christopher Troupe, daughter-in-law Becky Coulter, granddaughter Ashley Troupe and several nieces and nephews. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: Michael Madsen's cause of death revealed weeks after actor died aged 67 Arrow MORE: Beloved BBC comedy officially returning two years after being axed Arrow MORE: Martin Freeman pays tribute to 'beloved and razor sharp' Jo Bacon after death at 72
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Star Trek actor Tom Troupe dead at 97
Star Trek and Mission: Impossible star Tom Troupe has died aged 97. The film star passed away at his home in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California from natural causes on July 20 - 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. Tom 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 served in the Korean War - which was fought from 1950 until 1953 - and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service. Following the war, Tim 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, Tom 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. Tom also appeared in The Fugitive, The Wild, Wild West, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Cagney and Lacey, CHiPs, Knots Landing, Murder, She Wrote, Cheers, The Big Fisherman, The Devil's Brigade, Kelly's Heroes, Summer School and My Own Private Idaho. On stage, he co-starred alongside Carole - who with Tom was honoured with the 2002 Los Angeles Ovation Award for Career Achievement - 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.
