The veteran screen and stage actor, who passed away on July 20, 2025, at 97 years of age in his home in Beverly Hills, is none other than Hollywood’s Tom Troupe, best remembered for his outstanding guest appearances in Mission: Impossible and Star Trek, among the 75 other television shows which feature him over a career spanning more than six decades.
Early Life and Military Service
Tom Troupe was born on July 15, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri. He had begun his arts journey with local theater. He served in the Korean War, and that was when he earned a Bronze Star for bravery before he began acting full-time.
Broadway Beginnings
The Broadway stage debut for Troupe came in 1957, when he played Peter van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank. His stage career took off after that with performances in The Lion in Winter, Father’s Day, and The Gin Game; often he shared the boards with his wife, actress Carole Cook, who passed away in 2023.
Television and Film Career
Tom Troupe had become quite identified with American television in the role of multiples series of his time, including:
Mission: Impossible
Star Trek
The Fugitive
Cagney & Lacey
Cheers
CHiPs
Knots Landing
Murder, She Wrote
His credits on the big screen included:
Kelly’s Heroes
The Devil’s Brigade
Summer School
My Own Private Idaho
His versatility allowed him to segue between genres of TV drama, comedy, or action, earning him respect among generations of viewers.
Honors and Legacy
The Ovation Award for Career Achievement awarded to Tom and Carole Cook in 2002 was the first time it had been offered to a married couple. Also co-founding The Faculty, an acting school in Los Angeles, he nurtured many aspiring actors.
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Survived by Family
Son: Christopher Troupe
Daughter-in-law: Becky Coulter
Granddaughter: Ashley Troupe
Several nieces and nephews
He lived for a great life of passion, humility, and artistry excellence, passing just five days after his birthday of 97.
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