Remembering Tom Troupe: Veteran Actor of “Mission: Impossible” and “Star Trek” Dies at 97

Tom Troupe, a respected name in both stage and screen, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at the age of 97. His representative confirmed the news, marking the end of a remarkable career that spanned over six decades in the entertainment industry.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe’s early life was shaped by service and ambition. He moved to New York in 1948 to pursue acting but paused his journey to serve in the Korean War, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery. After his military service, he returned to New York and began his acting journey with a Broadway debut in 1957 in The Diary of Anne Frank.

How did Tom Troupe make his mark on television and film?

In 1967, Troupe relocated to Los Angeles, a move that launched him into a prolific television career. Over the years, he appeared in more than 70 TV shows, often playing memorable one-episode roles. Some of his standout appearances were in iconic series such as Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, The Fugitive, Cheers, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and The Wild Wild West.

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He also ventured into film, co-writing and starring in the 1968 movie Sofi, based on Nikolai Gogol’s Diary of a Madman. Despite his television success, Troupe never left the stage. He continued acting in plays like The Lion in Winter, Father’s Day, and The Gin Game, which he performed alongside his wife, actress Carole Cook. Cook passed away in 2023.

Who does Tom Troupe leave behind?

Tom is survived by his son, Christopher Troupe, and daughter-in-law, Becky Coulter. While his passing marks the end of an era, his legacy lives on through his body of work and the countless performances that touched audiences across generations.

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