“Viper”, the senior instructor from Top Gun. Great supporting actor in a great movie.

I remember him from Contact. He took Ellie's (Jodie Foster) spot on the rocket ship. It blew up. Then Ellie got to go on the next one. He played a good role of the mentor turned backstabber.

RIP Dude had a long career. Great actor.

And in Cheech and Chong's 'Up In Smoke', which always amused me.

Close all the hatches behind him. He’s moving on.

I am just in the middle of a "Picket Fences" rewatch (which I recommend to everyone: It's a thoughtful series from a more civilized time...).

RIP, Tom
The world will miss you.

Rest easy, Mr. Skerritt. 🫡