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Veteran actor Tom Troupe, whose career spanned decades and included numerous television appearances, passed away Sunday morning at the age of 97.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Troupe relocated to New York in 1948 to pursue acting. However, his career was briefly postponed by his service in the Korean War, where he earned a bronze star. Upon his return, Troupe made his Broadway debut in 1957’s production of “The Diary of Ann Frank.”
A decade later, Troupe moved to Los Angeles, where his career flourished. He appeared in over 70 television shows, often in guest roles. His notable credits include appearances on iconic series such as “Mission: Impossible,” “Star Trek,” “The Fugitive,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” “The Wild Wild West,” and “Cheers.”
Beyond television, Troupe co-wrote and starred in the 1968 film “Sofi,” adapted from Nikolai Gogol’s “Diary of a Madman.” He also remained active in theater, with roles in productions like “The Lion in Winter,” “Fathers Day,” and “The Gin Game,” sharing the stage in the latter with his late wife, Carole Cook, who passed away earlier this year.
Troupe is survived by his son, Christopher Troupe, and daughter-in-law, Becky Coulter.