“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.

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.

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

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

Rest easy, Mr. Skerritt. 🫡