Tom Skerritt, a prolific actor who won an Emmy playing a hardworking sheriff in “Picket Fences” and appeared in hit Hollywood movies like “Top Gun” and “Alien,” has died, his family confirmed Thursday. He was 93.

Skerritt died Wednesday of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

“While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives,” his family said. “He cared deeply about imagination, creativity, storytelling, service, veterans, the natural world, and helping others find and share their own voices.”

Born Aug. 25, 1933, in Detroit, Skerritt landed in Hollywood after having served four years in the Air Force, intending to become a director.

But with his lean frame and weather-beaten good looks, Skerritt quickly found his place in front of the camera.

His breakthrough role was playing Capt.…