T.K. Carter
Actor · Since 1980
Known for
T.K. Carter is a durable American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'The Thing' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career. 'Space Jam' is close behind in visibility. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. The filmography leans toward comedy. Careers that pass the 49-year mark are a small club.
T.K. Carter
Actor · Since 1980
25 Movies · 16 Series
T.K. Carter is a durable American actor who has spent far more time working than being talked about. 'The Thing' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career. 'Space Jam' is close behind in visibility. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. The filmography leans toward comedy. Careers that pass the 49-year mark are a small club.
Movies
Plays Nauls
The Thing
1982
Plays Monstar NAWT (voice)
Space Jam
1996
Plays Russ
The Way Back
2020
Plays Dave Prince
Runaway Train
1985
Plays Lenny
My Favorite Martian
1999
Plays Iceman
Ski Patrol
1990
Plays Lester Kincaid
Domino
2005
Plays Cribbs
Southern Comfort
1981
Plays Shark, Oyster #3, Sea
Jamal the Funny Frog: Beach
2002
Plays Dentist Lloyd
Jamal the Funny Frog: Dentist
2002
Plays Chester
Seems Like Old Times
1980
Plays George
Polly
1989
Plays Smitty
A Rage in Harlem
1991
Plays Diavolo Washington
Doctor Detroit
1983
Plays Reggie / Regina
He's My Girl
1987
Plays Bill Cosby
Baadasssss!
2004
Plays Car Washer Employee
Corvette Summer
1978
Plays Do Wopper
The Hollywood Knights
1980
Plays Rodney
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
2005
Plays Dead Boy (voice)
A Cool Like That Christmas
1993
Plays Dee Jay
Underground Aces
1981
TV Shows
Plays Mike Fulton
Punky Brewster
1984
Plays Shabu
Just Our Luck
1983
Plays Alex (voice)
Turbo Teen
1984
Plays Gary McCullough
The Corner
2000
Plays Cliff
DAVE
2020
Plays T-Bone
The Steve Harvey Show
1996
Plays Lion (voice)
What a Cartoon!
1995
Plays Herbert 'Pops' Brown
The Bobby Brown Story
2018
Plays Anthony Julian (voice)
Jem
1985
Plays Rocksteady (voice)
The Transformers
1984
Plays Darnell Gaines
A Different World
1987
Plays T.K. Smooth
Moesha
1996
Plays Ty
Family Matters
1989
Plays Thelonious Harkness
How to Get Away with Murder
2014
Plays Lataurus Price
Stumptown
2019
Plays Ty
The Nanny
1993
Latest Trailers
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The Way Back
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DAVE
Cliff
2023Season 3
The Way Back
Russ
2020
Stumptown
Lataurus Price
2019Season 1
The Bobby Brown Story
Herbert 'Pops' Brown · 2 episodes
2018–
How to Get Away with Murder
Thelonious Harkness · 1 episode
2014–
Domino
Lester Kincaid
2005
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
Rodney
2005
Baadasssss!
Bill Cosby
2004
Jamal the Funny Frog: Dentist
Dentist Lloyd
2002
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is T.K. Carter still alive?
T.K. Carter passed away on January 9, 2026 at age 69.
What are the most famous roles of T.K. Carter?
T.K. Carter is best known for roles in The Thing, Space Jam, The Way Back.
How many movies has T.K. Carter been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1977), T.K. Carter has appeared in 25 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was T.K. Carter's first movie?
The career of T.K. Carter began with Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid (1977).
What is T.K. Carter's most recent movie or series?
T.K. Carter's most recent release is The Way Back, which premiered on March 5, 2020.
What TV shows has T.K. Carter appeared in?
On television, T.K. Carter has appeared in How to Get Away with Murder, The Nanny, Everybody Hates Chris, The Transformers.
T.K. Carter
1956-12-18 · New York City, New York, USA
Thomas Kent Carter (December 18, 1956 – January 9, 2026) was an American actor, comedian and writer best known for his roles in Seems Like Old Times (1980) Space Jam (1996) and The Thing (1982).