Thomas Carter
Not every screen career happens in front of the lens: Thomas Carter is an American director whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. A 42-year run behind the camera is not a common thing. Among all the credits, 'Coach Carter' reached the widest audience. 'Save the Last Dance' rounds out the better-known part of the record.
Thomas Carter
7 Directed
38 Series
Not every screen career happens in front of the lens: Thomas Carter is an American director whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. A 42-year run behind the camera is not a common thing. Among all the credits, 'Coach Carter' reached the widest audience. 'Save the Last Dance' rounds out the better-known part of the record.
TV Shows
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Five Points
2018
Director
Gone
2018
Director
Hill Street Blues
1981
Director
Equal Justice
1990
Director
St. Elsewhere
1982
Director
The White Shadow
1978
Director
Roots
2016
Director
Fame
1982
Director
A Year in the Life
1986
Director
Amazing Stories
1985
Director
Hack
2002
Director
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Director
Project Blue Book
2019
Director
Remington Steele
1982
Director
UC: Undercover
2001
Director
Miami Vice
1984
Director
A Year in the Life
1987
Director
Brotherhood
2006
Director
Bay City Blues
1983
Director
Call to Glory
1984
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Midnight Caller
1988
Director
Bret Maverick
1981
Director
Damages
2007
Director
Heart of the City
1986
Director
Trauma Center
1983
Director
Michael Hayes
1997
Director
Ice
2016
Director
Shades of Blue
2016
Director
The Resident
2018
Director
SEAL Team
2017
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The Morning Show
Director · 1 episode
2019–
TV
Project Blue Book
Director · 2 episodes
2019–
TV
New Amsterdam
Director · 1 episode
2018–
TV
Five Points
Director · 20 episodes
2018–
TV
Gone
Director · 12 episodes
2018–
TV
The Resident
Director · 1 episode
2018–
TV
SEAL Team
Director · 1 episode
2017–
TV
American Gods
Director · 1 episode
2017–
TV
Ice
Director · 1 episode
2016–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Thomas Carter and where are they from?
Thomas Carter is 73 years old, born on July 17, 1953 in Austin, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Thomas Carter?
Thomas Carter is best known for directing Coach Carter, Save the Last Dance, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story.
How many movies has Thomas Carter directed?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Thomas Carter has directed or written 7 films and worked on 38 TV shows.
What was Thomas Carter's first movie?
The career of Thomas Carter began with Call to Glory (1984).
What is Thomas Carter's most recent movie or series?
Thomas Carter's most recent release is The Morning Show, which premiered on November 1, 2019.
What TV shows has Thomas Carter created or directed?
On television, Thomas Carter has appeared in The Strain, American Gods, SEAL Team, The Resident.
Thomas Carter
1953-07-17 · Austin, Texas, USA
Thomas Carter (born July 17, 1953) is an American film and television director known for Swing Kids, Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles, and Coach Carter with Samuel L. Jackson.
As an actor, Carter is probably best known for his work on the television series The White Shadow, playing James "Hollywood" Hayward, a high school basketball star with a high IQ for justice.