T.K. Carter

Biography

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).

Career Overview

T.K. Carter has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Film Evolution Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Thing, He's My Girl, The L.A. Riot Spectacular. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

43

Birth Date

1956-12-18 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  The Thing
• 

  He's My Girl
• 

  The L.A. Riot Spectacular
• 

  Sledgehammer O'Possum - What's Going on Back There?
• 

  Jamal the Funny Frog: Dentist
• 

  Yuckie Duck: I'm On My Way

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• Film Evolution Collection (1 titles)
• Space Jam (1 titles)
• John Carpenter Films (1 titles)
• The Thing Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• David Clennon (2 collaborations)
• Kurt Russell (1 collaborations)
• Keith David (1 collaborations)
• Wilford Brimley (1 collaborations)
• Richard Dysart (1 collaborations)
• Charles Hallahan (1 collaborations)
• Peter Maloney (1 collaborations)
• Richard Masur (1 collaborations)
• Donald Moffat (1 collaborations)
• Joel Polis (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (43 credits)

  • Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies

    Self - (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Way Back

    Russ

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • DAVE

    - #RIPLilDicky (2023) ... Cliff actor actors

    - The Storm (2023) ... Cliff actor actors

    - Wisconsin (2023) ... Cliff actor actors

    - Harrison Ave (2023) ... Cliff actor actors

    - Texas (2023) ... Cliff actor actors
    2020
  • Hearse Life

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • How to Get Away with Murder

    - Anna Mae (2016) ... Thelonious Harkness actor actors
    2014
  • Domino

    Lester Kincaid

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • The L.A. Riot Spectacular

    Rodney

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Everybody Hates Chris

    - Everybody Hates Bed-Stuy (2007) ... actor actors
    2005
  • Baadasssss!

    Bill Cosby

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Jamal the Funny Frog: Beach

    Shark, Oyster #3, Sea

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Jamal the Funny Frog: Dentist

    Dentist Lloyd

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • My Favorite Martian

    Lenny

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Sledgehammer O'Possum - What's Going on Back There?

    Sledgehammer O'Possum

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Space Jam

    Monstar NAWT (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Yesterday's Target

    Carter

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Moesha

    - Rhythm and Dues (1997) ... T.K. Smooth actor actors
    1996
  • The Steve Harvey Show

    - White Men Can Funk (1998) ... T-Bone actor actors

    - When the Funk Hits the Rib Tips (1997) ... T-Bone actor actors

    - When the Funk Bites the Dust (1997) ... T-Bone actor actors

    - High Top Reunion (1996) ... T-Bone actor actors
    1996
  • Yuckie Duck: I'm On My Way

    Lion

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • George and Junior's Christmas Spectacular

    Steve / Santa (voices)

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • A Cool Like That Christmas

    Dead Boy (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Nanny

    - Homie-Work (1998) ... Ty actor actors
    1993
  • A Rage in Harlem

    Smitty

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Polly: Comin' Home!

    George Dodds

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Ski Patrol

    Iceman

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Polly

    George

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Family Matters

    - It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Urkel (1992) ... Ty actor actors
    1989
  • Amazon Women on the Moon

    Host (segment "Silly Paté")

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • He's My Girl

    Reggie / Regina

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • A Different World

    - Cabin in the Sky (1993) ... Darnell Gaines actor actors
    1987
  • Runaway Train

    Dave Prince

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Transformers

    - Auto-Bop (1985) ... Rocksteady (voice) actor actors
    1984
  • Carpool

    Otis Vaughan

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Doctor Detroit

    Diavolo Washington

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Thing

    Nauls

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Southern Comfort

    Cribbs

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Underground Aces

    Dee Jay

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Seems Like Old Times

    Chester

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Seed of Innocence

    Captain

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • The Hollywood Knights

    Do Wopper

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Corvette Summer

    Car Washer Employee

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid

    Justin

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Quincy, M.E.

    - Crib Job (1978) ... actor actors
    1976
  • The Waltons

    - The Festival (1978) ... actor actors
    1972