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T.K. Carter

Actor

T.K. Carter

Born December 18, 1956 in New York City, New York, USADied January 9, 202630 films

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).

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The Thing posterFirst watchThe Thing19828.1as NaulsA research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.View film

Essential films

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Filmography

30 films as actor
  1. 2020The Way BackRuss
  2. 2005DominoLester Kincaid
  3. 2005The L.A. Riot SpectacularRodney
  4. 2004Baadasssss!Bill Cosby
  5. 2002Jamal the Funny Frog: BeachShark, Oyster #3, Sea
  6. 2002Jamal the Funny Frog: DentistDentist Lloyd
  7. 1999My Favorite MartianLenny
  8. 1997Sledgehammer O'Possum - What's Going on Back There?Sledgehammer O'Possum
  9. 1996Space JamMonstar NAWT (voice)
  10. 1996Yesterday's TargetCarter
  11. 1995Yuckie Duck: I'm On My WayLion
  12. 1995George and Junior's Christmas SpectacularSteve / Santa (voices)
  13. 1993A Cool Like That ChristmasDead Boy (voice)
  14. 1991A Rage in HarlemSmitty
  15. 1990Polly: Comin' Home!George Dodds
  16. 1990Ski PatrolIceman
  17. 1989PollyGeorge
  18. 1987Amazon Women on the MoonHost (segment "Silly Paté")
  19. 1987He's My GirlReggie / Regina
  20. 1985Runaway TrainDave Prince
  21. 1983CarpoolOtis Vaughan
  22. 1983Doctor DetroitDiavolo Washington
  23. 1982The ThingNauls
  24. 1981Southern ComfortCribbs
  25. 1981Underground AcesDee Jay
  26. 1980Seems Like Old TimesChester
  27. 1980Seed of InnocenceCaptain
  28. 1980The Hollywood KnightsDo Wopper
  29. 1978Corvette SummerCar Washer Employee
  30. 1977Billy: Portrait of a Street KidJustin