Acting

T.K. Carter

1956-2026

Known for The Thing, Runaway Train, Space Jam.

19 linked movie credits shown

Born12/18/1956

Died01/09/2026

AgeDied at 69

BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA

DepartmentActing

Also known asThomas Kent Carter, 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).

Movie Credits

The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005)

As Rodney

Comedy

Yesterday's Target (1996)

As Carter

Science Fiction, Action, TV Movie

Ski Patrol (1990)

As Iceman

Comedy, Action

Carpool (1983)

As Otis Vaughan

Action, Comedy, TV Movie

The Thing (1982)

As Nauls

Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction

Underground Aces (1981)

As Dee Jay

Comedy

Baadasssss! (2003)

As Bill Cosby

Drama

Doctor Detroit (1983)

As Diavolo Washington

Comedy

Southern Comfort (1981)

As Cribbs

Thriller, War

Runaway Train (1985)

As Dave Prince

Action, Thriller, Drama, Adventure

A Rage in Harlem (1991)

As Smitty

Crime, Comedy

Seems Like Old Times (1980)

As Chester

Comedy, Romance

My Favorite Martian (1999)

As Lenny

Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

The Way Back (2020)

As Russ

Drama

The Hollywood Knights (1980)

As Do Wopper

Comedy

Corvette Summer (1978)

As Car Washer Employee

Adventure, Comedy

Domino (2005)

As Lester Kincaid

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)

As Host (segment "Silly Paté")

Comedy, Science Fiction

Space Jam (1996)

As Monstar NAWT (voice)

Family, Animation, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comedy