T.K. Carter was an American actor and comedian, known for his roles in films such as Corbett Summer, Southern Comfort, The Thing, and Space Jam, and in television series such as Punky Brewster, Dave, and Good Morning, Miss Bliss.
T. K. Carter Biography
| Full Name | Thomas Kent Carter |
| Nickname | T. K. Carter |
| Profession | Actor and comedian |
| Date of Birth | 18 December 1956 |
| Age | 69 years old (at the time of death in 2026) |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Education Qualification | High school |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Date of Death | 9 January 2026 |
| Place of Death | Duarte, California, USA |
| Cause of Death | Not known |
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T. K. Carter Age
Thomas Kent Carter was born on 18 December 1956 in New York City, New York, United States. He was 69 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Relationships And More
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Janet Carter |
| Children | Son – Thomas Scott |
T. K. Carter Family
| Father’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Mother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
T. K. Carter Filmography
- 1977-78 – Good Times
- 1978 – The Waltons
- 1978 – The Jeffersons
- 1980 – The Hollywood Knights
- 1982 – The Thing
- 1984 – Turbo Teen
- 1985 – Runaway Train
- 1987 – Amazon Women on the Moon
- 1992 – Family Matters
- 1995 – What a Cartoon!
- 1996 – Space Jam
- 1998 – The Nanny
- 2000 – The Corner
- 2005 – Domino
- 2013 – Love That Girl!
- 2020 – The Way Back
- 2023 – Dave
- 2023 – The company You Keep, and others
T. K. Carter Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 185 cm In meters – 1.85 m In feet & inches – 6’0” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 64 kg In pounds – 141 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
T. K. Carter Net Worth
Actor T. K. Carter has an estimated net worth between $2 million and $5 million at the time of his death. He steamed his wealth through his long-standing career in acting (including films and television), TV appearances, endorsements, and other ventures.
| Net Worth (approx) | $2 million to $5 million (at the time of death in 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $50,000 |
| Salary (approx) | None |
| Income Source | Acing, endorsement, and other |
Some Interesting Facts About T. K. Carter
- T. K. Cater was born in New York City and grew up in the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California.
- He was mostly known for his many comedic performances in films.
- Cater is also known for playing slightly nervous characters, like Chef Nauls in The Thing, and as Cribbs in Southern Comfort.
- He played Michael “Mike” Fulton, an elementary schoolteacher on the NBC series Punky Brewster.
- Carter also played the Mylo Williams on the Disney Channel series Good Morning, Miss Bliss.
- Carter made appearances on Good Times, A Different World, and in the television film Polly and its 1990 sequel.
- T. K. Cater’s first starring role on television was on Just Our Luck.
- Carter was married to Janet Carter until his death, and they have a son named Thomas Scott.
- He began performing at an early age, starring in a stand-up comedy routine when he was 12.
- In 2000, Thomas Kent starred in the miniseries The Corner.
- His most recent screen appearance was in three episodes of The Company You Keep and five episodes of the series Dave in 2023.
- T. K. Cater died at his home in Duarte, California, on 9 January 2026, at the age of 69.
FAQ:
How old was T. K. Cater?
Actor T. K. Cater was 69 years old at the time of death in 2026.
What was T. K. Cater’s net worth?
Between $2 to $5 million at the time of death.