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Terrence 'T.C.' Carson Biography

Birth Name:Terrence Connor Carson

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 1988, he received the Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Revue for "The Colored Museum" at the Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, Ill
  • Is a member of the Lota Phi Theta Fraternity and pledged the Alpha Lambda chapter in 1981
  • Was nominated for Image Awards in 1997 and 1998 for his work on the series "Living Single․"
  • Won a Young Artist Award in 1990 for his contribution to the project "A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story․"
  • Nominated for two Image Awards for playing Kyle Barker in "Living Single․"
  • Majored in architecture and creative design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Before finding success as an actor, he earned a living as a dancer
  • Quote: "(On his versatility) "I am a vocalist who happens to be an actor․""
  • As a voice actor, has been the voice of Charlie's father in the PBS series "Clifford the Big Red Dog" and Mace Windu in the animated series "Star Wars: Clone Wars․"
  • Best known for playing Kyle Barker in "Living Single," and as the voice double for Samuel L․ Jackson in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars․"
  • Awarded the 1988 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Revue for "The Colored Museum" in Chicago
  • Released his first solo album in 2002 entitled "Truth․"
  • Voice is featured on an audio version of the Bible called "The Bible Experience․"
  • Was encouraged by his family to pursue a career as a professional performer

Awards

  • 1990Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Youth Series or Variety Show: winner
  • 1997Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
  • 2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
  • 2023Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special: nominated