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T.K. Carter Biography
Birth Name:Thomas Kent Carter
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Began performing stand-routines at local talent shows at the age of 10
- Made his first on-screen appearance on the 1974 series "Police Woman․"
- Best known for portraying Mike Fulton on the series "Punky Brewster" and Gary McCullough on the series "The Corner․"
- Has performed songs for the films "Doctor Detroit" and "Ski Patrol․"
- Worked on the 1998 film "Rush Hour" as a dialect couch for Chris Tucker
- Has performed comedy routines as an opening act for James Brown and Luther Vandross
Awards
- 2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
- 2001Black Reel-Network/Cable - Best Actor: winner
- 2001Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated