T. K. Carter facts for kids

Thomas Kent Carter (born December 18, 1956) is an American actor known for his roles in The Thing, Punky Brewster, The Corner, Southern Comfort, and Dave.

Career

In films, he is mostly known for his many comedic performances, such as the street-smart Chester in Seems Like Old Times and the karaoke-singing Iceman in Ski Patrol. He is also known for playing slightly nervous characters, such as the rollerskating chef Nauls in John Carpenter's The Thing, as well as the unfortunate National Guardsman, Cribbs, in Walter Hill's Southern Comfort.

On TV, he is known for playing Michael "Mike" Fulton, an elementary schoolteacher, on the NBC series Punky Brewster and Mylo Williams on the Disney Channel series Good Morning, Miss Bliss. ..... Carter's first starring role on television was on Just Our Luck.

His acting debut was on an episode of Police Woman. Carter also made appearances on Good Times, The Sinbad Show, The Steve Harvey Show, A Different World, and in the television films Polly and its 1990 sequel.

Personal life

Carter grew up in the San Gabriel Valley area of Southern California.

On June 13, 1990, Carter was arrested after refusing to answer police officers' questions and babbling incoherently. He resisted arrest and was tased three times. In December 1991, Carter was arrested after assaulting a woman and then stealing her car.

Filmography