Thomas Kent Carter (December 18, 1956 – January 9, 2026) was an American actor best known for his roles in the films Corvette Summer (1978), Southern Comfort (1981), The Thing (1982), …

3 days ago · T.K. Carter, who acted in 'The Thing,' 'Punky Brewster' and 'The Sinbad Show' and worked with Michael Jordan on 'Space Jam,' was found dead in his Duarte home on Friday.

2 days ago · T.K. Carter got his start in stand-up comedy before transitioning to roles in sitcom "Punky Brewster" and films like "The Thing." He was 69.

4 days ago · T.K. Carter, the actor best known for his role in John Carpenter's classic 1982 horror movie The Thing, has died at 69.

1 day ago · T.K. Carter, known for his iconic role as Nauls in John Carpenter’s horror hit “The Thing,” has died at age 69. The New York-born actor was found dead on Friday at his home in …

3 days ago · T.K. Carter, who amassed more than 60 acting credits over the course of his career, was found dead on January 9 at his home in Duarte, California. He was 69

3 days ago · T.K. Carter, the actor who played the teacher Mike Fulton on 'Punky Brewster' and the roller-skating cook Nauls in 'The Thing,' has died at 69.

T.K. Carter was raised just east of Los Angeles, California. He began his stand-up routine at age 12, and, by high school, appeared in Neil Simon 's production of "The Odd Couple."

4 days ago · T.K. Carter, known for screen performances in The Thing and Space Jam among other Hollywood productions, has died at age 69. The comedian and actor was found dead at …

3 days ago · T.K. Carter, best known for his roles in “The Thing” and “Space Jam,” has died. He was 69. The beloved actor, whose full name was Thomas Kent Carter, was found dead at his …