T.K. Carter - Actor Profile

T.K. Carter

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
31Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 18, 1956
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About T.K. Carter

Thomas Kent Carter (December 18, 1956 – January 9, 2026) was an American actor, comedian and writer best known for his roles in Seems Like Old Times (1980) Space Jam (1996) and The Thing (1982).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of T.K. Carter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of T.K. Carter's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), T.K. Carter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Polly: Comin' Home!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best T.K. Carter Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from T.K. Carter's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Polly: Comin' Home! (1990) movie poster
★8.5

Polly: Comin' Home! — Broadway style songs are used to tell this interesting story of an ingenious orphan who gets involved in matchmaking and

Polly: Comin' Home!

1990•Family
★8.2
Polly (1989) movie poster
★8.2

Polly — An musical adaptation of the book "Pollyanna" set in the 1950's in which an orphan tries to use gladness to unite the pe

Polly

1989•Family
★8.1
The Thing (1982) movie poster
★8.1

The Thing — A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

The Thing

1982•Horror
★8.0
A Cool Like That Christmas (1993) movie poster
★8.0

A Cool Like That Christmas — A funky hip-hop holiday special featuring a teenage boy named Orlando who lives in an underprivileged neighborhood.

A Cool Like That Christmas

1993•Animation
★7.0
Runaway Train (1985) movie poster
★7.0

Runaway Train — A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on

Runaway Train

1985•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of T.K. Carter.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 The Way Back Russ Hit Similar →
2017 Hearse Life - Flop Similar →
2005 Domino Lester Kincaid Average Similar →
2005 The L.A. Riot Spectacular Rodney Flop Similar →
2004 Baadasssss! Bill Cosby Hit Similar →
2002 Jamal the Funny Frog: Beach Shark, Oyster #3, Sea Flop Similar →
2002 Jamal the Funny Frog: Dentist Dentist Lloyd Flop Similar →
1999 My Favorite Martian Lenny Average Similar →
1997 Sledgehammer O'Possum - What's Going on Back There? Sledgehammer O'Possum Flop Similar →
1996 Space Jam Monstar NAWT (voice) Hit Similar →
1996 Yesterday's Target Carter Flop Similar →
1995 Yuckie Duck: I'm On My Way Lion Flop Similar →
1995 George and Junior's Christmas Spectacular Steve / Santa Flop Similar →
1993 A Cool Like That Christmas Dead Boy (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1991 A Rage in Harlem Smitty Flop Similar →
1990 Polly: Comin' Home! George Dodds Super Hit Similar →
1990 Ski Patrol Iceman Flop Similar →
1989 Polly George Super Hit Similar →
1987 Amazon Women on the Moon Host (segment "Silly Paté") Average Similar →
1987 He's My Girl Reggie / Regina Flop Similar →
1985 Runaway Train Dave Prince Hit Similar →
1983 Carpool Otis Vaughan Flop Similar →
1983 Doctor Detroit Diavolo Washington Flop Similar →
1982 The Thing Nauls Super Hit Similar →
1981 Southern Comfort Cribbs Hit Similar →
1981 Underground Aces Dee Jay Flop Similar →
1980 Seems Like Old Times Chester Average Similar →
1980 Seed of Innocence Captain Flop Similar →
1980 The Hollywood Knights Do Wopper Average Similar →
1978 Corvette Summer Car Washer Employee Flop Similar →
1977 Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid Justin Flop Similar →

T.K. Carter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of T.K. Carter?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring T.K. Carter is "Polly: Comin' Home!" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has T.K. Carter acted in?

T.K. Carter has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by T.K. Carter?

Other notable films include "Polly", "The Thing", and "A Cool Like That Christmas".