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).

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T.K. Carter was a prolific American actor and comedian who transitioned from stand-up to a diverse film and television career spanning over four decades.
He is widely recognized for his performance as Nauls in the horror classic The Thing and for voicing the Monstar Nawt in the animated sports comedy Space Jam.
Beyond his genre roles, he was a versatile performer who appeared in various sitcoms and acclaimed television miniseries such as The Corner.