Terry Carter, known for his role as Sergeant Joe Broadhurst in McCloud and Colonel Tigh in the original Battlestar Galacticahas died.
Miguel Carter DeCoste, Carter’s son, confirmed the actor’s death on Tuesday at his home in Midtown Manhattan, according to The New York Times. Carter was 95 years old.
Born on December 16, 1928 and raised in Brooklyn, Carter broke barriers as the first black news anchor in New England, working at WBZ-TV in Boston from 1965 to 1968. His entry into show business began with performances both in and out. -Broadway productions.
Throughout the 1950s, he expanded his repertoire to include appearances on television shows and films. Notably, one of her first major roles was that of Pvt. Sugie Sugarman in The Phil Silvers Showrole he played from 1955 to 1959.
As an actor, Carter is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Colonel Tigh, a main character in the distinctive science fiction television series. Battlestar Galactica. He is also known for playing Sergeant Joe Broadhurst, Dennis Weaver’s partner, on the 1970s detective series. McCloud. She returned to this role for the 1989 television movie. The return of Sam McCloud.
Carter also appeared in a variety of other television roles, such as Combat!, naked city, Dr Kildare, The defendersand The scapegoat.
Carter has also shown his talent in a variety of films, such as Attraction, Brother on the run, Benji, abbyand parish. However, Carter’s most iconic film role is probably in the 1974 film. cunning brown, starring alongside Pam Grier
Terry Carter with Pam Grier in “Foxy Brown” from 1974. (Image via IMDb/American International Pictures)
Terry Carter ventures behind the camera
In 1975, Carter ventured into a new role behind the camera by establishing his own production company, focusing on educational documentaries. Among her notable works is the 1984 PBS series. *CHILDRENwhich won an Emmy award for best children’s and youth series.
His 1988 documentary, A duke named Ellington for PBS’ American Masters Series, earned an Emmy nomination. The film also won the CINE Golden Eagle and Golden Antenna awards. Carter also produced and directed Katherine Dunham: dancing with lifepreviewed at Manhattan City Hall in 2013.
Twice-widowed Carter is survived by his wife, Etaferhu Zenebe-DeCoste, and two children, Miguel and Melinda.
Categories: Biography
Source: vcmp.edu.vn