Legendary actor Terry Carter, who graced both the big and small screens with his exceptional performances, has passed away at the age of 95. He will be fondly remembered for his groundbreaking roles as one of the first Black actors to star in a regular TV sitcom series. Carter’s career spanned decades and included notable performances in ‘The Phil Silvers Show,’ ‘McCloud,’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica.’
Terry Carter, the acclaimed actor best known for his roles in ‘McCloud’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ has passed away peacefully at his Manhattan home at the age of 95. Carter’s illustrious career spanned decades, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
US actor Terry Carter, who starred in popular 1970s TV shows including ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’, has died at the age of 95. Carter, a trailblazing African-American actor, passed away peacefully at his New York home on Tuesday, and a private family memorial has been planned. He was celebrated for his portrayal of Colonel Tigh in ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and Sergeant Joe Broadhurst in ‘McCloud’. Throughout his illustrious career, Carter broke down barriers and made significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
Acclaimed actor Terry Carter, known for his iconic roles as Colonel Tigh in the original ‘Battlestar Galactica’ series and Sergeant Joe Broadhurst on ‘McCloud,’ has passed away at the age of 95. Carter’s passing was announced on Tuesday by his official website, stating that he ‘died peacefully’ at his New York home. His remarkable career spanned several decades on both television and film, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
Terry Carter, renowned for his iconic role as Detective Colonel Tigh in Battlestar Galactica, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 23, at the age of 95. As a pioneer in the entertainment industry, Carter became the first Black TV news anchor for Boston’s WBZ-TV Eyewitness News and the first regular of color on The Phil Silvers Show. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on television and film, including memorable performances in McCloud, Company of Killers, and Foxy Brown.
Terry Carter, best known for his roles as Colonel Tigh in the original ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and Sergeant Joe Broadhurst on ‘McCloud,’ passed away at 95. A native of Brooklyn, Carter broke color barriers throughout his career, becoming one of the first Black actors as a regular on a TV sitcom series (‘The Phil Silvers Show’) and the first Black TV anchor newscaster (WBZ-TV Eyewitness News).
Carter’s prominent television roles include ‘Company of Killers,’ ‘McCloud,’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica.’ He also reprised his role as Colonel Tigh in the 1978 film adaptation.
Carter received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award for ‘K*I*D*S,’ which he created, produced, and directed. He also produced and directed ‘A Duke Named Ellington,’ an Emmy-nominated documentary about jazz legend Duke Ellington.
Carter is survived by his wife, two children, a stepdaughter, a granddaughter, and extended family.
