Terry Carter, born John Everett DeCoste in Brooklyn, began his career with a groundbreaking role as Boston’s WBZ-TV Eyewitness News’ first Black TV news anchor. He subsequently became the first regular of color on The Phil Silvers Show as Private Sugarman. Carter’s notable work on the TV series McCloud as Sergeant Broadhurst further solidified his status as a television icon.
His contributions extended beyond acting, as Carter founded the Council for Positive Images in 1979 to promote intercultural values through media. His Emmy-nominated TV musical documentary, A Duke Named Ellington, celebrated the legendary jazz titan.
Carter’s legacy lives on not only through his enduring performances but also through his unwavering commitment to fostering diversity and preserving cultural heritage in the entertainment industry.
