Terry Carter facts for kids
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Terry Carter
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Carter in February 2015
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John Everett DeCoste
December 16, 1928 New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Died | April 23, 2024 (aged 95) New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, filmmaker |
| Years active | 1957–2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Anna DeCoste (1964–1990) Beate Glatved DeCoste (1991–2006) Selome Zenebe DeCoste (2009–2024) |
Terry Carter (born John Everett DeCoste; December 16, 1928 – April 23, 2024) was an American actor and filmmaker. He was famous for playing Sgt. Joe Broadhurst in the TV show McCloud. He also played Colonel Tigh in the original Battlestar Galactica series.
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Early Life and Education
Terry Carter was born in Brooklyn, New York City. His mother, Mercedes, came from the Dominican Republic. His father, William DeCoste, had roots in Argentina and was African-American. His dad ran a business that fixed radios.
Terry went to Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan and finished in 1946. He then studied at several colleges, including Hunter College and Boston University. He earned a science degree from Northeastern University. After two years, he left law school to follow his dream of becoming an actor.
Acting Career Highlights
Terry Carter started his acting journey in theater. He performed in many plays both on and off Broadway. He played the main male role with Eartha Kitt in a play called Mrs. Patterson. He also starred in the musical Kwamina.
From 1965 to 1968, Terry worked as a news reporter for WBZ-TV in Boston. Some people say he was the first black TV newsman in the world. During this time, he was also the first black critic for movies and theater in New England.
Terry Carter acted in many TV shows and movies. He was a regular on The Phil Silvers Show (also known as Sergeant Bilko). He played Pvt. Sugie Sugarman in 91 episodes. In 1974, he played Police Officer Tuttle in the children's movie Benji.
One of his most famous roles was Colonel Tigh in the science-fiction TV series Battlestar Galactica. He was first supposed to play a different character, but an accident changed his role. He became second-in-command of the starship fleet. This show was special because it had more than one main African-American character.
Terry also starred as Sergeant Joe Broadhurst, the partner of Dennis Weaver, in the detective series McCloud. This show ran for seven years. He also acted with Pam Grier in the movie Foxy Brown. Later, he had a repeating role in Hotel Caesar, a popular TV show in Norway. He played Solomon Tefari, an Ethiopian businessman.
Filmmaking and Later Life
In 1975, Terry Carter started his own company called Meta/4 Productions, Inc. He produced and directed films and videos for the government.
He also started a non-profit group called Council for Positive Images, Inc., in 1979. This group worked to help people from different cultures and backgrounds understand each other better through movies and videos. Through this council, Terry produced and directed many award-winning shows for PBS. These shows were shown all over the world.
Terry Carter passed away in New York City on April 23, 2024. He was 95 years old.
Notable Projects and Awards
Terry Carter produced and directed several important projects:
- Katherine Dunham Technique: This was a long video about the dance style of Katherine Dunham, a famous dancer and anthropologist. It helps dance teachers and students learn her techniques. Terry Carter released it as a DVD in 2012.
- A Duke Named Ellington: This two-hour documentary was about the famous musician Duke Ellington. It showed Ellington talking about his life and performing his music. The film explored his half-century career and how he helped shape modern music. It was shown on PBS and won awards like the CINE Golden Eagle. It was also nominated for an Emmy Award.
- K*I*D*S: This TV show was made for public television to help teenagers from different backgrounds understand each other. K*I*D*S told the story of a group of multi-racial teenagers dealing with challenges. It won an Emmy Award in Los Angeles for "Best Series for Children and Youth" in 1985.
Terry Carter received several awards for his work:
- Emmy Award for "Best Series for Children and Youth" in 1985 for K*I*D*S.
- Emmy Nomination for "Outstanding Informational Special" in 1989 for A Duke Named Ellington.
- CINE Golden Eagle and Golden Antenna awards in 1989 for A Duke Named Ellington.
Images for kids
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Terry Carter in February 2015
