News RIP T.K. Carter

[Gizmo]

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RIP T.K. Carter. He was best known for his role as Nauls in John Carpenter’s horror classic The Thing (1982) and as Michael “Mike” Nelson on the iconic 1980s sitcom Punky Brewster.

RIP T.K. Carter

December 18, 1956 – January 9, 2026
Age: 69

T.K. Carter (Thomas Kent Carter) was a beloved actor and comedian whose career spanned decades. He was best known for his role as Nauls in John Carpenter’s horror classic The Thing (1982) and as Michael “Mike” Nelson on the iconic 1980s sitcom Punky Brewster.

He also appeared in House Party, Friday, A Different World, Martin, and many other film and television projects, earning admiration for his humor, presence, and...

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[fords8]

So sad! I remember him from Punky Brewster.

 

[supernerdbro]

I've seen him on the short-lived show Just My Luck where he played the role of Shabu. True story.

 

[Webster]

I remember him from The Thing....