US actor Terry Carter, known for his roles in iconic 1970s TV shows like Battlestar Galactica and McCloud, has passed away at the age of 95.
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Carter’s official website announced his peaceful passing at his home in New York on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Throughout his extensive career, Carter broke barriers and made significant contributions to television and film.
In 1956, he became one of the first black actors to secure a regular role on a TV sitcom, playing Private Sugarman on The Phil Silvers Show.
His Hollywood breakthrough came in 1970 with his portrayal of Detective Max Jaffie in the hit film Company Of Killers.
He later gained widespread recognition for his role as Sergeant Joe Broadhurst in the US police drama series McCloud, which aired from 1970 to 1977.
However, Carter’s most notable role came as Colonel Tigh in the original Battlestar Galactica series, where he portrayed the second-in-command of the starship fleet.
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The show, inspired by the success of Star Wars, aired in 1978 and solidified Carter’s status as a prominent figure in science-fiction television.
In addition to his acting career, Carter was nominated for an Emmy award in 1989 for producing and directing the TV musical documentary A Duke Named Ellington, which explored the life and work of jazz legend Duke Ellington.
Carter’s diverse body of work also included roles in films like Foxy Brown and Benji, as well as creating a documentary about African-American anthropologist Katherine Dunham.
He even ventured into broadcast journalism as a TV anchor newscaster for WBZ-TV Eyewitness News in Boston in 1965.
On Broadway, Carter showcased his talents in productions such as Mrs Patterson, the revival of the musical Finian’s Rainbow, and Kwamina, where he starred opposite British actress Sally Ann Howes.
Terry Carter is survived by his wife Etaferhu Zenebe-DeCoste, his two children Miguel and Melinda, and Mrs. Zenebe-DeCoste’s daughter.
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