“Battlestar Galactica” actor Terry Carter died peacefully at his home in Manhattan on Tuesday. He was 95 years old.
Carter had a long career in the entertainment industry and was best known for his role as Sgt. Starring Joe Broadhurst in the television series MacLeod and Colonel Tighe in the original Battlestar Galactica.Famous actor confirmed dead Official website, which also boasted a tribute in his honor. His son Miguel Carter DeCoste also addressed his passing in a statement. New York Times. His cause of death has not been made public.
Carter was an Emmy-nominated producer and was known as one of the first black actors to appear regularly on a television sitcom. He appeared on 92 episodes of “The Phil Silvers Show” from 1955 to 1959 as Private Sugarman.according to people.
Two years later, she appeared in Parrish, a film adaptation of Mildred Savage’s novel. He went on to play the only black GI in the World War II series “Combat!” The talented star became New England’s first black television anchor at WBZ-TV’s “Eyewitness News” in Boston while balancing “Combat!” According to People magazine, this role. He later became the station’s drama and film critic.
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In addition to his acting credits, Carter started his own production company in 1975.
Among his many roles, Carter played a detective named Jaffee in the made-for-TV movie Company of Killers and also appeared in Foxy Brown.
His official website states that he is survived by his wife Etafelf Zenebe DeCoste, two children Miguel and Melinda, Mrs. Zeneve DeCoste’s daughter, a granddaughter, and several cousins. There is. He was twice widowed and was preceded in death by his late wives Anna DeCoste (1964-1990) and Beate Gratved DeCoste (1991-2006). (Related: ‘American Idol’ star Mandisa dies at 47)
A private family memorial service is planned for loved ones to gather and pay their final respects.
