18 Facts About Terry Carter

John Everett DeCoste, known professionally as Terry Carter, was a pioneering black American actor and filmmaker, known for his roles as Sgt.

Terry Carter's parents raised him to engage on social issues.

Terry Carter graduated from Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan in 1946.

Terry Carter gained theater experience in several productions on the Broadway and off-Broadway stage.

Terry Carter acted in numerous television series, specials, and theatrical films.

Terry Carter played boxer Rosie Palmer in a 1964 episode of the ABC drama Breaking Point.

From 1965 to 1968, Terry Carter worked as a weekend newscaster for WBZ-TV in Boston, where he became an anchor-reporter.

Terry Carter was their first black TV news anchor, and the first in New England.

Terry Carter's departure left Boston without any black TV news reporters.

Terry Carter is best known internationally for his late-1970s co-starring role as Colonel Tigh in the science-fiction TV series Battlestar Galactica.

Terry Carter was originally cast as Lieutenant Boomer, but was cut following a roller skating accident that fractured his ankle.

Terry Carter played the role of CIA chief "Texas Slim" in Hamilton, a multinational action-adventure Swedish film.

Under the council's auspices, Terry Carter produced and directed award-winning dramatic and documentary programs for presentation on PBS and distribution worldwide.

Terry Carter was a Governor on the board of Governors of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, serving two terms.

Terry Carter spent the last years of his career working in Scandinavia.

Terry Carter died in New York City on April 23,2024, at the age of 95.

Mr Terry Carter retired to his home town of New York City where he lived until his death.

Terry Carter is survived by his wife Selome DeCoste, his two children Miguel and Melinda, Selome DeCoste's daughter, a grand daughter, and many cousins.