T.K. Carter was raised just east of Los Angeles, California. He began his stand-up routine at age 12, and, by high school, appeared in Neil Simon's production of "The Odd Couple". He began his professional stand-up routine at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, and has also worked at the Improvisation Cafe and Ye Little Club. His first role was in an episode of _"Police Woman" (1974/I)_ , and starred in the Los Angeles Actors Theatre's version of "Sisters". He has since appeared in such films as Space Jam, A Rage in Harlem and Ski Patrol.
Arrested for car theft and Driving Under the Influence. [30 November 1991]