Actor, T.K. Carter passed away at the age of 69. Here's everything you need to know about his biological son, Thomas Kent Carter Jr, also known as Thomas Scott.
T.K. Carter was the actor who made his fans laugh with his humour by playing characters such as the 'street-smart Chester' in Seems Like Old Times. The actor who played the role of a 'karaoke singing iceman' in Ski Patrol, passed away at the age of 69 at his house in Duarte, California. T.K. Carter was born as Thomas Kent Carter back in the early 1970s. He made his TV debut with Police Woman, an NBC series. The veteran late actor was famous for his roles, while his personal life was also in the limelight.
T.K. Carter, known for his role in Space Jam, married the love of his life, Janet Carter. According to a report by the Hindustan Times, it was T.K. Carter's wife, Janet, who had called for service at his home. Reportedly, the call was made around 5.42 p.m. on January 9, 2026, as the actor was in an unresponsive state. However, has T.K. Carter also left behind his biological son, Thomas Scott?
T.K. Carter's son, Thomas Scott, has an Instagram handle that goes with the name, You Ball Training. T.K. Carter, who was known for his work in Police Woman, Good Times, The Waltons and The Jeffersons, kept his personal life low-key. Thomas' Instagram bio reads, "Man of many hats" and a while back, he look to his Instagram Stories to offer an emotional tribute to his biological father. Thomas shared three pictures in a collage form. One of them was from his childhood days with his late father. Thomas, in the heart-wrenching caption, penned:
"RIP to my biological father @mrtkcarter. A true pioneer ahead of his time. Thank you for all your condolences. Please take the time to learn about his legacy."
T.K. Carter's son, Thomas Scott, was in the public conversation because of his connection with the American actor, T.K. Carter, who was also known for his roles in The Thing and Punky Brewster. T.K. Carter was known to keep a private life, and according to an ECelebrity Mirror report, the actor is the biological father of Thomas Scott. The report also stated that he is the co-founder of You Ball Training and was also the assistant coach for the NBA from 2011 to 2013.
Thomas Scott's wife, Kristen Scott, on an episode of Basketball Wives, claimed that he was adopted by Byron Scott. She also shared that T.K. Carter is Thomas' biological father. Kristen spilled the beans related to her big family secret when she and her mother-in-law, Cece Gutierrez had a drama on the Basketball Wives episode. Kristen shared that her husband, Thomas, was ''not a real Scott" and shared that T.K. Carter, Thomas' biological father, was as important as his adopted father, Byron. Kristen said:
"Adopted children to me are even more precious [because] you get to choose to have this particular person in your life. You choose that love! Byron and Thomas chose each other. His biological father is as important! That was pure EVIL and I do not play with demons!! As for being a 'Basketball Wife' and a REAL Scott til the day I die, baby! Kristen Scott, wife of Thomas Scott. My husband['s] feet have [actually] touched an NBA court and [received] an NBA check!"
At one end, Cece Gutierrez, wife of Byron Scott, alleged that he and his son, Thomas, had a great relationship. On the other hand, during Thomas' adoption controversy, T.K. Carter once posted a cute picture of Thomas and his granddaughter. In the caption, T.L. Carter was seen standing next to his son and also holding his granddaughter. His sweet caption read, "Just keeping it real. My son and granddaughter."
In another picture, T.K. Carter had taken to his Instagram handle to praise the good looks of his biological son, Thomas. For the unversed, Thomas' wife, Kristen and her step-mother-in-law, Cece Gutierrez, do not reportedly talk to one another, as per a report by Madamenoire. Appreciating his son, his looks, the loving father, T.K. Carter penned:
"What Nobody Has to Say. My Son Is One Blessed Handsome Youngman, Because My Father Thomas Calvin Carter R.I.P. was Handsome, Talented and Blessed. Passed that down to me.Thanks Pop’s for giving me Life and Thank You God for Thomas Kent Carter Jr. and my Grand Daughter. Blood don’t lie looks and talent don’t either."
T.K. Carter in the comments section also wrote, "I love my son no matter what" and ended his strong statement with a folding palm emoji. Netizens in the comments section had written, "Bless this family" while a user also wrote that Thomas was loved equally by both his fathers.
What are your views related to T.K. Carter's biological son named, Thomas Kent Carter Jr a.k.a Thomas Scott?
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