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Thomas Mikal Ford
Born
()September 5,
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died
October 12, () (aged&#;52)
Occupation/Career
Actor, Comedian
Known for
role as Mel Parker on the UPN TV seres The Parkers
role as Lt. Malcom Barker on the FOX series New York Undercover
Spouse(s)
Gina Sasso, (divorced)
Career[]
After Martin ended, Ford found success in the detective drama New York Undercover as Lieutenant Malcolm Barker. He appeared on the UPN sitcom The Parkers in the recurring role of Nikki's ex-husband and Kim's father, Mel Parker, in seven episodes. He played
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Thomas Mikal Ford
American actor and comedian ()
Thomas Mikal Ford (September 5, – October 12, ) was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as Thomas "Tommy" Strong[2] in the sitcom Martin, which originally aired from until He also had a recurring role as Mel Parker in the sitcom The Parkers from until He also was known for his role as Lt. Malcolm Barker on New York Undercover.
Early life and education
[edit]Ford was born in Los Angeles[3] and raised in Long Beach, California.[4] His mother worked as a school secretary and his father as a pipe-fitter. As a child, Ford wanted to be a preacher. When he took drama lessons and started acting in high school plays, he decided to go into acting instead.[5] After earning an Associate of Arts from Long Beach City College in ,[6] Ford transferred to the University of Southern California, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting.[5& • Fans said goodbye to Tommy Ford on Wednesday when the actor died at the ung age of Born Thomas Mykal Ford, the actor was hospitalized earlier in the week and died on Wednesday, the actor’s agent confirmed to PEOPLE. In a statement obtained bygd PEOPLE, his family stated: “It fryst vatten with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Son, father, brother, husband, and friend Tommy Mykhal Ford. On behalf of the family, we would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers. Funeral arrangemang will be forthcoming. Please respect the privacy of the Ford family during our time of grief.” Though widely known for his costarring role on Martin, Ford began his career in , and appeared in a short horror film called Deathly Realities. Roles in television shows and TV films quickly followed, until he landed a roll in Eddie Murphy’s film Harl
A Look Back at Tommy Ford's Career: from 'Harlem Nights' to Hit '90s Sitcom 'Martin'