# Terrence C. Carson

Terrence "T.C." Carson (born November 19, 1958) is an American actor, voice artist, and singer, known for his performances across television, film, stage, and video games. He is best known for portraying Kyle Barker on the FOX sitcom, Living Single, and is the original voice of Kratos in the God of War video game series, playing the role from 2005 to 2013. Additionally, Carson lent his voice to Mace Windu in various Star Wars media, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

## Early life and education

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Carson was the only child of his mother, who brought him up in the LeClaire Courts projects of the Chicago Housing Authority. He credits his mother, who was a seamstress and a nurse's aid, with installing in him a love of the arts. He pursued higher education at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign majoring in architecture and interior design, and in 1981 became a member of the Iota Phi Theta fraternity.

## Career

Carson's artistic journey began on stage, where he showcased his talents in numerous plays and musicals. His performances include roles in The Wiz, Dreamgirls, and Ain't Misbehavin'. He also toured nationally with productions such as Sesame Street Live.

### Television

Carson is best known for his role as Kyle Barker on the hit sitcom Living Single, which aired from 1993 to 1998. His portrayal of the suave stockbroker earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Years later, he would characterize his departure as a firing. He also appeared in other television series, including Greenleaf, where he had a recurring role, and guest appearances on shows like Black Lightning and Nashville.

### Voice acting

In addition to his on-screen roles, Carson has an extensive voice acting portfolio. His most prominent voice role is that of Kratos in the God of War video game series, a character he portrayed from 2005 until 2013, providing both voice and motion capture performances. His first voicing of Kratos was for the original God of War for the PlayStation 2 and his final voicing of the character was in God of War: Ascension for the PlayStation 3, in which he also did the motion capture. Christopher Judge began to voice Kratos in God of War for the PlayStation 4. Carson also provided Kratos's voice where Kratos was a downloadable character in Everybody's Golf 5 and a guest character in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny, Mortal Kombat (PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions, 2011 and 2012, respectively) and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.
Carson voiced Mace Windu in the animated series Star Wars: Clone Wars; he reprised his role as Mace Windu in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series. He portrayed Route 23 survivor and school teacher Eugene Dix in Final Destination 2. He has provided the male voice of Guillo in the GameCube RPG Baten Kaitos Origins and is the voice of Touchstone in the PlayStation Portable shooter Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror. Carson provided the voices of Samuel and Mr. Carson in the PBS Kids animated series Clifford the Big Red Dog.

### Film

Carson's filmography includes roles in movies such as Livin' Large! (1991), U-571 (2000), and Final Destination 2 (2003), where he played Eugene Dix, a schoolteacher and one of the survivors. Carson portrayed Marcus Elkins in the A Wesley Christmas film series, beginning with A Wesley Christmas (2022), A Wesley Christmas Wedding (2023), and A Wesley South African Christmas (2024). He earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for his role. In 2024, Carson made his directorial debut with The Love Doctor, a feature film written by David L. Rowell and Anthony Guilianti.

### Music

As a vocalist, Carson has released a few albums and singles showcasing his jazz and funk influences. His discography includes:
* Truth (2002): A jazz/funk album featuring a mix of ballads, mid-tempo tracks, African rhythms, and dance funk tunes.
* Live in Beverly Hills (2014): A live recording capturing Carson's dynamic performance style.
* Come Together (2020): A single blending jazz, R&B, and soul influences offering a message of unity and connection in the aftermath of George Floyd's killing in May 2020.
* InnerCity Jazz (LIVE) (2024): His latest release from a forthcoming album offering an eclectic mix of classics and new grooves.
Carson's performance of My Funny Valentine on Living Single remains a fan-favorite moment from the series, showcasing his rich, velvety baritone and jazz-influenced vocal style. As his character, Kyle Barker, serenades Maxine Shaw (Erika Alexander) with the classic ballad, the scene captures the depth of their complex romance, blending passion, vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry.

## Awards and honors

Throughout his career, Carson has received several accolades:
* Emmy Award for "Fast Break to Glory"
* Three-time NAACP Image Award nominee:
** Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Dramatic Special for “A Wesley Christmas”
** Two nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for “Living Single”
* Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast for “A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story”
* Joseph Jefferson Award for his performance in “The Colored Museum” at the Victory Gardens Theater
In 2017, Carson was featured on the cover of STS Entertainment & Fashion magazine.

## Discography

* Truth (2002)
* Live in Beverly Hills (2014)

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1991 | Livin' Large | Dexter Jackson | |
| 1997 | Gang Related | Manny Ladrew | |
| 1998 | Relax...It's Just Sex | Buzz Wagner | |
| 2000 | U-571 | Seaman Eddie Carson | |
| 2003 | Final Destination 2 | Eugene Dix | |
| 2007 | What Love Is | Kwame | Credited as T.C. Carson |
| 2016 | Justice League vs. Teen Titans | Ra's al Ghul | Voice, direct-to-video |
| 2022 | A Wesley Christmas | Marcus Elkins | |
| 2023 | Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls | Mr. Duke | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | Key West | Abednigo 'JoJo' Nabuli | 13 episodes |
| 1993–1998 | Living Single | Kyle Barker | Main role (seasons 1-5); episodes 1–107, guest star in episode 118) |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Tree | Voice, episode: "Beauty and the Beast" |
| 1995–1998 | Life with Louie | Norton Jensen, Gus | Voice, 16 episodes |
| 1999 | Rugrats | Officer Dan | Voice, episode: "Officer Chuckie" |
| 2000–2002 | Clifford the Big Red Dog | Fire Chief Campbell, Mr. Carson the Mailman, Charley's Dad | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Half & Half | Kyle Barker | Episode: "The Big Performance Anxiety Episode" |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Clone Wars | Mace Windu, Saesee Tin, General Oro Dassyne | Voice, 4 episodes |
| 2007 | Afro Samurai | Swordsmaster, Brother #4 | Voice, 3 episodes; English dub |
| 2008–2014, 2020 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Mace Windu, Cultist, Council Member, Tactical Droid | Voice, 45 episodes |
| 2008–2010 | The Life & Times of Tim | Jazz Musician | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 2011 | The Mentalist | Joe Reyes | Episode: "Bloodsport" |
| 2017 | Greenleaf | Reggie | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Black Lightning | Eldridge | Episode: "And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light" |
| 2022 | Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi | Mace Windu | Voice, episode: "Choices" |

### Video games

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | Star Trek: Klingon Academy | Academy Engineer, Gorkon Allied Command, Starbase 2 | |
| 2002 | Pirates: The Legend of Black Kat | Witch Doctor, Voodoo Master | |
| 2002 | Lilo & Stitch: Trouble in Paradise | Cobra Bubbles | |
| 2002 | Lilo & Stitch: Hawaiian Adventure | Cobra Bubbles | |
| 2002 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Mace Windu | |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds | Mace Windu, Darth Vader | |
| 2004 | EverQuest II | Grimgash the Black | |
| 2005 | God of War | Kratos | |
| 2005 | Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith | Mace Windu | |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Battlefront II | Mace Windu | |
| 2005 | The Outfit | JD Tyler | |
| 2006 | Baten Kaitos Origins | Guillo (male) | English dub |
| 2006 | Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror | Touchstone | |
| 2006 | Saints Row | Anthony Green | |
| 2006 | Eragon | Ajijad | |
| 2007 | God of War II | Kratos | |
| 2007 | Unreal Tournament 3 | Othello | |
| 2008 | God of War: Chains of Olympus | Kratos | |
| 2008 | Everybody's Golf 5 | Kratos | DLC character |
| 2008 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Jedi Alliance | Mace Windu | |
| 2008 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels | Mace Windu | |
| 2009 | Afro Samurai | Swordsmaster, Assassin | |
| 2009 | Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny | Kratos | Guest character |
| 2009 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic Heroes | Mace Windu | |
| 2010 | God of War III | Kratos | |
| 2010 | God of War: Ghost of Sparta | Kratos | |
| 2010 | Tron: Evolution | Calchas | Uncredited |
| 2010 | Tron Evolution: Battle Grids | Calchas | |
| 2011 | Mortal Kombat | Kratos | Guest character; reused lines from God of War 3 |
| 2012 | Kinect Star Wars | Mace Windu | |
| 2012 | PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale | Kratos | |
| 2013 | God of War: Ascension | Kratos | |
| 2013 | BioShock Infinite | Street Preacher Ray | |
| 2013 | Saints Row IV | Anthony Green | |
| 2015 | Disney Infinity 3.0 | Mace Windu | |
| 2016 | Far Cry Primal | Tensay | |
| 2017 | Agents of Mayhem | Agent Hardtack (Ishmael Funderburke), Vasquez | |
| 2022 | Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Mace Windu | |
| 2023 | Justice League: Cosmic Chaos | John Stewart / Green Lantern | |
| 2024 | Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection | Mace Windu | |
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Credited as T.C. Carson
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Credited as TC Carson