>. Tommy, who also had a few memorable dates, eventually laid in wait until he was sure about his feelings for Pam and successfully laid his game down. You can always change this later in your Account settings. There are a lot of sitcoms where the title character is always the lead and never seems to do anything wrong. He was 52. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He appeared in an episode of the TV series 'A Different World,' titled 'The Thing About Women,' in 1989. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. When his health became delicate, Carl was called, and he visited the late actor to the hospital. On the eve of the show's 30th anniversary, here are the funniest moments that make us miss Thomas Mikal Ford. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. So Tommy had to eventually talk him off the ledge, which oftentimes didnt work because Martin did what he wanted to, regardless. Search above to list available cemeteries. There was Coles goofiness, Pams spunk, Ginas feistiness and Martins unpredictability Tommy was the savvy, smooth, yet equally ludicrous glue of the crew. Click here to submit your listings. He was 54. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Born In: Los Angeles, California, United States 14 2 Actors #2406 Comedians #470 Film & Theater Personalities #5135 Quick Facts Died At Age: 52 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Gina Sasso (m. 1997-2014) Born Country: United States African American Actors Actors Height: 6'4" (193 cm ), 6'4" Males Died on: October 12, 2016 Biography - A Short Wiki. He played Ben Cummings in The Power of Passion as one of the characters whose wife cheats on him with the pastor. Ford, 52, his known for his comedic work in TV sitcoms Martin and The Parkers.. Actor Thomas Mikal Ford has died after being placed on life support for a ruptured aneurysm in his abdomen. And when it came to Tommy, we found out that he had a contentious relationship with his dad, an army general played by John Amos. The same year, he directed the play Jonin' , a comedy about fraternity life at a historically black college in Washington, D.C. Ford co-hosted the Texas Gospel Music Awards in 1993 with singer Yolanda Adams and actor Troy Curvey. His academic performance got him transferred to the 'University of Southern California,' Los Angeles, California. There are two moments in particular where he shined using only his storytelling skills. All Rights Reserved. Word of his death spread quickly, flooding social media with tributes from fans and celebrities, which led to his name trending worldwide on Twitter. Late actor Thomas Mikal Ford, best known as Tommy Strawn in the "Martin" show, passed away in 2016. From 2000 to 2005, other than 'The Parkers,' he appeared in 'The Pretender' (2000), His Woman, His Wife' (2000), Judging Amy' (2001), 'The Proud Family' (2002), 'He Say She Say But What Does God Say?' He has directed and produced several webisodes; television dramas; and sitcom pilots: Blvd West; Ancestors; Troupe; Healing 100 Hearts; Comedy Camp; Flipping Bird & Brick by Brick. Not Tommy. In court documents filed in Fulton County, Vanessa Simmons is asking for generous child support and full custody of their 12-year-old son. Fords family released a statement: It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved son, father, brother, husband, and friend Tommy Mykal Ford. Ford was taken off life support after suffering a ruptured aneurysm in his abdomen. There was a problem getting your location. Wed still be shooting that scene. And Tommy stood tall with Martin, Cole and Air Gordon as they all caught L after L from the USA Womens Basketball squad. Thomas Mikal Ford, a star of TV's "Martin" and "New York Undercover," died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 after suffering an aneurysm in his abdomen, according to multiple news sources. He also had a recurring role as Mel Parker in the UPN sitcom The Parkers from 1999 until 2001. [4] Ford chose the Ebony Showcase in order to raise money for the theater, which was in danger of closing. He confirmed this himself through an Instagram post a few days ago. A photo posted by Thomas Mikal Ford (@bigtommyford) on Oct 12, 2016 at 3:24pm PDT The actor, best known as Tommy Ford, joined the Fox sitcom in 1992, playing sidekick Tommy Strawn in the comedy . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He was the kindest, gentlest, warmest individual Id ever seen in my life. Try again later. Campbell-Martin took to Instagram yesterday to pour out liquor for her fallen co-star and close friend. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Ford played the role of Lieutenant Malcolm Barker. He was associated with the series for three seasons, until 2001. All gone. Fords death calls to mind James Avery, Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, who died in 2013. He was 52 years old. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. To all family and friends of Tommy Ford. On the eve of the shows 30th anniversary, here are the funniest moments that make us miss Thomas Mikal Ford. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. He was so dearly loved by so many, and for that, let's all be grateful for a life well served. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He succumbed to the ailment on October 12, 2016, at the age of 52. However, the actor, who coincidentally has the same first name, was a veteran comedian so he was able to hang with Martin when it came to being hilarious and improvisational. Theres Tommy Pickles (EG Daily, Alexis Tomassian), Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora), Tommy Carcetti (Aiden Gillen), and of course, Tommy Strawn (Thomas Mikal Ford), the brother from Martin who may or may not had a job. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The cause of death is reportedly a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. Try again. All rights reserved. After taking a few seconds to breathe, he added: "When these kinds of things happen, it gives you a new perspective or a refreshing perspective on life. [19][20] Ford spent time traveling to schools to inspire and empower children, and encourage responsibility. One of the absolute standout moments in the scene, and please believe there were several, was Tommy struggling to maintain character and not laugh. His father worked as a plumber, and his mother was a school secretary. Ford moved from Los Angeles to Kendall, Florida around 2001. [3] In feature films, Ford appeared in the Kid 'n Play movie Class Act as "Mink". But on Martin, his friends checked him from time to time and theres an episode where Tommy got to shine by putting Martin in his place about losing a suitcase he let him borrow. Please see our. Between 1994 and 1997, other than reprising his role in 'Martin,' he appeared in 'The Kangaroo' and 'Against the Law.'. There was an error deleting this problem. GREAT NEWS! He flexed in New York Undercover and The Parkers, and even ventured into the animated world with Disneys The Proud Family. It was around the same time the University of Michigans Fab Five commandeered college basketball with their flamboyance and bravado, that the Detroit-set Martin arrived with its own quirky quintet. ', In 2014, he worked as the executive producer of 'Breeze.' Viviane has been active in the entertainment industry since 2009, taking minor roles in TV shows like "Templeton Pride," "Love Always, Charleston," and "Boulevard West.". His parents worked as a school secretary and a pipe-fitter. Actually how he managed not to is a testament to that guys professionalism. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171207842/thomas-mikal-ford. Following the series, he nabbed a role on Fox drama. ! If your people dont know the answer, find new friends. Mr. Ford joined the cast of three wonderful television productions called On Uplifting Network Called: Sugar Mamas, to Love and to Cherish and in the Meantime.Whether playing Tommy on FOX's hit Martin, displaying a versatile style on FOX's drama New York Undercover or his recurring role as the fun-loving father on UPN's The Parkers, Ford is constantly making changes in his career and finding success in any endeavor he chooses to take on. With the end of 'Martin' in 1997, he found time to test his acting skills and took up the role of Lt. Late Thomas Mikal Ford is the ex-husband of Gina Sasso. [4] His mother worked as a school secretary and his father as a pipe-fitter. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He firmly believes Cash Money Records takin ova for da 99 and da 2000 is the single most impactful statement of his generation. "To all family and friends of Tommy Ford. All Rights Reserved. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming. The organization's mission was to build better communities for youth. Failed to delete memorial. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. But the two men who made the runoff election have very different approaches. Which somehow didnt translate into a job, but thats beside the point. I just did not see evidence of it. Your spirit will be missed. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. But its amazing how a witness stand can crack any man with the right line of questioning. This role was critically acclaimed. Prayers up for my brother @BigTommyFord and his family. He was also known for his roles in Eddie Murphys Harlem Nights and his recurring role on The Parkers with comedian Monique and hosting the show Whos Got Jokes as the Pope of Comedy along with Bill Bellamy. He also had a recurring role as Mel Parker in the UPN sitcom The Parkers from 1999 until 2001. He was known for his role as Lt. Malcolm Barker on New York Undercover, aired on FOX for its final season. However, in high school, he attended drama classes and began to perform in school plays. Like telling Martin he couldnt afford the Hoshi-Toshi 2000 big screen TV. pic.twitter.com/yuh0nJvO1f, Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) October 12, 2016, According to his website, Ford graduated from the Fine Arts Acting program at the University of Southern California and landed his first role on NBCs A Different World. He moved on to feature films including his turn in Harlem Nights, before joining the cast of Martin. After his stint on the show, he also starred in the final season of the cop drama New York Undercover., According to a biography on iMDB.com, he has also been involved in directing several webisodes and producing theater. In 1992, he was part of three movies: the comedies 'Brain Donors' and 'Class Act' and the neo-noir crime drama 'Night and the City. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [25], Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 00:42, "Tommy Ford's job status on 'Martin' was among the best running jokes on television", "Davison Lecture Series Begins with Hollywood Actor", "Ford's Dedication to Helping Kids Prosper is No Act", "Proceeds from play to go toward new center for homeless families", "Play 'Jonin' at Auditorium Friday Night", "Comics lend support to Hadassah for youth education", "Be Still and Know Inc: Exempt Organizations Select Check", "Speakers urge black youths to do better St. Augustine forum focuses on empowering young generation", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thomas_Mikal_Ford&oldid=1141825911, Episode: "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? and 'Let's Stay Together. Among those productions are Jonin, South of Where We Live, (Drama Logue Award, Image Award nominations), Monsoon Christmas (Drama Logue & Image Award), Living Room (Image Award nomination) and Distant Fires (Drama Logue & Image Award nomination) among a host of others.Tommy is excited to introduce two variety talk shows and a documentary that he is filming in Atlanta: Don't Be Stupid is best described as a Bill Maher "meets" Chelsea Lately on Collar Greens! As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Copyright 2023 EBONY. For that reason, we are here to celebrate the late, great Thomas Mikal Ford by remembering his most memorable moments as Tommy on the classic sitcom. It was another popular character of his. With some encouragement from the Love Doctor, Martin Payne, who didnt realize who the subject of the crush was, Tommy shot his shot and the rest was history. Cole often tried to get Pams digits, but he and Big Shirley never seemed to get enough of one another. [5], On Martin, Ford played Tommy Strawn; for this role, he received an NAACP Image Awards nomination in 1996 in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.[7]. Thomas Mykal Ford, who starred on five seasons of Martin Lawrences Martin sitcom, died late Wednesday afternoon, his agent, Joy Pervis, told the The Hollywood Reporter. After a few weeks, Thomas Mikal Ford's funeral was held and he was buried. Animation Mogul. Ford was born in Los Angeles [3] and raised in Long Beach, California. He was best known for his role as Thomas "Tommy" Strawn on the FOX sitcom Martin which originally aired from 1992 until 1997. Actor Thomas Mikal Ford, best known as Tommy of the legendary 90s sitcom Martin, died Wednesday in an Atlanta hospital. RIP Tommy. Thomas Mikal Ford as Tommy Strawn. Thomas Mikal Ford was born on September 5, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. [4] His mother worked as a school secretary and his father as a pipe-fitter. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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