He recently completed four seasons on TV One's hit show, Who's Got jokes hosted by Bill Bellamy, as the hilarious Pope of Comedy. Is this an actual requirement for friendship? The actor posed for Calvin Kleins Spring/Summer 2023 campaign. 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. On behalf of the family, we would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Ford moved from Los Angeles to Kendall, Florida around 2001. The actor's career in film, television and theater spanned more than two decades. 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Ready for Tolkien Battle, How the Landscape of Native-Led Stories Has Changed Between Avatars: Were Flexing Our Sovereignty, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. GREAT NEWS! 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. All Rights Reserved. He recently completed four seasons on TV One's hit show, Who's Got jokes hosted by Bill Bellamy, as the hilarious Pope of Comedy. Or that Gina really wasnt trying to kill him for his insurance money. Sherman Hemsley. 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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?' Ford was born in Los Angeles and raised in Long Beach, California. [12] The play was performed at the Los Angeles Ebony Showcase Theatre, the oldest black theater in the country. [21][22][23] In June 2016 (four months before his death), Ford directed a documentary on bullying, entitled Through My Lens Atl; it aired in October 2016, on Aspire TV. 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. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Shortly after divorcing Gina, the late actor started dating model and actress Viviane Brazil, and they stayed together until the moment of his death. Hes not a monster like you told me!, As I look back on the relationship between my father and me, it was clear that the only reason I sawthe good in my fatherwas because of my dad, Harold Pierce. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. His family gave a statement on his death, Died on 18 Jul 1984. Born on 17 Mai 1896. Ford got married to Gina Sasso in 1997. Each of his friends brought something unique to balance out the show and Martins sometimes overbearing ego. There are two moments in particular where he shined using only his storytelling skills. Why Chicago Chose To Drop Mayor Lori Lightfoot And Gear Up For A Political Battlestorm. Ford, 52, his known for his comedic work in TV sitcoms Martin and The Parkers.. Thomas Mikal Ford was born on 5 September, 1964 in Los Angeles, CA, is an Actor,comedian. He also has been slated to appear in several projectsthis year including one he directed called Beat Street Resurrection.. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In film, Tommy Ford appeared in the Kid n Play movie Class Act as Mink. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. A motivational speaker and published author, Ford dedicated much of his passion to helping at-risk youth. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In Harlem Nights, he played Tommy Smalls, the brother of Arsenio Halls character. Miss you always.". Buried in Gilmore City, Iowa, USA. Its either That aint no damn puppy! from the Chilligans Island episode or the New Jack City-inspired Suspicious Minds. Otherwise known as the stolen CD player episode. He also appeared in 10 other productions, including '4play,' 'Could This Be Love,' 'For Love or Money,' 'In God's Hands,' and 'Big Losers,', In 2015, he appeared in Blaq Gold' and 'Every Family Has Problems. There are so many indelible Martin moments. Before dying, he was in a relationship with actress and model Viviane Brazil. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming. He was best known for his role as Thomas "Tommy" Strawn on the FOX sitcom Martin which originally aired from 1992 until 1997. In 1998, Ford founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Be Still and Know. Actor. In 1985 and 1987, he appeared in insignificant roles in the short film 'Deathly Realities' and the sitcom 'Kate & Allie,' respectively. 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. 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. The HBCU was one of Amir Statens top choices. David E. Talbert. Im saddened to just hear about Tommymy prayers go out 2 his family & friends.. wow, Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) October 13, 2016, #RIPTommy Thank you for the joy, the smiles and the laughs. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In 2012, with 'Boulevard West,' he ventured into production and direction. In 1993, Ford directed and produced the play South of Where We Live, about six African-American professionals who return to the communities where they were raised and learn about the social issues that now exist. God bless him and his family.. 6. Ford played the role of Lieutenant Malcolm Barker. And thats what Tommy did. All any man can ever ask for is for his friend to ride with him. Copyright 2023 EBONY. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Thomas Ford (171207842)? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Ford was admitted to a hospital in Atlanta due to a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. Search above to list available cemeteries. News of Fords death reverberated quickly in an acting community still reeling from the death of actor Bill Nunn, who was best known for his role as Radio Raheem in Spike Lees 1989 classic Do The Right Thing. His TV co-star Martin Lawrence had tweeted out a message of support to Ford and his family. He was 52. CARL ANTHONY PAYNE II IN TEARS TALKING ABOUT THOMAS. [For example], my father was so polite that the old ladies would say to him,God bless you, baby. And, to this day, when I see an old lady, I say, God bless you, mother. I wanted to tell people, See, he is not a monster. Thomas Mikal Ford, aka Tommy Ford, has been served with a restraining order by the mother of his child, who currently resides in Atlanta. Michael B. Jordan Apologized To His Mother For Viral Underwear Ad. And, of course, theres this one: the always classic and near and dear to any Martin fan the DMV episode that resulted in both of them catching a fade. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. . Rest n Peace Tommy Ford. He was associated with the series for three seasons, until 2001. 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. Thomas Mikal Ford died of a ruptured abdominal aneurysm in Newnan, Georgia, on October 12, 2016, at the age of 52 years. Prior to his career-making turn on the Lawrence series, Ford appeared on MacGyver, Living Single, The Flash, Law & Order and the TV version of Uncle Buck. Like telling Martin he couldnt afford the Hoshi-Toshi 2000 big screen TV. One is from the episode where they thought the plumber died and Tommy ended up delivering a fiery sermon in his best impression of a Baptist minister, which was immaculately hilarious. Thomas Mikal Fords income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. Specifically: Cemetery has no record of this burial. In 1993, Ford directed and produced the play South of Where We Live, which was about six African-American professionals who return to the communities where they were raised and learn about the social issues that now exist. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. You can always change this later in your Account settings. For that, I will always be grateful.. Please try again later. My condolences to the family of Thomas Mikel Ford. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 54. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Thomas Mikal Ford (September 5, 1964 October 12, 2016) was an American actor and comedian. Say what you want about Tommy always being in between jobs, he kept money pumping in his own community. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. He was best known for his role as Thomas "Tommy" Strawn on the FOX sitcom Martin which originally aired from 1992 until 1997. Avery wasnt the main character, but he was iconic, necessary and eternal. Malcolm Barker in the police procedural 'New York Undercover' in its fourth and final seasons, in 1998 and 1999, respectively. 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. He flexed in New York Undercover and The Parkers, and even ventured into the animated world with Disneys The Proud Family. Growing up, the few times I had contact with [my father], I did not recognize the man I heard so many people describe. #RIP https://t.co/5LMMU2UpPB, Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey) October 12, 2016, This is really sad. ", Episode: "The Good, the Bad, and the Nasty", Episode: "2 Weddings and an Ass Whooping", This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 00:42. Laughing through the pain of Thomas Fords death. He also had a recurring role as Mel Parker in the UPN sitcom The Parkers from 1999 until 2001. In 2001, Ford moved from Los Angeles to Kendall in Florida. He was. Martin was paranoid, which often led him to, well, you know where it led him. But the two men who made the runoff election have very different approaches. ', In 1991, he appeared in the romantic comedy 'The Butcher's Wife' and on the TV shows 'The Flash,' Baby Talk,' 'Veronica Clare,' and 'MacGyver.'. Try again later. The Toronto rapper was supposed to be sentenced in February. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Tommy is such a common name, so naturally, there are a few iconic characters in pop culture who have been given the moniker. In 1993, Ford directed and produced the play South of Where We Live, about six African-American professionals who return to the communities where they were raised and learn about the social issues that now exist. Thomas Mikal Ford passed away on 12 October 2016 at hte age of 52 years. Try again later. #tommyford #RIP, Jay Mathis PR (@RJMConsults) October 12, 2016. The second moment of note is from a Halloween episode where he told a scary story about Old Man Ackerman, and eventually gave us his best impression of a comedian possessed by a ghost. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. He was so dearly loved by so many and for that lets all be grateful for a life well served. He played Ben Cummings in The Power of Passion as one of the characters whose wife cheats on him with the pastor. With the end of 'Martin' in 1997, he found time to test his acting skills and took up the role of Lt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWzJ3zSFH7o. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was 54. ', Between 2009 and 2011, he appeared in 'Love Ain't Suppose to Hurt 2: The Wedding,' 'Lens on Talent,' 'Baby Mama's Club.' Ford soon changed his mind and decided to pursue a career in acting. 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. William "Bill" Hanna. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [19][20] Ford spent time traveling to schools to inspire and empower children, and encourage responsibility. His legacy, Tommy, will bring joy for decades to come. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Philadelphia Teen Goes Viral After Reacting To Being Accepted To Morehouse. Thomas Mikal Ford (September 5, 1964 October 12, 2016) was an American actor and comedian. Fords career in film, television and theater spanned more than two decades. [3] In feature films, Ford appeared in the Kid 'n Play movie Class Act as "Mink". May he rest in power. Death, however, has the uncanny ability of bringing people together. What she said next is where the message resonated on different level. The author and Shondaland CEO has worn the brand's clothing for years, including on the cover of Time magazine. On the eve of the show's 30th anniversary, here are the funniest moments that make us miss Thomas Mikal Ford. It was another popular character of his. Please see our. Sleep in peace brother #MikalFord AKA #Tommy https://t.co/MNLZNRFB6F, Salt N Pepa (@TheSaltNPepa) October 12, 2016, damn tommy. Failed to report flower. People want to know his cause of death so we want to clear out that he passed away because of a ruptured abdominal aneurysm at a hospital in the Atlanta area. 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. Ford, 52, starred alongside Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II, on the hit FOX sitcom, which ran from 1992-1997. We have estimated thank you bro https://t.co/WORljUqi6A, Questlove Gomez (@questlove) October 12, 2016. In addition, he was an American actor and comedian. Our commitment to showcasing the best and brightest as well as highlighting disparities in Black life has been, and will always be, cornerstone to EBONY. After Martin ended, Ford found success in the detective drama New York Undercover. Barack Obama Launches Program to Encourage Political Adversaries to Join Forces on Important Projects. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thomas-mikal-ford-47064.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century American Film & Theater Personalities. When his health became delicate, Carl was called, and he visited the late actor to the hospital. 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. Speaking of funny scenes from Martin, only two choices really suffice when debating the GOAT (greatest of all time). Nowadays, Thomas Mikal Ford's girlfriend is a social media personality with over 10,000 followers. Like Uncle Phil and Radio Raheem, well miss the Los Angeles-born Ford forever. He was seen in the crime drama Against the Law (1997). There is a problem with your email/password. Most well known for his portrayal of Tommy Strawn on the Fox sitcom Martin, he is also notable for his role as Mel Parker on UPN's The Parkers, as well as for his performance as Lieutenant . His breakthrough role was that of 'Thomas "Tommy" Strawn' in the hit 1992 sitcom 'Martin,' which was aired until 1997. He returned to sitcoms in 1999, appearing as 'Mel Parker' in 'The Parkers,' a spin-off of 'Moesha, The Parkers.' He was known for his role as Lt. Malcolm Barker on New York Undercover, aired on FOX for its final season. The biggest joke about Tommy was that no one knew where he worked even though he insisted that he had a job. Fords death calls to mind James Avery, Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, who died in 2013. What are you all talking about? Ford, a character actor par excellence, was far more than just the beloved and dryly hilarious Tommy. Instead, I saw the results of [my fathers] politeness and I wanted to duplicate that. So it was confusing as well because I heard mama and other folks say how horrible he was. This is a carousel with slides. The "Bad Boys" star also revealed that he and Thomas were friends even before they worked together in "Martin," and that they, fortunately, could take the best aspects of their friendship onto the screen. [24], Ford was married to Gina Sasso from 1997 to 2014. In 2006, he tried something new. Advertisement Unfortunately, Thomas passed away on October 12, 2016, after spending a few days hospitalized following a ruptured aneurysm in his abdomen. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Between 1994 and 1997, other than reprising his role in 'Martin,' he appeared in 'The Kangaroo' and 'Against the Law.'. He also had a recurring role as Mel Parker in the UPN sitcom The Parkers from 1999 until 2001. Martin Show T.V Star /Thomas Mikal Ford Funeral Service 7,043 views Sep 9, 2017 34 Dislike Share Save Dragon -Mike T.v 2.37K subscribers Video footage of The Funeral Service For Actor Thomas. Martin also described the late actor as his spiritual brother and a loving person and parent, remarking that he would be deeply missed. #RentEmSpoons, Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Beauty and the Baller (2017) Comedy. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Ford wrote two inspirational books for children, titled Positive Attitude and I am Responsible for Me. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? It was a lie. Thaddaeus Mcadams/Getty Images. They added: "Keep his family in your prayers as they go through this challenging time. While 2007 saw him appear in 'City Teacher' and 'House M.D,' in the year 2008, he was seen in 'The Club' and 'Stitches. RHOA Star Drew Sidora And Husband Ralph Pittman File For Divorce One Hour Apart. Thomas Mikal Ford on stage during R Kelly performance at American Airlines Arena on May 28, 2016 in Miami, Florida. Try again later. The TV star who portrayed Tommy Strawn on the 1990s sitcom "Martin" died. 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. [5] After earning Associate of Arts degree from Long Beach City College in 1985,[6] Ford transferred to the University of Southern California, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting. Ford died from a ruptured abdominal aneurysm on October 12, 2016 at a hospital in the Atlanta area. Ford was born Tommy Lamont Ford, on September 5, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Ford authored two self-help books, Positive Attitude' and 'I am Responsible for Me,' for motivating children. Learn more about merges. They had two children. Jacke Harry (@JackeeHarry) October 12, 2016. He confirmed this himself through an Instagram post a few days ago. Tommy failed quite often at trying to convince Martin he was wrong, but thats part of what made Martin, Tommy and Cole such a dynamic trio. Shonda Rhimes Fronts St. John Knits Own Your Power Campaign. The actor, best known as Tommy Ford, joined the Fox sitcom in 1992, playing sidekick Tommy Strawn in the comedy for more than 100 episodes. All Rights Reserved. Tommy was Martins trainer when it was time to fight Tommy Hitman Hearns (a fight that never would have happened had Gina and Pam not ridden in Hearns limo, for the record). Tommy Ford was 52 years old. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Prayers up for my brother @BigTommyFord and his family. He can also be seen in the 1997 crime drama Against the Law. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171207842/thomas-mikal-ford. RIP Tommy. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Add to your scrapbook. He stayed with the show until 2008. He is an actor and producer, known for Martin (1992), Harlem Nights (1989) and Across the Tracks (1990). Ford was born in Los Angeles[3] and raised in Long Beach, California. [11] In 1997, he played Detective Siegel in the crime drama Against the Law. From Martin asking, How far apart are the attractions? to Cole getting his Doogie Howser on to Tommy asking where the babys umbilical cord is, the comedic chemistry here is through the roof. The central plot of Martin might revolve around Martin and Gina, but their close friends are nearly as important to the show . Verify and try again. Following the series, he nabbed a role on Fox drama series New York Undercover as Lt. Malcolm Barker and on UPNs The Parkers as Mel Parker. Apart from working on the "Martin" TV show, he appeared in "Singer & Sons," "New York Undercover," "The Parkers," and "Who's Got Jokes.". Together, they had two children, Madison and Thomas Ford Jr. THOMAS MIKAL FORD'S GIRLFRIEND, VIVIANE BRAZIL. Drag images here or select from your computer for Thomas Mikal Ford memorial. Since 1945, EBONY magazine has shined a spotlight on the worlds of Black people in America and worldwide. 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