Thomas Mikal Ford, occasionally credited as Tommy Ford (September 5, 1964 – October 12, 2016) was an American actor. His best known role was as Thomas "Tommy" Strawn in the series Martin, as well as his recurring role as Mel Parker in The Parkers.
Ford died on October 12, 2016 of a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. He is survived by his ex-wife and two children.
Selected Filmography
Film
- Harlem Nights (1989) – Tommy Smalls
- Q & A (1990) – Lubin
- Across The Tracks (1990) – Coach Walsh
- Class Act (1992) – Mink
- A Bronx Tale (1993) – Phil the Peddler
- Mr Jones (1993) – Arnie / Violent Patient
- Against The Law (1997) – Det. Siegel
- The Ballerina (2017) — Etienne Magloire
Television
- Uncle Buck (1990, TV Series) – Rafer Freeman
- Martin (1992–1997, TV Series) – Thomas "Tommy" Strawn
- Martin:The Reunion (2022)- (archive footage)
- New York Undercover (1998–1999, TV Series) – Lt. Malcolm Barker
- The Parkers (1999–2001, TV Series) – Mel Parker
- Whos Got Jokes (2006–2008, TV Series) – Pope of Comedy
- Zoe Ever After (2016) - James Jean
