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. Gary Owen (@garyowencomedy) October 12, 2016, Noooooooooo..! Ford was born in Los Angeles and raised in Long Beach, California. Ford authored two self-help books, Positive Attitude' and 'I am Responsible for Me,' for motivating children. 1962 DIED 2016 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. Please see our. Whether eulogizing a dead plumber (who wasnt really dead) on Martins couch or helping to deliver a baby, Tommy was a man of many skills. Thomas Mikal Ford Funeral Pictures. Thomas Mikal Ford died of a ruptured abdominal aneurysm in Newnan, Georgia, on October 12, 2016, at the age of 52 years. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. , money, salary, income, and assets. Thomas Mikal Ford, aka Tommy Ford, has been served with a restraining order by the mother of his child, who currently resides in Atlanta. He stayed with the show until 2008. When he took drama lessons and started acting in high school plays, he decided to go into acting instead. R.I.P. Resend Activation Email. He was also part of TV series such as 'Singer & Sons,' 'Uncle Buck,' 'Equal Justice,' and 'Law & Order. Beauty and the Baller (2017) Comedy. When Martin started talking crazy to Tommy, the 64 comedy behemoth wasnt having it. ! If your people dont know the answer, find new friends. He appeared as the 'Pope of Comedy' in the stand-up comedy competition 'Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes?,' which was aired on 'TV One.' In 2001, Ford moved from Los Angeles to Kendall in Florida. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. and 'Let's Stay Together. Conflict of Interest: Directed by Thomas Mikal Ford. Thomas Mikal Ford was born on September 5, 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Born In: Los Angeles, California, United States, place of death: Atlanta, Georgia, United States, U.S. State: California, African-American From California, education: University Of Southern California, Long Beach City College, See the events in life of Thomas Mikal Ford in Chronological Order, (Actor & Comedian Known for His Role as Tommy Strawn on the FOX Sitcom Martin), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO8BYmNl62U. Even if that same community played with a smedium-sized pizza. Actor. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. Shortly after divorcing Gina, the late actor started dating model and actress Viviane Brazil, and they stayed together until the moment of his death. is 6 4 . 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. ', 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.'. Jeri Gray. Justin Tinsley is a senior culture writer for Andscape. Ford was born Tommy Lamont Ford, on September 5, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Updated 5:58 p.m. Actor Thomas Mikal Ford, widely known for his role on "Martin" during the 90s died Wednesday, according to a social media post from his publicist. Actually how he managed not to is a testament to that guys professionalism. Late actor Thomas Mikal Ford, best known as Tommy Strawn in the "Martin" show, passed away in 2016. ", 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. 14 Jul 1910 - 22 Mar 2001. He is an actor and producer, known for Martin (1992), Harlem Nights (1989) and Across the Tracks (1990).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.In the past few years Tommy has starred in more than fifteen films: First Impression; Hillbilly Highway; Ivy League; Who Did I Marry; Unspoken Words; Douglass U; Dreams (the Movie); No More Games; Switching the Script; Hard Lessons; 4 Play; Mississippi Blues, Back Court And others, in addition to a New TV series called Basketball Wives.Recently, Tommy has been focusing on building a successful career behind the camera. 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. His father worked as a plumber, and his mother was a school secretary. RIP Tommy. He also had a recurring role as Mel Parker in the UPN sitcom The Parkers from 1999 until 2001. He was best known for his role as Thomas "Tommy" Strawn[2] on the FOX sitcom Martin, which originally aired from 1992 until 1997. For the caption, she wrote: "This date will never be the same things happen in life, and sometimes I just look up, smile, and say, 'I know that was you.' This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. When he took drama lessons and started acting in high school plays, he decided to go into acting instead. Ford got married to Gina Sasso in 1997. Is this an actual requirement for friendship? 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. He appeared in two movies: the American crime film 'Q & A' and the drama 'Across the Tracks.' 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. 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. Martin never should have gone to fight the ticket that said he didnt come to a complete stop at a stop sign. In Martin, Tommy Ford played Tommy Strawn who was, at times, the straight man for Martin Lawrences jokes, but he very often inserted scene-stealing bald-headed logic and witty comments in odd situations. [15][16][17] The organization's mission was to build better communities for youth. Stars: Diandra Lyle, Kimberly Dooley, Akeem Smith, Charles Reese. Ford, 52, his known for his comedic work in TV sitcoms Martin and The Parkers.. He was 52 years old. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. They had two children. Thomas Mikal Fords income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He also has been slated to appear in several projectsthis year including one he directed called Beat Street Resurrection.. His breakthrough role was that of 'Thomas "Tommy" Strawn' in the hit 1992 sitcom 'Martin,' which was aired until 1997. Thomas Mikal Ford's net worth [4] Ford chose the Ebony Showcase in order to raise money for the theater, which was in danger of closing. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [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. He was also known as The Pope of Comedy, due to exposure as a judge on TV Ones comedy competition show Bill Bellamys Whos Got Jokes? Before dying, he was in a relationship with actress and model Viviane Brazil. He would always vaguely reference his job and people would always reply, You aint got no job, man! One time, Cole was at the DMV with Martin, and when he was asked what his employment was, he replied, I was working with Tommy Strawn for a while, to which the teller replied and wrote down, No job., There was even an episode where Gina begged Pam, who by this point, was actually in a relationship with Tommy, to tell her what Tommy did for a living and Pam still didnt know. Click here to submit your listings. There, he earned his BFA degree in acting. Its easy to forget Martin went off the air in 1997 not for low ratings, but reportedly because of a falling out between Campbell-Martin and Lawrence over allegations of sexual harassment and physical abuse. 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 He hasreportedly undergone knee surgery recently and has been receiving treatment by doctors since then. Say what you want about Tommy always being in between jobs, he kept money pumping in his own community. Celebrity website TMZ.com said Ford died in an in an Atlanta hospital after suffering a reported abdominal aneurysm. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Try again later. May he rest in power. Ford chose the Ebony Showcase in order to raise money for the theater, which was in danger of closing. Ford appeared on the UPN sitcom The Parkers in the recurring role of Nikkis ex-husband and Kims father, Mel Parker, in seven episodes. In June 2016, Ford directed a documentary on bullying, entitled Through My Lens Atl; it aired in October 2016, on Aspire TV. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Before dying, he was in a relationship with actress and model Viviane Brazil. Tommy never cracked under Thanksgiving pressure. Ford was born in Los Angeles [3] and raised in Long Beach, California. Prayers up for my brother @BigTommyFord and his family. With the 30 year anniversary of Martin around the corner, Thomas Mikal Fords presence and distinct laugh are sorely missed. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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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. Thanks for your help! The cause of death is reportedly a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. All rights reserved. His other notable projects of 2012 were 'Sugar Mommas,' 'Switchin' the Script,' 'The Good Ole Day,' 'The Fate of Love,' To Love and to Cherish,' 'No More Games,' 'A Boost of Love,' and 'Highway. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. But the two men who made the runoff election have very different approaches. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Their marriage ended in a divorce in 2014. "To all family and friends of Tommy Ford. Instead, I saw the results of [my fathers] politeness and I wanted to duplicate that. As a child, Ford wanted to be a preacher. After Martin ended, Ford found success in the detective drama New York Undercover as Lieutenant Malcolm Barker. Actor Thomas Mikal Ford, best known as Tommy of the legendary 90s sitcom Martin, died Wednesday in an Atlanta hospital. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? He appeared in such films as 'Harlem Nights' (1989), 'The Butcher's Wife' (1991), 'Class Act' (1992), 'Against the Law' (1997), 'Baby Mama's Club' (2010), 'The Good Ole Days' (2012), 'For Love of Money' (2014) and 'Blues for Life' (2016). He was best known for his role as Thomas "Tommy" Strawn on the FOX sitcom Martin which originally aired from 1992 until 1997. 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. As does forgiveness. When he took drama lessons and started acting in high school plays, he decided to go into acting instead. thank you bro https://t.co/WORljUqi6A, Questlove Gomez (@questlove) October 12, 2016. The effort is part of a nonprofit created by the former president and his wife to encourage civic participation. 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. Ford moved from Los Angeles to Kendall, Florida around 2001. Spoken Word with Hank Stewart The Poet, highlights amazing poets and spoken word artists.He's also filming a documentary entitled: Reverse the Lynch Curse an empowering piece about breaking curses of fear distrust and envy. His parents worked as a school secretary and a pipe-fitter. In 1985 and 1987, he appeared in insignificant roles in the short film 'Deathly Realities' and the sitcom 'Kate & Allie,' respectively. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). motivational speaker and published author, finding out earlier this year he actually wasnt, never cracked under Thanksgiving pressure, caught L after L from the USA Womens Basketball squad, over allegations of sexual harassment and physical abuse. The Toronto rapper was supposed to be sentenced in February. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. 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 . Search above to list available cemeteries. "Tommy" is such a common name, so naturally, there are a few . He was one of the hosts of the 'Texas Gospel Music Awards' in 1993. The cause of death is reportedly a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. Between 1994 and 1997, other than reprising his role in 'Martin,' he appeared in 'The Kangaroo' and 'Against the Law.'. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. He was associated with the series for three seasons, until 2001. On behalf of the family, we would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers. My heart is heavy with the loss of my brother @BigTommyFord May he Rest In Peace, Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) October 13, 2016, This is terrible news, man. Ford aspired to be a priest during his childhood. He was 54. My condolences to the family of Thomas Mikel Ford. William "Bill" Hanna. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He was known for his role as Lt. Malcolm Barker on New York Undercover, aired on FOX for its final season. Actor Thomas Mikal Ford, best known as Tommy of the legendary '90s sitcom Martin, died Wednesday in an Atlanta hospital. Tommy was an extremely funny & talented man. He played Ben Cummings in The Power of Passion as one of the characters whose wife cheats on him with the pastor. 6. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The same year, he produced and directed the play 'South of Where We Live' and staged it at 'Ebony Showcase Theater' to raise funds for the ailing theater industry. Every now and then on Martin, we got some insight into each of these characters backstories. Since 1945, EBONY magazine has shined a spotlight on the worlds of Black people in America and worldwide. Ford chose the Ebony Showcase in order to raise money for the theater, which was in danger of closing. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Your US State Privacy Rights | Children's Online Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads | About Nielsen Measurement | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Contact Us | Disney Ad Sales Site. He established the not-for-profit organization 'Be Still and Know' in 1998 to improve living conditions for the youth. Following the series, he nabbed a role on Fox drama. In 1999, he appeared on 'The Jamie Foxx Show.'. As per his love life, he was married to Gina Sasso between 1997 and 2014. I am sad the world lost a great talent and that I lost a wonderful friend. >. A system error has occurred. Ford was admitted to a hospital in Atlanta due to a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Shonda Rhimes Fronts St. John Knits Own Your Power Campaign. Your spirit will be missed. Not Tommy. Which somehow didnt translate into a job, but thats beside the point. As a child, Ford wanted to be a preacher. That still doesnt mean it wasnt funny to watch Tommy try. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Growing up, the few times I had contact with [my father], I did not recognize the man I heard so many people describe. Please reset your password. There is a problem with your email/password. On October 12, 2019, she uploaded a photo on her Instagram account, showing her posing next to Thomas in a tribute for his third death anniversary. Nowadays, Thomas Mikal Ford's girlfriend is a social media personality with over 10,000 followers. All Rights Reserved. Low-key, too, Martin vs. Miss Jeri was the most underrated beef of the 90s. Wed still be shooting that scene. Like telling Martin he couldnt afford the Hoshi-Toshi 2000 big screen TV. . Another actor of the "Martin" show who talked about Thomas Mikal "Tommy" Ford's death was Carl Anthony Payne II, who portrayed Cole Brown in the sitcom and had a lengthy feud with Martin Lawrence in real life. Learn more about merges. Ford, a character actor par excellence, was far more than just the beloved and dryly hilarious Tommy. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. 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.