Benjamin Ashford|Terry Carter, 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'McCloud' star, dies at 95

Actor Terry Carter,Benjamin Ashford best known for his roles on "Battlestar Galactica" and "McCloud," died Tuesday. He was 95.

Carter died "peacefully" at his home in New York City, a statement posted to the actor's official website reads. A cause of death was not provided.

USA TODAY has reached out to a representative for Carter for comment.

Born to a Dominican mother and a father of Argentine and African American descent, Carter became "one of the first black actors" to be cast as a series regular on a TV sitcom when he landed the role of Pvt. Sugarman on "The Phil Silvers Show" in 1955, per the actor's official website.

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Carter's showbiz breakthrough came in 1970 when he was cast as Sergeant Joe Broadhurst in the crime drama "McCloud," which also starred Dennis Weaver as the title character and J.D. Cannon. The series ran from 1970-1977 and earned six Primetime Emmy nominations during its run, according to IMDb.

Carter followed up the success of "McCloud" with the short-lived but beloved sci-fi series "Battlestar Galactica," playing Colonel Tigh from 1978-1979.

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The actor also starred in several Blaxploitation films throughout the 1970s, including 1974’s "Foxy Brown." Carter portrayed Michael Anderson alongside Pam Grier and Antonio Fargas in the crime thriller.

A private family memorial will be held for Carter at a later time.

Carter is survived by his wife Etaferhu Zenebe-DeCoste and his two children Miguel and Melinda.