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Thomas Mikal Ford was born on September 5, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. He is an actor and producer, best known for his roles in "Martin" (1992), "Harlem Nights" (1989), and "Across the Tracks" (1990).
He recently completed four seasons as the comedic Pope of Comedy on TV One's popular show "Who's Got Jokes?", hosted by Bill Bellamy.
In recent years, Tommy has appeared in over 15 films and starred in the TV series "Basketball Wives."
Lately, Tommy has concentrated on building a successful career behind the camera. He has directed and produced several webisodes, television dramas, and sitcom pilots, including "Blvd West," "Ancestors," "Comedy Camp," "Flipping Bird," and "Bird & Brick." He has directed and produced seven films, with "Switching Lanes" being the latest. Mr. Ford also joined the cast of three uplifting television productions on Uplifting Network: "Sugar Mamas," "To Love and to Cherish," and "In the Meantime."
Whether portraying Tommy on FOX's hit "Martin," showcasing versatility on FOX's drama "New York Undercover," or recurring as the fun-loving father on UPN's "The Parkers," Ford continually evolves in his career and achieves success in every venture he undertakes. Pursuing a long-held dream, he launched a series of award-winning children's books aimed at promoting healthy, spiritual, and non-violent living while guiding youth to become better individuals.
He has participated in numerous acclaimed theater productions, earning significant praise for his producing, directing, and acting. Notable works include "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 others.
Tommy is excited to present two variety talk shows and a documentary currently filming in Atlanta: "Don't Be Stupid," described as "Bill Maher meets Chelsea Lately on collard greens," and "Spoken Word With Hank Stewart the Poet," which features outstanding poets and spoken-word artists.
He is also producing a documentary titled "Reverse the Lynch Curse," an empowering film focused on breaking cycles of fear, distrust, and envy.
