Occupation Actor, Singer Years active 1974–1987 TV shows Good Times | Name Ralph Carter Music group Nitro Role Actor | |
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Born May 30, 1961 (age 63) ( 1961-05-30 ) New York, New York, U.S. Albums Nitro II: H.W.D.W.S., When You're Young and In Love, O.F.R., Gunnin' for Glory Similar People | ||
Ralph carter when you re young and in love interview
Ralph David Carter (born May 30, 1961) is an American actor and singer. Carter is known for his work as a child and teenager, both in the Broadway musical Raisin, based on the Lorraine Hansberry drama A Raisin in the Sun; and as Michael Evans, the youngest child of Florida and James Evans, Sr., on the CBS sitcom Good Times from 1974–1979.
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- Ralph carter when you re young and in love interview
- When you re young and in love ralph carter
- Other work
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
When you re young and in love ralph carter
Other work
In 1975, Carter recorded an album called When You're Young and in Love and performed it on Soul Train. The title song, along with another called "Extra, Extra" charted at No. 10 and No. 12 respectively.
Personal life
While at a Christmas party in 1982; Ralph met Lisa Parks. Lisa was the younger sister of Ralph's best friend, Larry Parks. They married on February 5, 1987. She gave birth to their son Michael Ralph Carter, on March 10, 1988. Michael was his character name on Good Times. Their second son, James, was born on September 8, 1989. They divorced in 1992. Carter married River York on December 20, 1994. Their son, Phoenix, was born on September 15, 1995 and their daughter, Jessica, was born on April 23, 1997. Their third child, Vivica, was born on July 25, 1999.
Filmography
Actor
2023
Chaaw (completed) as
Pastor Evans
1987
Donny's House (TV Movie)
1974
Good Times (TV Series) as
Michael Evans
- The Evans' Dilemma (1979) - Michael Evans
- Cousin Raymond (1979) - Michael Evans
- The End of the Rainbow (1979) - Michael Evans
- A Matter of Mothers (1979) - Michael Evans
- The Physical (1979) - Michael Evans
- The Art Contest (1979) - Michael Evans (credit only)
- J.J. and T.C. (1979) - Michael Evans
- Where Have All the Doctor's Gone? (1979) - Michael Evans
- Blood Will Tell (1979) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 2 (1979) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 1 (1979) - Michael Evans
- House Hunting (1979) - Michael Evans
- The Traveling Christmas (1978) - Michael Evans
- The Snow Storm (1978) - Michael Evans
- The Witness (1978) - Michael Evans
- J.J. and the Plumber's Helper (1978) - Michael Evans (credit only)
- Michael's Decision (1978) - Michael Evans
- J.J. the Teacher (1978) - Michael Evans
- Stomach Mumps (1978) - Michael Evans
- Florida Gets a Job (1978) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Homecoming: Part 4 (1978) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Homecoming: Part 3 (1978) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Homecoming: Part 2 (1978) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Homecoming: Part 1 (1978) - Michael Evans
- That's Entertainment, Evans Style (1978) - Michael Evans
- Write On, Thelma (1978) - Michael Evans
- Willona's New Job (1978) - Michael Evans
- Something Old, Something New (1978) - Michael Evans
- Willona, the Other Woman (1978) - Michael Evans
- J.J.'s Condition (1978) - Michael Evans
- The Boarder (1978) - Michael Evans
- I Had a Dream (1978) - Michael Evans
- Where There's Smoke (1978) - Michael Evans
- J.J. and the Boss' Daughter (1978) - Michael Evans
- Willona's Mr. Right (1978) - Michael Evans
- No More Mr. Nice Guy (1978) - Michael Evans
- Penny's Christmas (1977) - Michael Evans
- Requiem for a Wino (1977) - Michael Evans
- Thelma's Brief Encounter (1977) - Michael Evans
- Bye, Bye, Bookman (1977) - Michael Evans
- Breaker, Breaker (1977) - Michael Evans
- Wheels (1977) - Michael Evans
- Willona, the Fuzz (1977) - Michael Evans
- Thelma Moves Out (1977) - Michael Evans
- The Evans Get Involved: Part 4 (1977) - Michael Evans
- The Evans Get Involved: Part 3 (1977) - Michael Evans
- The Evans Get Involved: Part 2 (1977) - Michael Evans
- The Evans Get Involved: Part 1 (1977) - Michael Evans
- Love Has a Spot On Its Lung: Part 2 (1977) - Michael Evans
- Love Has a Spot On Its Lung: Part 1 (1977) - Michael Evans
- J.J. in Business (1977) - Michael Evans
- My Son, the Father (1977) - Michael Evans
- Florida and Carl (1977) - Michael Evans
- A Stormy Relationship (1977) - Michael Evans
- A Friend in Need (1977) - Michael Evans
- Willona's Surprise (1977) - Michael Evans
- Thelma's African Romance: Part 2 (1977) - Michael Evans
- Thelma's African Romance: Part 1 (1977) - Michael Evans
- The Hustle (1977) - Michael Evans
- The Comedian and the Loan Sharks (1977) - Michael Evans
- The Judy Cohen Story (1976) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Night Out (1976) - Michael Evans
- Rich Is Better Than Poor- Maybe (1976) - Michael Evans
- Grandpa's Visit (1976) - Michael Evans
- J.J.'s New Career: Part 2 (1976) - Michael Evans
- J.J.'s New Career: Part 1 (1976) - Michael Evans
- Evans Versus Davis (1976) - Michael Evans
- Michael's Great Romance (1976) - Michael Evans
- Michael the Warlord (1976) - Michael Evans
- J.J. and the Older Woman (1976) - Michael Evans
- The Big Move: Part 2 (1976) - Michael Evans
- The Big Move: Part 1 (1976) - Michael Evans
- The Rent Party (1976) - Michael Evans
- The Break Up (1976) - Michael Evans
- Florida the Woman (1976) - Michael Evans
- J.J. in Trouble (1976) - Michael Evans
- The Investigation (1976) - Michael Evans
- Sweet Daddy Williams (1976) - Michael Evans
- J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 2 (1976) - Michael Evans (credit only)
- J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 1 (1976) - Michael Evans
- A Place to Die (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Family Tree (1975) - Michael Evans
- Cousin Cleatus (1975) - Michael Evans
- A Loss of Confidence (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Mural (1975) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Protest (1975) - Michael Evans
- Willona's Dilemma (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Politicians (1975) - Michael Evans
- Michael's Big Fall (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Baby (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Weekend (1975) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Rich Cousin (1975) - Michael Evans
- Love in the Ghetto (1975) - Michael Evans
- Operation Florida (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Family Gun (1975) - Michael Evans
- A Real Cool Job (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Lunch Money Ripoff (1975) - Michael Evans
- Thelma's Scholarship (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Enlistment (1975) - Michael Evans
- My Girl Henrietta (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Houseguest (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Dinner Party (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Debutante Ball (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Family Business (1975) - Michael Evans
- The Nude (1975) - Michael Evans
- Florida Goes to School (1975) - Michael Evans
- Florida's Big Gig (1974) - Michael Evans
- Sometimes There's No Bottom in the Bottle (1974) - Michael Evans
- The Windfall (1974) - Michael Evans
- Florida, the Matchmaker (1974) - Michael Evans
- Part II: J.J. and the Gang (1974) - Michael Evans
- The Gang: Part 1 (1974) - Michael Evans
- The Encyclopedia Hustle (1974) - Michael Evans
- The I.Q. Test (1974) - Michael Evans
- Thelma's Young Man (1974) - Michael Evans
- The Man I Most Admire (1974) - Michael Evans
- Crosstown Buses Run All Day, Doodah, Doodah (1974) - Michael Evans
- J.J. Becomes a Man: Part II: J.J. Is Arrested (1974) - Michael Evans
- J.J. Becomes a Man: Part I (1974) - Michael Evans
- Florida Flips (1974) - Michael Evans
- My Son, the Lover (1974) - Michael Evans (credit only)
- The Check Up (1974) - Michael Evans
- The TV Commercial (1974) - Michael Evans
- Springtime in the Ghetto (1974) - Michael Evans
- The Visitor (1974) - Michael Evans
- Junior the Senior (1974) - Michael Evans
- Junior Gets a Patron (1974) - Michael Evans
- Sex and the Evans Family (1974) - Michael Evans
- Michael Gets Suspended (1974) - Michael Evans
- God's Business Is Good Business (1974) - Michael Evans
- Getting Up the Rent (1974) - Michael Evans
- Black Jesus (1974) - Michael Evans
- Too Old Blues (1974) - Michael Evans
Composer
1984
Eddie Money: Club Michelle (Music Video)
1982
Eddie Money: Shakin' (Music Video)
Soundtrack
2006
The Groomsmen (writer: "Shakin'")
2002
The King of Queens (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Eddie Money (2002) - (writer: "Shakin'" - uncredited)
1997
Broadway Damage (performer: "When You're Young And In Love")
1993
Beavis and Butt-Head (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Buff 'N' Stuff (1993) - (writer: "Shakin")
1976
Good Times (TV Series) (performer - 6 episodes)
- The Traveling Christmas (1978) - (performer: "Rock You To Your Socks" - uncredited)
- Florida's Homecoming: Part 3 (1978) - (performer: "You and I (We Can Conquer the World)" - uncredited)
- That's Entertainment, Evans Style (1978) - (performer: "You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)" - uncredited)
- The Evans Get Involved: Part 2 (1977) - (performer: "I Got You Babe" - uncredited)
- The Judy Cohen Story (1976) - (performer: "Just Let Me Love You")
- The Rent Party (1976) - (performer: "When You're Young and in Love" - uncredited)
1974
The 28th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Sidewalk Tree")
Self
2019
Here and Now (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 20 November 2019 (2019) - Self
2016
Steve Harvey (TV Series) as
Self
- "Where Are They Now?" Week Continues with JJ Walker and the Cast of "Good Times" (2016) - Self
2015
Extra (TV Series) as
Self - Good Times
- Episode #21.85 (2015) - Self - Good Times
2014
Face of Darkness: Journey to Healing (Documentary) as
Self
2012
Life After (TV Series) as
Self
- BernNadette Stanis (2012) - Self
2011
Stars & Music as
Self
2007
TV Land Confidential (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Interviewee
- Oddballs & Original Characters (2007) - Self - Interviewee
2006
BET Awards 2006 (TV Special) as
Self
2006
The 4th Annual TV Land Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2000
E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Good Times (2000) - Self
1986
Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 21 November 1986 (1986) - Self
1977
The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 23 December 1977 (1977) - Self
1976
Wonderama (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 4 April 1976 (1976) - Self
1975
American Bandstand (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #19.20 (1976) - Self
- Episode #19.3 (1975) - Self
1975
Musical Chairs (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 30 October 1975 (1975) - Self
1975
Soul Train (TV Series) as
Guest
- Pointer Sisters/B.T. Express/Ralph Carter (1975) - Guest
1974
Dinah! (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.24 (1974) - Self
1974
The 28th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee & Performer
1973
The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) as
Self - Actor
- Episode #13.28 (1973) - Self - Actor
Archive Footage
2021
History of the Sitcom (TV Series documentary) as
Michael Evans
- Facing Race (2021) - Michael Evans
- A Family Matter (2021) - Michael Evans
References
Ralph Carter Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA