Thomas Jefferson Byrd (June 25, 1950 – October 3, 2020) was an American character actor who appeared in several of director Spike Lee's films. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in the 2003 Broadway revival of …

Thomas Jefferson Byrd. Actor: Set It Off. Born in Georgia, Byrd earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Morris Brown College and later received a master of fine arts degree in dance from California Institute of the Arts.

Oct 6, 2020 · Thomas Jefferson Byrd was an actor known for roles in Spike Lee films including “Clockers” and “Get on the Bus.” Died: October 3, 2020 (Who else died on October 3?)

Oct 4, 2020 · Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd was fatally shot in Georgia Saturday morning, according to Atlanta police spokesman Anthony Grant. Officers responded to southwest Atlanta for an injured person...

Oct 5, 2020 · Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, who appeared in several Spike Lee movies, was found shot to death in Atlanta over the weekend, authorities said. He was 70.

Oct 4, 2020 · Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd has died at the age of 70 in Atlanta, Ga. The death is the result of an apparent shooting, the Atlanta Police Department told Fox News in a statement.

Oct 4, 2020 · Thomas Jefferson Byrd, a film, television and stage actor who was a favorite of the director Spike Lee and received a Tony Award nomination for his one Broadway appearance, in a 2003 production...