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 …

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 …

Oct 4, 2020 · Spike Lee took to Instagram on Sunday morning to announce the death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, who he says was murdered in Atlanta last night.

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

Oct 16, 2020 · An Atlanta man was arrested on Friday morning in the fatal shooting of the actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, the authorities said.

Oct 5, 2020 · Thomas Jefferson Byrd, an actor who appeared in several Spike Lee movies, was killed in an apparent homicide early Saturday morning, according to the Atlanta Police …

Oct 5, 2020 · ATLANTA (AP) — Actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, known for his roles in Spike Lee films, has been shot and killed in Atlanta, police said Sunday.

Oct 5, 2020 · Police said they were called to the 2200 block of Belvedere Avenue to report of a person injured around 1:45 a.m. but arrived to find a man - later identified as Thomas …

Oct 3, 2020 · Thomas Jefferson Byrd was an actor known for roles in Spike Lee films including “Clockers” and “Get on the Bus.”

Nov 4, 2020 · 'Clockers' Star Thomas Jefferson Byrd Has Died The 70-year-old actor, who starred in several Spike Lee films, was killed in Atlanta, according to reports.