Actor Thomas Mikal Ford endeared himself to millions of fans as the character Thomas “Tommy” Strawn in the hit 1990s TV show “Martin.”

“Martin” also starred Martin Lawrence (Martin), Tisha Campbell-Martin (Gina), Tichina Arnold (Pam), and Carl Anthony Payne II (Cole). The show ran from 1992 to 1997, and Ford continued his career in Hollywood after it ended, acting in numerous projects.

He suddenly died at the age of 52 on Oct. 12, 2016.

Here are 13 things to know about Thomas Ford.