Glynn Turman
AKA: 글린 터먼
Birthday: 1947-01-31
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Glynn Russell Turman, born on January 31, 1947, in New York City, is a revered American stage, television, and film actor as well as a writer, whose career spans decades. He gained early recognition for his role as Leroy "Preach" Jackson in the 1975 film "Cooley High." Turman's talent shone on Broadway, earning a Tony Award for "The Great White Hope." He's renowned for TV work in "The Wire," math professor and retired Army colonel Bradford Taylor on the NBC sitcom "A Different World," fictional Baltimore mayor Clarence Royce on the HBO drama series "The Wire" and "House of Lies." His filmography includes impactful roles in "Gremlins" and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." With a captivating presence, Turman continues to enthrall audiences, showcasing remarkable versatility and depth in his performances.
Filmography
Character: Dr. Frank Hopper
Character: Dr. Shakespeare
Character: Leroy "Preach" Jackson
Character: Lieutenant Delgado
Character: Principal Allan Armstrong
Character: Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
Character: Spencer Phillips
Character: Bishop Hightower
Character: Clarence Brown
Character: Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
Character: Robert Aimes Sr.
Character: Judge Roullard
Character: Stallworth Hubbs
Character: Jomo J. Anderson
Character: Harry Brown Jr.
Character: Russell Stevens Sr.
Character: James Thornwell
Character: Sailor at Bus Station
Character: Pvt. George Brightman
Character: Chief Detective Duncan
Character: Raymond Franklin
Character: Charles Johnson
Character: General Whalen
Character: Clay (Pastor Davis)
Character: Parole Board Member Reingold
Character: Self - Presenter
Character: Preston de Cordiva
Character: Bullseye Black
Character: A. Philip Randolph
Character: Sheriff Bob Monroe
Character: Booster Johnson