Glynn Turman
Acting
🎂 1947-01-31
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.
Cast credits(123)
Charles Johnson
2005
Self
2014
Dr. Young
1999
Roy Hines
2001
Vic
2011
James Pierce
2009
Richard
2025
Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
1994
Gabriel
2020
1976
Alex Prince Sr.
2008
Doctor Senator
2014
Colonel Brad Taylor
1987
Terry Daniels
2020
Norman Powell
1982
Clarence Royce
2002
Stan Lassiter
1984
Earl Browder
1984
Ben Coleman
1984
Otis
2018
Nathaniel Lahey
2014
Mr. Holmes
1994
(segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
1985
Achilles Thompson/Hector Thompson
1998
Billy Blade
2014
George
2001
Fred Collins
2025
Mr. Brunner / Chiron
2023
Sheriff Nate Craven
2022
Carl
2001
Reverend Hutchins
2017
Judge Bernard Raines
2017
James Glen
1996
Senator Noland
2009
1969
Walter
2024
Jeremiah Kaan
2012
Emmitt Little
2012
Judge Bob Owens
2010
Pa (voice)
2022
Major David Kipling
2012
Nate Person
1978
Mose Wright
2022
Roy Hanson
1984
General Whalen
2018
Nathan Gordon
2019
Dr. Woodward
2011
1978
Chief Floyd
2000
Chief Detective Duncan
2010
Dr. Frank Hopper
2005
Mickey
2023
Harold Saint
2010
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
2013
Russell Stevens Sr.
1992
Derrick's Dad
2004
Harry E. Davis
2016
Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins
1985
2024
Doc
2020
Leland
2019
A. Philip Randolph
2023
Toledo
2020
Self - Chiron
2024
Dr. Shakespeare
1998
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
1975
Lloyd Cowans
2022
1974
Bullseye Black
2023
Self - Presenter
2020
Monroe
1977
Lieutenant Delgado
1986
Pvt. George Brightman
1975
Self
2022
Sailor at Bus Station
1971
Kevin Sawyer
2012
Raymond Franklin
1980
Dr. Niles
2007
Coach Powell
1996
Principal Allan Armstrong
1999
Harry Brown Jr.
1977
Ted Bigelow
2001
Isaac / 'Ike'
1976
Nigeria
1977
Parole Board Member Reingold
2001
T-Bone Lanier
2000
Ty Earl
1983
Jesse
1984
Stallworth Hubbs
1996
Charles Johnson
1982
Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
1997
Lloyd Lyman
1986
Lou
2019
Self
2017
David Lofton
2013
Jeff Williams
1976
Spencer Phillips
1994
Jomo J. Anderson
1974
2017
Joshua
1985
James Thornwell
1981
Sheriff Bob Monroe
2008
Slim Sugar
2012
Clay (Pastor Davis)
2018
Edwin Beall
1975
Preston de Cordiva
1978
Robert Aimes Sr.
2001
Clarence Brown
2008
Mohammed G.
1972
Papa Don
2019
Theo
1975
Gideon
1973
Judge Roullard
1994
Bodhi
1971
Colonel Bradford Taylor
1987
Booster Johnson
1977
Dr. Johnson
1974
1976
Bishop Hightower
2009
G.T.
2022
2012
Self
2017
Self
2021
