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