Glynn Turman
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
1975
asTheo
2023
asMickey
2000
asT-Bone Lanier
2005
asDr. Frank Hopper
2017
asSelf
2000
asChief Floyd
2023
asBullseye Black
1998
asDr. Shakespeare
2023
asA. Philip Randolph
1975
asLeroy "Preach" Jackson
2010
asHarold Saint
2011
asDr. Woodward
1976
asIsaac / 'Ike'
1986
asLieutenant Delgado
1983
asTy Earl
2024
as
1999
asPrincipal Allan Armstrong
2013
asDetective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
1976
asJeff Williams
2022
asG.T.
1994
asSpencer Phillips
1977
asNigeria
2009
asBishop Hightower
2022
asLloyd Cowans
2008
asClarence Brown
1984
asJesse
2008
asSheriff Bob Monroe
1997
asSgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
2001
asRobert Aimes Sr.
2012
as
1974
asJomo J. Anderson
1994
asJudge Roullard
1985
asJoshua
2022
asSelf
1996
asStallworth Hubbs
2004
asDerrick's Dad
1975
asEdwin Beall
2013
asDavid Lofton
1973
asGideon
1977
asHarry Brown Jr.
2024
asSelf - Chiron
1992
asRussell Stevens Sr.
1971
asSailor at Bus Station
1996
asCoach Powell
1977
asBooster Johnson
1975
asPvt. George Brightman
1974
asDr. Johnson
1974
as
2012
asKevin Sawyer
2016
asHarry E. Davis
2010
asChief Detective Duncan
2012
asSlim Sugar
1981
asJames Thornwell
1977
asMonroe
1980
asRaymond Franklin
2017
asSelf
2017
as
1984
asRoy Hanson
1982
asCharles Johnson
2018
asGeneral Whalen
2018
asClay (Pastor Davis)
1986
asLloyd Lyman
2019
asLou
2001
asParole Board Member Reingold
2020
asToledo
2019
asLeland
2020
asDoc
2019
asPapa Don
1972
asMohammed G.
2020
asSelf - Presenter
2001
asTed Bigelow
1976
as
2021
asSelf
1971
asBodhi
1978
asPreston de Cordiva
2007
asDr. Niles
2025
asRichard
1987
asColonel Bradford Taylor
asColonel Brad Taylor
asSheriff Ernie Guthrie
as(segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
asDr. Young
as
asJames Glen
asGeorge
asAlex Prince Sr.
asRoy Hines
asSecretary of State LaRue Hawkins
as
as
asMose Wright
asJeremiah Kaan
asMajor David Kipling
asGabriel
asClarence Royce
asSenator Noland
asSelf
asPa (voice)
asTerry Daniels
asNate Person
asVic
asMr. Brunner / Chiron
asNathaniel Lahey
asNathan Gordon
asEmmitt Little
asSheriff Nate Craven
asWalter
asNorman Powell
asCharles Johnson
asCarl
asJudge Bernard Raines
asBilly Blade
asReverend Hutchins
asStan Lassiter
asEarl Browder
asDoctor Senator
asBen Coleman
asJudge Bob Owens
asMr. Holmes
asOtis
asJames Pierce
asFred Collins
asAchilles Thompson/Hector Thompson
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