Glynn Turman
Acting
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.
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Filmography of
Glynn Turman
Richard
... 2025
... 2024
A. Philip Randolph
... 2023
Bullseye Black
... 2023
Mickey
... 2023
... 2022
... 2022
Lloyd Cowans
... 2022
... 2021
Self - Presenter
... 2020
Toledo
... 2020
Doc
... 2020
Leland
... 2019
Papa Don
... 2019
... 2019
General Whalen
... 2018
Clay (Pastor Davis)
... 2018
Self
... 2017
... 2017
Harry E. Davis
... 2016
David Lofton
... 2013
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
... 2013
Slim Sugar
... 2012
Kevin Sawyer
... 2012
... 2012
Dr. Woodward
... 2011
Harold Saint
... 2010
Chief Detective Duncan
... 2010
Bishop Hightower
... 2009
Sheriff Bob Monroe
... 2008
Clarence Brown
... 2008
Dr. Niles
... 2007
Dr. Frank Hopper
... 2005
Derrick's Dad
... 2004
Ted Bigelow
... 2001
Parole Board Member Reingold
... 2001
Robert Aimes Sr.
... 2001
Chief Floyd
... 2000
T-Bone Lanier
... 2000
Principal Allan Armstrong
... 1999
Dr. Shakespeare
... 1998
Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
... 1997
Coach Powell
... 1996
Stallworth Hubbs
... 1996
Judge Roullard
... 1994
Spencer Phillips
... 1994
Russell Stevens Sr.
... 1992
Colonel Bradford Taylor
... 1987
Lloyd Lyman
... 1986
Lieutenant Delgado
... 1986
... 1985
Jesse
... 1984
Roy Hanson
... 1984
Ty Earl
... 1983
Charles Johnson
... 1982
James Thornwell
... 1981
Raymond Franklin
... 1980
Preston de Cordiva
... 1978
... 1977
Monroe
... 1977
Booster Johnson
... 1977
Harry Brown Jr.
... 1977
... 1976
Isaac / 'Ike'
... 1976
Jeff Williams
... 1976
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
... 1975
Pvt. George Brightman
... 1975
Edwin Beall
... 1975
... 1975
... 1974
Dr. Johnson
... 1974
Jomo J. Anderson
... 1974
Gideon
... 1973
Mohammed G.
... 1972
Sailor at Bus Station
... 1971
Bodhi
... 1971