Glynn Turman

Born: 31st of January 1947 (78 years old)

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.

Glynn Turman's Filmography

STRAW

STRAW

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Richard
Paradise

Paradise

  •   TV Show
  • 2025
Fred Collins
The Big Cigar

The Big Cigar

  •   TV Show
  • 2024
Walter
Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

  •   TV Show
  • 2023
Mr. Brunner / Chiron
Rustin

Rustin

  •   Movie
  • 2023
A. Philip Randolph
80 for Brady

80 for Brady

  •   Movie
  • 2023
Mickey
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
Sheriff Nate Craven
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
Pa (voice)
Women of the Movement

Women of the Movement

  •   TV Show
  • 2022
Mose Wright
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

  •   Movie
  • 2020
Toledo
Power Book II: Ghost

Power Book II: Ghost

  •   TV Show
  • 2020
Gabriel
The Way Back

The Way Back

  •   Movie
  • 2020
Doc
FBI: Most Wanted

FBI: Most Wanted

  •   TV Show
  • 2020
Terry Daniels
Sextuplets

Sextuplets

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Leland
The Red Line

The Red Line

  •   TV Show
  • 2019
Nathan Gordon
Bumblebee

Bumblebee

  •   Movie
  • 2018
General Whalen
The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood

  •   TV Show
  • 2018
Otis
Solace

Solace

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Clay (Pastor Davis)
Mr. Mercedes

Mr. Mercedes

  •   TV Show
  • 2017
Judge Bernard Raines
American Gods

American Gods

  •   TV Show
  • 2017
Reverend Hutchins
Race

Race

  •   Movie
  • 2016
Harry E. Davis
How to Get Away with Murder

How to Get Away with Murder

  •   TV Show
  • 2014
Nathaniel Lahey
black-ish

black-ish

  •   TV Show
  • 2014
Billy Blade
Fargo

Fargo

  •   TV Show
  • 2014
Doctor Senator
John Dies at the End

John Dies at the End

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
House of Lies

House of Lies

  •   TV Show
  • 2012
Jeremiah Kaan
Suits

Suits

  •   TV Show
  • 2011
Vic
Super 8

Super 8

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Dr. Woodward
Burlesque

Burlesque

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Harold Saint
Takers

Takers

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Chief Detective Duncan
Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds

  •   TV Show
  • 2005
Charles Johnson
Sahara

Sahara

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Dr. Frank Hopper
The Seat Filler

The Seat Filler

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Derrick's Dad
The Wire

The Wire

  •   TV Show
  • 2002
Clarence Royce
Scrubs

Scrubs

  •   TV Show
  • 2001
George
Men of Honor

Men of Honor

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Chief Floyd
Light It Up

Light It Up

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Principal Allan Armstrong
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

  •   TV Show
  • 1999
Dr. Young
How Stella Got Her Groove Back

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Dr. Shakespeare
The Inkwell

The Inkwell

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Spencer Phillips
Deep Cover

Deep Cover

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Russell Stevens Sr.
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

  •   TV Show
  • 1984
Stan Lassiter
Gremlins

Gremlins

  •   Movie
  • 1984
Roy Hanson
The Serpent's Egg

The Serpent's Egg

  •   Movie
  • 1977
Monroe
Cooley High

Cooley High

  •   Movie
  • 1975
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
The Parent 'Hood

The Parent 'Hood

  •   TV Show
  • 1995
Director
The Wayans Bros.

The Wayans Bros.

  •   TV Show
  • 1995
Director
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

  •   TV Show
  • 1992
Director
Dynasty

Dynasty

  •   TV Show
  • 1981
Director