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. Turmans talent shone on Broadway, earning a Tony Award for The Great White Hope. Hes 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 Raineys Black Bottom. With a captivating presence, Turman continues to enthrall audiences, showcasing remarkable versatility and depth in his performances.
Theo
Film 1975
T-Bone Lanier
Film 2000
Self
Film 2017
Isaac / 'Ike'
Film 1976
Ty Earl
Film 1983
Film 2025
Jeff Williams
Film 1976
G.T.
Film 2022
Nigeria
Film 1977
Bishop Hightower
Film 2009
Lloyd Cowans
Film 2022
Clarence Brown
Film 2008
Jesse
Film 1984
Robert Aimes Sr.
Film 2001
Film 2012
Jomo J. Anderson
Film 1974
Judge Roullard
Film 1994
Joshua
Film 1985
Self
Film 2022
Stallworth Hubbs
Film 1996
Derrick's Dad
Film 2004
Edwin Beall
Film 1975
David Lofton
Film 2013
Gideon
Film 1973
Harry Brown Jr.
Film 1977
Self - Chiron
Film 2024
Sailor at Bus Station
Film 1971
Booster Johnson
Film 1977
Dr. Johnson
Film 1974
Film 1974
Kevin Sawyer
Film 2012
Slim Sugar
Film 2012
James Thornwell
Film 1981
Raymond Franklin
Film 1980
Self
Film 2017
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Charles Johnson
Film 1982
Clay (Pastor Davis)
Film 2018
Lloyd Lyman
Film 1986
Lou
Film 2019
Doc
Film 2020
Papa Don
Film 2019
Mohammed G.
Film 1972
Self - Presenter
Film 2020
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Self
Film 2021
Bodhi
Film 1971
Dr. Niles
Film 2007
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Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
Tv 1994
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Dr. Young
Tv 1999
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James Glen
Tv 1996
George
Tv 2001
Alex Prince Sr.
Tv 2008
Roy Hines
Tv 2001
Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins
Tv 1985
Tv 1998
Tv 1978
Tv 1976
Major David Kipling
Tv 2012
Gabriel
Tv 2020
Clarence Royce
Tv 2002
Mayor Clarence V. Royce
Tv 2002
Senator Noland
Tv 2009
Self
Tv 2014
Pa (voice)
Tv 2022
Terry Daniels
Tv 2020
Vic
Tv 2011
Mr. Brunner / Chiron
Tv 2023
Nathaniel Lahey
Tv 2014
Nathan Gordon
Tv 2019
Emmitt Little
Tv 2012
Sheriff Nate Craven
Tv 2022
Norman Powell
Tv 1982
Charles Johnson
Tv 2005
Carl
Tv 2001
Judge Bernard Raines
Tv 2017
Billy Blade
Tv 2014
Reverend Hutchins
Tv 2017
Stan Lassiter
Tv 1984
Earl Browder
Tv 1984
Doctor Senator
Tv 2014
Ben Coleman
Tv 1984
Judge Bob Owens
Tv 2010
Mr. Holmes
Tv 1994
Otis
Tv 2018