Birth Day: 1947-01-31
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
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.
Credits
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As Self - Chiron
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As Mickey
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As Bullseye Black
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As A. Philip Randolph
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As G.T.
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As Lloyd Cowans
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As Self
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As Self
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As Self - Presenter
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As Doc
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As Toledo
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As Lou
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As Leland
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As Papa Don
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As General Whalen
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As Clay (Pastor Davis)
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As Self
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As Self
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As David Lofton
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As Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
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As Slim Sugar
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As Dr. Woodward
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As Harold Saint
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As Chief Detective Duncan
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As Bishop Hightower
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As Sheriff Bob Monroe
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As Clarence Brown
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As Dr. Frank Hopper
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As Derrick's Dad
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As Robert Aimes Sr.
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As Ted Bigelow
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As Parole Board Member Reingold
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As T-Bone Lanier
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As Chief Floyd
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As Principal Allan Armstrong
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As Dr. Shakespeare
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As Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
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As Stallworth Hubbs
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As Judge Roullard
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As Spencer Phillips
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As Russell Stevens Sr.
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As Lloyd Lyman
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As Lieutenant Delgado
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As Joshua
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As Jesse
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As Roy Hanson
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As Ty Earl
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As Charles Johnson
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As James Thornwell
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As Raymond Franklin
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As Preston de Cordiva
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As Monroe
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As Harry Brown Jr.
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As Nigeria
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As Jeff Williams
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As Isaac / 'Ike'
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As Theo
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As Leroy "Preach" Jackson
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As Edwin Beall
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As Jomo J. Anderson
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As Dr. Johnson
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As Gideon
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As Mohammed G.
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As Sailor at Bus Station
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As Bodhi
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As Pvt. George Brightman