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Glynn Turman

Acting

15.2 Popularity Jan 31, 1947 (78 years old) 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 Broad...

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.

Filmography 133

2025
STRAW Movie

as Richard

2025
Paradise TV

as Fred Collins

2024
The Big Cigar TV

as Walter

2023
Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV

as Mr. Brunner / Chiron

2023
Rustin Movie

as A. Philip Randolph

2023
Outlaw Johnny Black Movie

as Bullseye Black

2023
80 for Brady Movie

as Mickey

2022
2022
Women of Theatre, New York Movie

Executive Producer

2022
2022
The Devil You Know Movie

as Lloyd Cowans

2022
Women of the Movement TV

as Mose Wright

2020

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday January 31, 1947 (78 years old)
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As 글린 터먼, Glynn Russell Turman, Glynn R. Turman and 1 more
Years Active 1969 - 2025
Popularity 15.2
Career Stats
133 Total Credits
78 Movie Roles
45 TV Roles
4 Photos