GLYNN TURMAN

Glynn Turman
Glynn Turman
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 31, 1947
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

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

Starring

2025·
Paradise
Fred Collins
2025·
STRAW
Richard
Walter
Mr. Brunner / Chiron
2023·
Rustin
A. Philip Randolph
Bullseye Black
Mickey
Mose Wright
Lloyd Cowans
Terry Daniels
Doc
Nathan Gordon
2019·
Justine
Papa Don
Leland
2018·
Solace
Clay (Pastor Davis)
2018·
Bumblebee
General Whalen
Reverend Hutchins
Judge Bernard Raines
2016·
Race
Harry E. Davis
2014·
Fargo
Doctor Senator
2014·
black-ish
Billy Blade
Nathaniel Lahey
David Lofton
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
2012·
Alcatraz
Emmitt Little
Major David Kipling
Jeremiah Kaan
Slim Sugar
Kevin Sawyer
2011·
Suits
Vic
2011·
Super 8
Dr. Woodward
Judge Bob Owens
2010·
Takers
Chief Detective Duncan
2010·
Burlesque
Harold Saint
James Pierce
Senator Noland
Bishop Hightower
Alex Prince Sr.
Sheriff Bob Monroe
Clarence Brown
2007·
Uncle P
Dr. Niles
Charles Johnson
2005·
Sahara
Dr. Frank Hopper
Derrick's Dad
2002·
The Wire
Clarence Royce
2001·
Scrubs
George
2001·
Air Rage
Ted Bigelow
2001·
The Visit
Parole Board Member Reingold
Robert Aimes Sr.
Chief Floyd
T-Bone Lanier
Principal Allan Armstrong
Achilles Thompson/Hector Thompson
Dr. Shakespeare
Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
James Glen
Stallworth Hubbs
1994·
ER
Mr. Holmes
Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
Judge Roullard
Spencer Phillips
Russell Stevens Sr.
Colonel Brad Taylor, Colonel Bradford Taylor
1986·
Ask Max
Lloyd Lyman
Lieutenant Delgado
Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins
(segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
Ben Coleman, Earl Browder, Stan Lassiter
1984·
Gremlins
Roy Hanson
1983·
Manimal
Ty Earl
Norman Powell
Charles Johnson
1981·
Thornwell
James Thornwell
1980·
Attica
Raymond Franklin
Nate Person
Preston de Cordiva
Monroe
Booster Johnson
Harry Brown Jr.
Jeff Williams
Isaac / 'Ike'
Pvt. George Brightman
Edwin Beall
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
Dr. Johnson
Jomo J. Anderson
1972·
AWOL
Mohammed G.
1971·
Honky
Sailor at Bus Station
1969·
Room 222

Production

Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2019·
Justine
Executive Producer
Director
Director
Director
1981·
Dynasty
Director