Glynn Turman
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Person

Glynn Turman

Known for
Acting
Born
January 31, 1947
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as
글린 터먼, Glynn Russell Turman, Glynn R. Turman

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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.

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Acting (1)

Filmography

  • A Different WorldTV · 2026 · as Col. Bradford Taylor · 1 episode
  • When They're GoneFilm · 2026 · as Calvin “Cece” Carr
  • ParadiseTV · 2025 · as Fred Collins · 1 episode
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official PodcastTV · 2025 · as Self · 1 episode
  • STRAWFilm · 2025 · as Richard
  • A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the OlympiansFilm · 2024 · as Self - Chiron
  • Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2Film · 2024 · Acting
  • The Big CigarTV · 2024 · as Walter · 6 episodes
  • 80 for BradyFilm · 2023 · as Mickey
  • Outlaw Johnny BlackFilm · 2023 · as Bullseye Black
  • Percy Jackson and the OlympiansTV · 2023 · as Mr. Brunner / Chiron · 4 episodes
  • RustinFilm · 2023 · as A. Philip Randolph
  • Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of CuriositiesTV · 2022 · as Sheriff Nate Craven · 1 episode
  • Is That Black Enough for You?!?Film · 2022 · as Self
  • The Devil You KnowFilm · 2022 · as Lloyd Cowans
  • The Legend of Glynn TurmanFilm · 2022 · as G.T.
  • The Legend of Glynn TurmanFilm · 2022 · Writer
  • The Proud Family: Louder and ProuderTV · 2022 · as Pa (voice) · 2 episodes
  • Women of the MovementTV · 2022 · as Mose Wright · 6 episodes
  • Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an ArtistFilm · 2021 · as Self
  • FBI: Most WantedTV · 2020 · as Terry Daniels · 1 episode
  • Ma Rainey's Black BottomFilm · 2020 · as Toledo
  • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to ScreenFilm · 2020 · as Self - Presenter
  • Power Book II: GhostTV · 2020 · as Gabriel · 1 episode
  • The Way BackFilm · 2020 · as Doc
  • JustineFilm · 2019 · as Papa Don
  • SextupletsFilm · 2019 · as Leland
  • The Red LineTV · 2019 · as Nathan Gordon · 1 episode
  • Windows on the WorldFilm · 2019 · as Lou
  • BumblebeeFilm · 2018 · as General Whalen
  • SolaceFilm · 2018 · as Clay (Pastor Davis)
  • The NeighborhoodTV · 2018 · as Otis · 2 episodes
  • American GodsTV · 2017 · as Reverend Hutchins · 1 episode
  • August 28: A Day in the Life of a PeopleFilm · 2017 · Acting
  • Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling HeartFilm · 2017 · as Self
  • Mr. MercedesTV · 2017 · as Judge Bernard Raines · 6 episodes
  • The Killing FloorFilm · 2017 · as Self
  • GravesTV · 2016 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • RaceFilm · 2016 · as Harry E. Davis
  • Dakota's SummerFilm · 2014 · as Isaac Benson
  • FargoTV · 2014 · as Doctor Senator · 6 episodes
  • How to Get Away with MurderTV · 2014 · as Nate Lahey Sr. · 8 episodes
  • Late Night with Seth MeyersTV · 2014 · as Self · 1 episode
  • black-ishTV · 2014 · as Billy Blade · 1 episode
  • Act Like You Love MeFilm · 2013 · as David Lofton
  • John Dies at the EndFilm · 2013 · as Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
  • AlcatrazTV · 2012 · as Emmitt Little · 1 episode
  • City TeacherFilm · 2012 · as Kevin Sawyer
  • House of LiesTV · 2012 · as Jeremiah Kaan · 51 episodes
  • House of Lies: Fridays at GalweatherTV · 2012 · Director · 6 episodes
  • RevolutionTV · 2012 · as David Kipling · 1 episode
  • The Obama EffectFilm · 2012 · as Slim Sugar
  • The Pastor's SecretFilm · 2012 · Acting
  • SuitsTV · 2011 · as Vic · 1 episode
  • Super 8Film · 2011 · as Dr. Woodward
  • BurlesqueFilm · 2010 · as Harold Saint
  • TakersFilm · 2010 · as Chief Detective Duncan
  • The DefendersTV · 2010 · as Judge Bob Owens · 5 episodes
  • FlashForwardTV · 2009 · as Senator Noland · 1 episode
  • NCIS: Los AngelesTV · 2009 · as James Pierce · 1 episode
  • Preaching To The PastorFilm · 2009 · as Bishop Hightower
  • In TreatmentTV · 2008 · as Alex Prince, Sr. · 4 episodes
  • Kings of the EveningFilm · 2008 · as Clarence Brown
  • Murder 101: The Locked Room MysteryFilm · 2008 · as Sheriff Bob Monroe
  • Uncle PFilm · 2007 · as Dr. Niles
  • Criminal MindsTV · 2005 · as Charles Johnson · 1 episode
  • SaharaFilm · 2005 · as Dr. Frank Hopper
  • The Seat FillerFilm · 2004 · as Derrick's Dad
  • The WireTV · 2002 · as Clarence Royce · 22 episodes
  • Air RageFilm · 2001 · as Ted Bigelow
  • Big AppleTV · 2001 · as Ted Olsen · 8 episodes
  • Fire & IceFilm · 2001 · as Robert Aimes Sr.
  • Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV · 2001 · as Roy Hines · 1 episode
  • ScrubsTV · 2001 · as George · 1 episode
  • The Bernie Mac ShowTV · 2001 · as Carl · 2 episodes
  • The VisitFilm · 2001 · as Parole Board Member Reingold
  • Freedom SongFilm · 2000 · as T-Bone Lanier
  • Men of HonorFilm · 2000 · as Chief Floyd
  • Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV · 1999 · as Dr. Young · 1 episode
  • Light It UpFilm · 1999 · as Principal Allan Armstrong
  • How Stella Got Her Groove BackFilm · 1998 · as Dr. Shakespeare
  • The Magnificent SevenTV · 1998 · as Achilles Thompson/Hector Thompson · 1 episode
  • Buffalo SoldiersFilm · 1997 · as Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
  • Homeboys in Outer SpaceTV · 1996 · Director · 1 episode
  • MillenniumTV · 1996 · as James Glen · 1 episode
  • Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' ManigaultFilm · 1996 · as Coach Powell
  • SubterfugeFilm · 1996 · as Stallworth Hubbs
  • The Parent 'HoodTV · 1995 · Director · 8 episodes
  • The Wayans Bros.TV · 1995 · Director · 7 episodes
  • ERTV · 1994 · as Mr. Holmes · 1 episode
  • Someone Else's ChildFilm · 1994 · as Judge Roullard
  • The InkwellFilm · 1994 · as Spencer Phillips
  • Touched by an AngelTV · 1994 · as Sheriff Ernie Guthrie · 1 episode
  • Deep CoverFilm · 1992 · as Russell Stevens Sr.
  • Hangin' with Mr. CooperTV · 1992 · Director · 1 episode
  • Freddy's NightmaresTV · 1988 · as Dr. Redman · 1 episode
  • A Different WorldTV · 1987 · as Colonel Brad Taylor · 122 episodes
  • A Different WorldTV · 1987 · Director · 4 episodes
  • Ask MaxFilm · 1986 · as Lloyd Lyman
  • MatlockTV · 1986 · as Dennis Orlando · 2 episodes
  • Out of BoundsFilm · 1986 · as Lieutenant Delgado
  • Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in FreedomFilm · 1985 · as Joshua
  • Hail to the ChiefTV · 1985 · as Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins · 7 episodes
  • The Twilight ZoneTV · 1985 · as (segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour") · 1 episode
  • GremlinsFilm · 1984 · as Roy Hanson
  • Hot PursuitTV · 1984 · as Mitch Simpson · 1 episode
  • Murder, She WroteTV · 1984 · as Stan Lassiter · 1 episode
  • Secrets of a Married ManFilm · 1984 · as Jesse
  • The Grand BabyFilm · 1983 · Acting
  • American PlayhouseTV · 1982 · as Joshua · 1 episode
  • Penitentiary IIFilm · 1982 · as Charles Johnson
  • T. J. HookerTV · 1982 · as Norman Powell · 1 episode
  • DynastyTV · 1981 · Director · 1 episode
  • ThornwellFilm · 1981 · as James Thornwell
  • AtticaFilm · 1980 · as Raymond Franklin
  • CentennialTV · 1978 · as Nate Person · 12 episodes
  • Katie: Portrait of a CenterfoldFilm · 1978 · as Preston de Cordiva
  • The Paper ChaseTV · 1978 · Acting · 1 episode
  • A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a SandwichFilm · 1977 · as Nigeria
  • Minstrel ManFilm · 1977 · as Harry Brown Jr.
  • The Richard Pryor Special?Film · 1977 · as Booster Johnson
  • The Serpent's EggFilm · 1977 · as Monroe
  • J.D.'s RevengeFilm · 1976 · as Isaac / 'Ike'
  • The River NigerFilm · 1976 · as Jeff Williams
  • The TapestryFilm · 1976 · Acting
  • The Tony Randall ShowTV · 1976 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Carter's ArmyFilm · 1975 · as Pvt. George Brightman
  • Ceremonies in Dark Old MenFilm · 1975 · as Theo
  • Cooley HighFilm · 1975 · as Leroy "Preach" Jackson
  • The Blue KnightFilm · 1975 · as Edwin Beall
  • The Nine Lives of Fritz the CatFilm · 1974 · as (voice)
  • Thomasine & BushrodFilm · 1974 · as Jomo J. Anderson
  • Together BrothersFilm · 1974 · as Dr. Johnson
  • Five on the Black Hand SideFilm · 1973 · as Gideon
  • AWOLFilm · 1972 · as Mohammed G.
  • HonkyFilm · 1971 · as Sailor at Bus Station
  • In Search of AmericaFilm · 1971 · as Bodhi
  • Hawaii Five-OTV · 1969 · as Harley Dartson · 1 episode
  • Room 222TV · 1969 · Acting · 1 episode
  • CBS PlayhouseTV · 1966 · as Jackson · 1 episode

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