Glynn Turman

Glynn Turman

Age: 78 years old
Born: January 31, 1947 in 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...way, 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.
STRAW

STRAW

Movie | 2025
Richard
Paradise

Paradise

TV | 2025
Fred Collins
One Episode
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

Movie | 2024
A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Movie | 2024
Self - Chiron
The Big Cigar

The Big Cigar

TV | 2024
Walter
6 Episodes
The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood

TV | 2024
Otis
2 Episodes
80 for Brady

80 for Brady

Movie | 2023
Mickey
Outlaw Johnny Black

Outlaw Johnny Black

Movie | 2023
Bullseye Black
Rustin

Rustin

Movie | 2023
A. Philip Randolph
Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

TV | 2023
Mr. Brunner / Chiron
4 Episodes
The Legend of Glynn Turman

The Legend of Glynn Turman

Movie | 2022
G.T.
The Devil You Know

The Devil You Know

Movie | 2022
Lloyd Cowans
Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Movie | 2022
Self
Women of the Movement

Women of the Movement

TV | 2022
Mose Wright
6 Episodes
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

TV | 2022
Pa (voice)
2 Episodes
FBI: Most Wanted

FBI: Most Wanted

TV | 2022
Terry Daniels
One Episode
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

TV | 2022
Sheriff Nate Craven
One Episode
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

Movie | 2021
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

TV | 2021
Self
One Episode
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Movie | 2020
Toledo
The Way Back

The Way Back

Movie | 2020
Doc
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Movie | 2020
Self - Presenter
Power Book II: Ghost

Power Book II: Ghost

TV | 2020
Gabriel
One Episode
black-ish

black-ish

TV | 2020
Billy Blade
One Episode
Fargo

Fargo

TV | 2020
Doctor Senator
6 Episodes
Windows on the World

Windows on the World

Movie | 2019
Lou
Sextuplets

Sextuplets

Movie | 2019
Leland
Justine

Justine

Movie | 2019
Papa Don
The Red Line

The Red Line

TV | 2019
Nathan Gordon
One Episode
Mr. Mercedes

Mr. Mercedes

TV | 2019
Judge Bernard Raines
6 Episodes
American Gods

American Gods

TV | 2019
Reverend Hutchins
One Episode
Bumblebee

Bumblebee

Movie | 2018
General Whalen
Solace

Solace

Movie | 2018
Clay (Pastor Davis)
Suits

Suits

TV | 2018
Vic
One Episode
How to Get Away with Murder

How to Get Away with Murder

TV | 2018
Nathaniel Lahey
8 Episodes
The Killing Floor

The Killing Floor

Movie | 2017
Self
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart

Movie | 2017
Self
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

Movie | 2017
Race

Race

Movie | 2016
Harry E. Davis
Dakota's Summer

Dakota's Summer

Movie | 2014
Isaac Benson
John Dies at the End

John Dies at the End

Movie | 2013
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
Act Like You Love Me

Act Like You Love Me

Movie | 2013
David Lofton
Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds

TV | 2013
Charles Johnson
One Episode
The Pastor's Secret

The Pastor's Secret

Movie | 2012
City Teacher

City Teacher

Movie | 2012
Kevin Sawyer
The Obama Effect

The Obama Effect

Movie | 2012
Slim Sugar
House of Lies

House of Lies

TV | 2012
Jeremiah Kaan
58 Episodes
Revolution

Revolution

TV | 2012
Major David Kipling
One Episode
Alcatraz

Alcatraz

TV | 2012
Emmitt Little
One Episode
NCIS: Los Angeles

NCIS: Los Angeles

TV | 2012
James Pierce
One Episode
Super 8

Super 8

Movie | 2011
Dr. Woodward
Burlesque

Burlesque

Movie | 2010
Harold Saint
Takers

Takers

Movie | 2010
Chief Detective Duncan
The Defenders

The Defenders

TV | 2010
Judge Bob Owens
5 Episodes
Preaching To The Pastor

Preaching To The Pastor

Movie | 2009
Bishop Hightower
Scrubs

Scrubs

TV | 2009
George
One Episode
FlashForward

FlashForward

TV | 2009
Senator Noland
One Episode
Kings of the Evening

Kings of the Evening

Movie | 2008
Clarence Brown
Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery

Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery

Movie | 2008
Sheriff Bob Monroe
In Treatment

In Treatment

TV | 2008
Alex Prince Sr.
4 Episodes
ER

ER

TV | 2008
Mr. Holmes
One Episode
Uncle P

Uncle P

Movie | 2007
Dr. Niles
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

TV | 2006
Dr. Young
One Episode
Sahara

Sahara

Movie | 2005
Dr. Frank Hopper
The Seat Filler

The Seat Filler

Movie | 2004
Derrick's Dad
The Wire

The Wire

TV | 2004
Clarence Royce
21 Episodes
The Bernie Mac Show

The Bernie Mac Show

TV | 2004
Carl
2 Episodes
Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

TV | 2003
Roy Hines
One Episode
Fire & Ice

Fire & Ice

Movie | 2001
Robert Aimes Sr.
The Visit

The Visit

Movie | 2001
Parole Board Member Reingold
Air Rage

Air Rage

Movie | 2001
Ted Bigelow
Freedom Song

Freedom Song

Movie | 2000
T-Bone Lanier
Men of Honor

Men of Honor

Movie | 2000
Chief Floyd
Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

TV | 2000
Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
One Episode
Light It Up

Light It Up

Movie | 1999
Principal Allan Armstrong
The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven

TV | 1999
Achilles Thompson/Hector Thompson
One Episode
How Stella Got Her Groove Back

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

Movie | 1998
Dr. Shakespeare
Buffalo Soldiers

Buffalo Soldiers

Movie | 1997
Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
Millennium

Millennium

TV | 1997
James Glen
One Episode
Subterfuge

Subterfuge

Movie | 1996
Stallworth Hubbs
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Movie | 1996
Coach Powell
The Inkwell

The Inkwell

Movie | 1994
Spencer Phillips
Someone Else's Child

Someone Else's Child

Movie | 1994
Judge Roullard
Deep Cover

Deep Cover

Movie | 1992
Russell Stevens Sr.
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

TV | 1989
Earl Browder
One Episode
A Different World

A Different World

TV | 1988
Colonel Brad Taylor
122 Episodes
A Different World

A Different World

Movie | 1987
Colonel Bradford Taylor
Out of Bounds

Out of Bounds

Movie | 1986
Lieutenant Delgado
Ask Max

Ask Max

Movie | 1986
Lloyd Lyman
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

TV | 1986
Stan Lassiter
One Episode
Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom

Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom

Movie | 1985
Joshua
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

TV | 1985
(segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
One Episode
Hail to the Chief

Hail to the Chief

TV | 1985
Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins
7 Episodes
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

TV | 1985
Ben Coleman
One Episode
Secrets of a Married Man

Secrets of a Married Man

Movie | 1984
Jesse
Gremlins

Gremlins

Movie | 1984
Roy Hanson
T. J. Hooker

T. J. Hooker

TV | 1984
Norman Powell
One Episode
Penitentiary II

Penitentiary II

Movie | 1982
Charles Johnson
Thornwell

Thornwell

Movie | 1981
James Thornwell
Attica

Attica

Movie | 1980
Raymond Franklin
Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold

Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold

Movie | 1978
Preston de Cordiva
The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

TV | 1978
One Episode
Centennial

Centennial

TV | 1978
Nate Person
12 Episodes
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

Movie | 1977
Nigeria
Minstrel Man

Minstrel Man

Movie | 1977
Harry Brown Jr.
The Richard Pryor Special?

The Richard Pryor Special?

Movie | 1977
Booster Johnson
The Serpent's Egg

The Serpent's Egg

Movie | 1977
Monroe
The Tony Randall Show

The Tony Randall Show

TV | 1977
One Episode
J.D.'s Revenge

J.D.'s Revenge

Movie | 1976
Isaac / 'Ike'
The River Niger

The River Niger

Movie | 1976
Jeff Williams
The Tapestry

The Tapestry

Movie | 1976
Ceremonies in Dark Old Men

Ceremonies in Dark Old Men

Movie | 1975
Theo
Cooley High

Cooley High

Movie | 1975
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
The Blue Knight

The Blue Knight

Movie | 1975
Edwin Beall
Carter's Army

Carter's Army

Movie | 1975
Pvt. George Brightman
Thomasine & Bushrod

Thomasine & Bushrod

Movie | 1974
Jomo J. Anderson
Together Brothers

Together Brothers

Movie | 1974
Dr. Johnson
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat

The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat

Movie | 1974
Five on the Black Hand Side

Five on the Black Hand Side

Movie | 1973
Gideon
AWOL

AWOL

Movie | 1972
Mohammed G.
Honky

Honky

Movie | 1971
Sailor at Bus Station
In Search of America

In Search of America

Movie | 1971
Bodhi
Room 222

Room 222

TV | 1971
One Episode
STRAW

STRAW

Movie | 2025
Richard
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

Movie | 2024
A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Movie | 2024
Self - Chiron
80 for Brady

80 for Brady

Movie | 2023
Mickey
Outlaw Johnny Black

Outlaw Johnny Black

Movie | 2023
Bullseye Black
Rustin

Rustin

Movie | 2023
A. Philip Randolph
The Legend of Glynn Turman

The Legend of Glynn Turman

Movie | 2022
G.T.
The Devil You Know

The Devil You Know

Movie | 2022
Lloyd Cowans
Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Movie | 2022
Self
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

Movie | 2021
Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Movie | 2020
Toledo
The Way Back

The Way Back

Movie | 2020
Doc
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Movie | 2020
Self - Presenter
Windows on the World

Windows on the World

Movie | 2019
Lou
Sextuplets

Sextuplets

Movie | 2019
Leland
Justine

Justine

Movie | 2019
Papa Don
Bumblebee

Bumblebee

Movie | 2018
General Whalen
Solace

Solace

Movie | 2018
Clay (Pastor Davis)
The Killing Floor

The Killing Floor

Movie | 2017
Self
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart

Movie | 2017
Self
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

Movie | 2017
Race

Race

Movie | 2016
Harry E. Davis
Dakota's Summer

Dakota's Summer

Movie | 2014
Isaac Benson
John Dies at the End

John Dies at the End

Movie | 2013
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
Act Like You Love Me

Act Like You Love Me

Movie | 2013
David Lofton
The Pastor's Secret

The Pastor's Secret

Movie | 2012
City Teacher

City Teacher

Movie | 2012
Kevin Sawyer
The Obama Effect

The Obama Effect

Movie | 2012
Slim Sugar
Super 8

Super 8

Movie | 2011
Dr. Woodward
Burlesque

Burlesque

Movie | 2010
Harold Saint
Takers

Takers

Movie | 2010
Chief Detective Duncan
Preaching To The Pastor

Preaching To The Pastor

Movie | 2009
Bishop Hightower
Kings of the Evening

Kings of the Evening

Movie | 2008
Clarence Brown
Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery

Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery

Movie | 2008
Sheriff Bob Monroe
Uncle P

Uncle P

Movie | 2007
Dr. Niles
Sahara

Sahara

Movie | 2005
Dr. Frank Hopper
The Seat Filler

The Seat Filler

Movie | 2004
Derrick's Dad
Fire & Ice

Fire & Ice

Movie | 2001
Robert Aimes Sr.
The Visit

The Visit

Movie | 2001
Parole Board Member Reingold
Air Rage

Air Rage

Movie | 2001
Ted Bigelow
Freedom Song

Freedom Song

Movie | 2000
T-Bone Lanier
Men of Honor

Men of Honor

Movie | 2000
Chief Floyd
Light It Up

Light It Up

Movie | 1999
Principal Allan Armstrong
How Stella Got Her Groove Back

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

Movie | 1998
Dr. Shakespeare
Buffalo Soldiers

Buffalo Soldiers

Movie | 1997
Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
Subterfuge

Subterfuge

Movie | 1996
Stallworth Hubbs
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Movie | 1996
Coach Powell
The Inkwell

The Inkwell

Movie | 1994
Spencer Phillips
Someone Else's Child

Someone Else's Child

Movie | 1994
Judge Roullard
Deep Cover

Deep Cover

Movie | 1992
Russell Stevens Sr.
A Different World

A Different World

Movie | 1987
Colonel Bradford Taylor
Out of Bounds

Out of Bounds

Movie | 1986
Lieutenant Delgado
Ask Max

Ask Max

Movie | 1986
Lloyd Lyman
Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom

Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom

Movie | 1985
Joshua
Secrets of a Married Man

Secrets of a Married Man

Movie | 1984
Jesse
Gremlins

Gremlins

Movie | 1984
Roy Hanson
Penitentiary II

Penitentiary II

Movie | 1982
Charles Johnson
Thornwell

Thornwell

Movie | 1981
James Thornwell
Attica

Attica

Movie | 1980
Raymond Franklin
Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold

Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold

Movie | 1978
Preston de Cordiva
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

Movie | 1977
Nigeria
Minstrel Man

Minstrel Man

Movie | 1977
Harry Brown Jr.
The Richard Pryor Special?

The Richard Pryor Special?

Movie | 1977
Booster Johnson
The Serpent's Egg

The Serpent's Egg

Movie | 1977
Monroe
J.D.'s Revenge

J.D.'s Revenge

Movie | 1976
Isaac / 'Ike'
The River Niger

The River Niger

Movie | 1976
Jeff Williams
The Tapestry

The Tapestry

Movie | 1976
Ceremonies in Dark Old Men

Ceremonies in Dark Old Men

Movie | 1975
Theo
Cooley High

Cooley High

Movie | 1975
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
The Blue Knight

The Blue Knight

Movie | 1975
Edwin Beall
Carter's Army

Carter's Army

Movie | 1975
Pvt. George Brightman
Thomasine & Bushrod

Thomasine & Bushrod

Movie | 1974
Jomo J. Anderson
Together Brothers

Together Brothers

Movie | 1974
Dr. Johnson
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat

The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat

Movie | 1974
Five on the Black Hand Side

Five on the Black Hand Side

Movie | 1973
Gideon
AWOL

AWOL

Movie | 1972
Mohammed G.
Honky

Honky

Movie | 1971
Sailor at Bus Station
In Search of America

In Search of America

Movie | 1971
Bodhi
Paradise

Paradise

TV | 2025
Fred Collins
One Episode
The Big Cigar

The Big Cigar

TV | 2024
Walter
6 Episodes
The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood

TV | 2024
Otis
2 Episodes
Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

TV | 2023
Mr. Brunner / Chiron
4 Episodes
Women of the Movement

Women of the Movement

TV | 2022
Mose Wright
6 Episodes
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

TV | 2022
Pa (voice)
2 Episodes
FBI: Most Wanted

FBI: Most Wanted

TV | 2022
Terry Daniels
One Episode
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

TV | 2022
Sheriff Nate Craven
One Episode
Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

TV | 2021
Self
One Episode
Power Book II: Ghost

Power Book II: Ghost

TV | 2020
Gabriel
One Episode
black-ish

black-ish

TV | 2020
Billy Blade
One Episode
Fargo

Fargo

TV | 2020
Doctor Senator
6 Episodes
The Red Line

The Red Line

TV | 2019
Nathan Gordon
One Episode
Mr. Mercedes

Mr. Mercedes

TV | 2019
Judge Bernard Raines
6 Episodes
American Gods

American Gods

TV | 2019
Reverend Hutchins
One Episode
Suits

Suits

TV | 2018
Vic
One Episode
How to Get Away with Murder

How to Get Away with Murder

TV | 2018
Nathaniel Lahey
8 Episodes
Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds

TV | 2013
Charles Johnson
One Episode
House of Lies

House of Lies

TV | 2012
Jeremiah Kaan
58 Episodes
Revolution

Revolution

TV | 2012
Major David Kipling
One Episode
Alcatraz

Alcatraz

TV | 2012
Emmitt Little
One Episode
NCIS: Los Angeles

NCIS: Los Angeles

TV | 2012
James Pierce
One Episode
The Defenders

The Defenders

TV | 2010
Judge Bob Owens
5 Episodes
Scrubs

Scrubs

TV | 2009
George
One Episode
FlashForward

FlashForward

TV | 2009
Senator Noland
One Episode
In Treatment

In Treatment

TV | 2008
Alex Prince Sr.
4 Episodes
ER

ER

TV | 2008
Mr. Holmes
One Episode
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

TV | 2006
Dr. Young
One Episode
The Wire

The Wire

TV | 2004
Clarence Royce
21 Episodes
The Bernie Mac Show

The Bernie Mac Show

TV | 2004
Carl
2 Episodes
Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

TV | 2003
Roy Hines
One Episode
Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

TV | 2000
Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
One Episode
The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven

TV | 1999
Achilles Thompson/Hector Thompson
One Episode
Millennium

Millennium

TV | 1997
James Glen
One Episode
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

TV | 1989
Earl Browder
One Episode
A Different World

A Different World

TV | 1988
Colonel Brad Taylor
122 Episodes
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

TV | 1986
Stan Lassiter
One Episode
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

TV | 1985
(segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
One Episode
Hail to the Chief

Hail to the Chief

TV | 1985
Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins
7 Episodes
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

TV | 1985
Ben Coleman
One Episode
T. J. Hooker

T. J. Hooker

TV | 1984
Norman Powell
One Episode
The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

TV | 1978
One Episode
Centennial

Centennial

TV | 1978
Nate Person
12 Episodes
The Tony Randall Show

The Tony Randall Show

TV | 1977
One Episode
Room 222

Room 222

TV | 1971
One Episode