Glynn Turman
Acting
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.
Known for
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When They're Gone
2026
Calvin “Cece” Carr
movieSTRAW
2025
Richard
tvParadise
2025
Fred Collins
tvThe Big Cigar
2024
Walter
tvPercy Jackson and the Olympians
2023
Mr. Brunner / Chiron / Chiron
movieRustin
2023
A. Philip Randolph
movieOutlaw Johnny Black
2023
Bullseye Black
movie80 for Brady
2023
Mickey
tvGuillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
2022
Sheriff Nate Craven
movieThe Devil You Know
2022
Lloyd Cowans
tvWomen of the Movement
2022
Mose Wright
movieMa Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020
Self - Presenter
tvPower Book II: Ghost
2020
Gabriel
tvFBI: Most Wanted
2020
Terry Daniels
movieSextuplets
2019
Leland
movieJustine
2019
Papa Don
tvThe Red Line
2019
Nathan Gordon
movieBumblebee
2018
General Whalen
movieSolace
2018
Clay (Pastor Davis)
tvMr. Mercedes
2017
Judge Bernard Raines
tvAmerican Gods
2017
Reverend Hutchins
movieRace
2016
Harry E. Davis
tvHow to Get Away with Murder
2014
Nathaniel Lahey
tvblack-ish
2014
Billy Blade
movieDakota's Summer
2014
Isaac Benson
tvFargo
2014
Doctor Senator
movieAct Like You Love Me
2013
David Lofton
movieJohn Dies at the End
2013
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
tvRevolution
2012
David Kipling
movieThe Obama Effect
2012
Slim Sugar
movieCity Teacher
2012
Kevin Sawyer
tvAlcatraz
2012
Emmitt Little
tvHouse of Lies
2012
Jeremiah Kaan
tvSuits
2011
Vic
movieSuper 8
2011
Dr. Woodward
movieBurlesque
2010
Harold Saint
tvThe Defenders
2010
Judge Bob Owens
movieTakers
2010
Chief Detective Duncan
tvFlashForward
2009
Senator Noland
tvNCIS: Los Angeles
2009
James Pierce
moviePreaching To The Pastor
2009
Bishop Hightower
tvIn Treatment
2008
Alex Prince, Sr.
movieMurder 101: The Locked Room Mystery
2008
Sheriff Bob Monroe
movieKings of the Evening
2008
Clarence Brown
movieUncle P
2007
Dr. Niles
tvCriminal Minds
2005
Charles Johnson
movieSahara
2005
Dr. Frank Hopper
movieThe Seat Filler
2004
Derrick's Dad
tvThe Wire
2002
Clarence Royce
tvScrubs
2001
George
tvLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Roy Hines
movieAir Rage
2001
Ted Bigelow
movieThe Visit
2001
Parole Board Member Reingold
tvBig Apple
2001
Ted Olsen
movieFire & Ice
2001
Robert Aimes Sr.
movieMen of Honor
2000
Chief Floyd
movieFreedom Song
2000
T-Bone Lanier
movieLight It Up
1999
Principal Allan Armstrong
movieHow Stella Got Her Groove Back
1998
Dr. Shakespeare
tvThe Magnificent Seven
1998
Achilles Thompson/Hector Thompson
movieBuffalo Soldiers
1997
Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
tvMillennium
1996
James Glen
movieSubterfuge
1996
Stallworth Hubbs
Someone Else's Child
1994
Judge Roullard
tvTouched by an Angel
1994
Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
tvER
1994
Mr. Holmes
movieThe Inkwell
1994
Spencer Phillips
movieDeep Cover
1992
Russell Stevens Sr.
tvFreddy's Nightmares
1988
Dr. Redman
tvA Different World
1987
Colonel Brad Taylor
movieAsk Max
1986
Lloyd Lyman
movieOut of Bounds
1986
Lieutenant Delgado
tvMatlock
1986
Dennis Orlando
tvThe Twilight Zone
1985
(segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
tvHail to the Chief
1985
Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Stan Lassiter / Earl Browder / Ben Coleman
tvHot Pursuit
1984
Mitch Simpson
movieGremlins
1984
Roy Hanson
moviePenitentiary II
1982
Charles Johnson
tvT. J. Hooker
1982
Norman Powell
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Joshua
movieThornwell
1981
James Thornwell
movieAttica
1980
Raymond Franklin
movieKatie: Portrait of a Centerfold
1978
Preston de Cordiva
tvCentennial
1978
Nate Person
movieThe Richard Pryor Special?
1977
Booster Johnson
movieMinstrel Man
1977
Harry Brown Jr.
movieJ.D.'s Revenge
1976
Isaac / 'Ike'
movieThe River Niger
1976
Jeff Williams
movieCooley High
1975
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
movieCarter's Army
1975
Pvt. George Brightman
movieThe Blue Knight
1975
Edwin Beall
movieTogether Brothers
1974
Dr. Johnson
movieThomasine & Bushrod
1974
Jomo J. Anderson
movieAWOL
1972
Mohammed G.
movieHonky
1971
Sailor at Bus Station
Directing7
tvHomeboys in Outer Space
1996
Director
tvThe Parent 'Hood
1995
Director
tvThe Wayans Bros.
1995
Director
tvHangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992
Director
tvA Different World
1987
Director
tvDynasty
1981
Director
Production4
When They're Gone
2026
Executive Producer
movieWomen of Theatre, New York
2022
Executive Producer
movieJustine
2019
Executive Producer
movieYou Look Familiar: Vernée Watson
Executive Producer