ACTOR · FROM NEW YORK CITY, USA
Glynn Turman
Born 1947 · 79 years old134 credits since 19661 coming up
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ABOUT GLYNN
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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Born31 January 1947
BirthplaceNew York City, USA
Known forActing
On Cineora89 of 130 titles
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You Look Familiar: Vernée WatsonExecutive ProducerDate to be announced
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- 89
- Average IMDb
- 6.8
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- The WireIMDb 9.3
- Working since
- 1966
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