Acting
Glynn Turman
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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 (124)
Dr. Woodward
Roy Hanson
General Whalen
Vic
Dr. Young
Charles Johnson
Doctor Senator
Clarence Royce
Chief Floyd
Harold Saint
Reverend Hutchins
Nate Lahey Sr.
Dr. Frank Hopper
Harry E. Davis
Chief Detective Duncan
Doc
Toledo
James Pierce
Sheriff Nate Craven
Richard
Mr. Holmes
Leland
Mr. Brunner / Chiron / Chiron
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
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David Kipling
Fred Collins
Senator Noland
Stan Lassiter / Earl Browder / Ben Coleman
Terry Daniels
Judge Bernard Raines
Roy Hines
Gabriel
Billy Blade
Emmitt Little
George
James Glen
Russell Stevens Sr.
(segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
A. Philip Randolph
Jeremiah Kaan
Dr. Redman
Mickey
Alex Prince, Sr.
Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
Otis
Harley Dartson
Dennis Orlando
Dr. Shakespeare
Monroe
Norman Powell
(voice)
Carl
Colonel Brad Taylor
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
Coach Powell
Pa (voice)
Isaac Benson
Bullseye Black
Lloyd Cowans
Principal Allan Armstrong
Nate Person
Isaac / 'Ike'
Judge Bob Owens
Lieutenant Delgado
Nathan Gordon
Col. Bradford Taylor
Walter
Spencer Phillips
Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
Achilles Thompson/Hector Thompson
Derrick's Dad
Raymond Franklin
Papa Don
Charles Johnson
Pvt. George Brightman
Dr. Niles
Mose Wright
Nigeria
Jomo J. Anderson
Ted Bigelow
T-Bone Lanier
Joshua
Sailor at Bus Station
Sheriff Bob Monroe
Parole Board Member Reingold
Gideon
Booster Johnson
Jeff Williams
Dr. Johnson
David Lofton
Mitch Simpson
Preston de Cordiva
Slim Sugar
Lou
Robert Aimes Sr.
Bodhi
Clay (Pastor Davis)
Stallworth Hubbs
James Thornwell
Lloyd Lyman
Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins
Bishop Hightower
Edwin Beall
Mohammed G.
Ted Olsen
Theo
Joshua
Kevin Sawyer
Clarence Brown
Harry Brown Jr.
G.T.
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