Glynn Turman
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.
Filmography (129 titles)
When They're Gone
Calvin “Cece” Carr · 2026
7.7MovieSTRAW
Richard · 2025
7.5ShowParadise
Fred Collins · 2025
7.0MovieHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
2024
5.3ShowThe Big Cigar
Walter · 2024
6.5MovieA Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Self - Chiron · 2024
7.3ShowPercy Jackson and the Olympians
Mr. Brunner / Chiron · 2023
6.5MovieRustin
A. Philip Randolph · 2023
5.4MovieOutlaw Johnny Black
Bullseye Black · 2023
6.2Movie80 for Brady
Mickey · 2023
7.5ShowGuillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
Sheriff Nate Craven · 2022
6.2MovieIs That Black Enough for You?!?
Self · 2022
MovieThe Legend of Glynn Turman
G.T. · 2022
6.7MovieThe Devil You Know
Lloyd Cowans · 2022
5.3ShowThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Pa (voice) · 2022
6.5ShowWomen of the Movement
Mose Wright · 2022
8.0MovieChadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Self · 2021
6.2MovieMa Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Self - Presenter · 2020
6.6MovieMa Rainey's Black Bottom
Toledo · 2020
8.2ShowPower Book II: Ghost
Gabriel · 2020
6.6MovieThe Way Back
Doc · 2020
7.6ShowFBI: Most Wanted
Terry Daniels · 2020
6.2MovieSextuplets
Leland · 2019
6.4MovieJustine
Papa Don · 2019
3.3MovieWindows on the World
Lou · 2019
7.1ShowThe Red Line
Nathan Gordon · 2019
6.7MovieBumblebee
General Whalen · 2018
7.6ShowThe Neighborhood
Otis · 2018
4.7MovieSolace
Clay (Pastor Davis) · 2018
MovieThe Killing Floor
Self · 2017