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.
Acting
Movie
Super 8
as Dr. Woodward
2011
Movie
Gremlins
as Roy Hanson
1984
Movie
Bumblebee
as General Whalen
2018
TV
Suits
as Vic
2011
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Dr. Young
1999
TV
Criminal Minds
as Charles Johnson
2005
TV
Fargo
as Doctor Senator
2014
TV
The Wire
as Clarence Royce
2002
Movie
Men of Honor
as Chief Floyd
2000
Movie
Burlesque
as Harold Saint
2010
TV
American Gods
as Reverend Hutchins
2017
TV
How to Get Away with Murder
as Nathaniel Lahey
2014
Movie
Sahara
as Dr. Frank Hopper
2005
Movie
Race
as Harry E. Davis
2016
Movie
Takers
as Chief Detective Duncan
2010
Movie
The Way Back
as Doc
2020
Movie
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
as Toledo
2020
TV
NCIS: Los Angeles
as James Pierce
2009
TV
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
as Sheriff Nate Craven
2022
Movie
STRAW
as Richard
2025
TV
ER
as Mr. Holmes
1994
Movie
Sextuplets
as Leland
2019
TV
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
as Mr. Brunner / Chiron
2023
TV
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
as Chiron
2023
Crew
TV
Dynasty
Director
1981
TV
A Different World
Director
1987
TV
The Wayans Bros.
Director
1995
TV
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Director
1992
Movie
Justine
Executive Producer
2019
TV
The Parent 'Hood
Director
1995
TV
Homeboys in Outer Space
Director
1996
Movie
You Look Familiar: Vernée Watson
Executive Producer
Movie
Women of Theatre, New York
Executive Producer
2022
Movie
The Legend of Glynn Turman
Writer
2022
TV
House of Lies: Fridays at Galweather
Director
2012