Herschel Sparber
Herschel Sparber is an American actor and voice actor born on October 18, 1943, in Kentucky. Standing notably tall at 6 feet 9 inches, he has had a diverse career in film, television, and theater. Sparber is known for his roles in movies such as "Osmosis Jones" (voice role), "A Goofy Movie," and "The Birdcage." On television, he is recognized for playing President Jaresh-Inyo in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Beyond screen acting, he has performed on Broadway, notably as Big Jule in "Guys and Dolls" and appearing in the musical "City of Angels." Before turning to acting full-time, Sparber studied psychology and English, attended law school, and worked as a corporate lawyer before choosing an artistic career. He has also been active in voiceover work and continues to act in various roles including recent appearances in films and commercials.
Acting
Movie
A Goofy Movie
as Security Guard (voice)
1995
TV
2 Broke Girls
as Singing Inmate
2011
Movie
The Birdcage
as Big Guy in Park
1996
TV
My Name Is Earl
as Pooch
2005
Movie
Osmosis Jones
as Bruiser (voice)
2001
TV
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as President Jaresh-Inyo
1993
TV
Columbo
as Priestly
1971
TV
Boy Meets World
as Delivery Guy
1993
TV
Boy Meets World
as Uncle Mike Hunter
1993
Movie
Brother
as Geppetti's Bodyguard
2000
TV
NewsRadio
as Bodyguard
1995
TV
The Equalizer
as Truck Driver
1985
TV
Titus
as Mobster
2000
Movie
Bloodhounds of Broadway
as Big Shelley
1989
Movie
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
as Mayhem Man #1
2005
Movie
Savage
as Allen Poe
1997
Movie
Dish Dogs
as E.J.
2000
Movie
Shaky Shivers
as Bob
2023
Movie
Scarred City
as Tito
1999
Movie
Traxx
as Guzik #1
1988
Movie
Robot in the Family
as Anthony the Septic Tank Man
1994
Movie
Lucky Stiff
as Bill Siller
2014
Movie
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Big Jule
1992
Movie
Largo Desolato
as 1st Man
1990