Glynn Turman
Actor · Writer · ProducerGlynn 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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- When They're Gone
When They're Gone
2026
Calvin “Cece” Carr
STRAW
2025
Richard
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
2024
A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
2024
Self - Chiron
80 for Brady
2023
Mickey
Outlaw Johnny Black
2023
Bullseye Black
Rustin
2023
A. Philip Randolph
The Legend of Glynn Turman
2022
G.T.
The Devil You Know
2022
Lloyd Cowans
Is That Black Enough for You?!?
2022
Self
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021
Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020
Toledo
The Way Back
2020
Doc
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020
Self - Presenter
Windows on the World
2019
Lou
Sextuplets
2019
Leland
Justine
2019
Papa Don
Bumblebee
2018
General Whalen
Solace
2018
Clay (Pastor Davis)
The Killing Floor
2017
Self
Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart
2017
Self
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
2017
Race
2016
Harry E. Davis
Dakota's Summer
2014
Isaac Benson
John Dies at the End
2013
Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton
Act Like You Love Me
2013
David Lofton
- The Pastor's Secret
The Pastor's Secret
2012
City Teacher
2012
Kevin Sawyer
The Obama Effect
2012
Slim Sugar
Super 8
2011
Dr. Woodward
Burlesque
2010
Harold Saint
Takers
2010
Chief Detective Duncan
Preaching To The Pastor
2009
Bishop Hightower
Kings of the Evening
2008
Clarence Brown
Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery
2008
Sheriff Bob Monroe
Uncle P
2007
Dr. Niles
Sahara
2005
Dr. Frank Hopper
The Seat Filler
2004
Derrick's Dad
Fire & Ice
2001
Robert Aimes Sr.
The Visit
2001
Parole Board Member Reingold
Air Rage
2001
Ted Bigelow
Freedom Song
2000
T-Bone Lanier
Men of Honor
2000
Chief Floyd
Light It Up
1999
Principal Allan Armstrong
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
1998
Dr. Shakespeare
Buffalo Soldiers
1997
Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth
Subterfuge
1996
Stallworth Hubbs
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996
Coach Powell
The Inkwell
1994
Spencer Phillips
- Someone Else's Child
Someone Else's Child
1994
Judge Roullard
Deep Cover
1992
Russell Stevens Sr.
Out of Bounds
1986
Lieutenant Delgado
Ask Max
1986
Lloyd Lyman
Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom
1985
Joshua
- Secrets of a Married Man
Secrets of a Married Man
1984
Jesse
Gremlins
1984
Roy Hanson
- The Grand Baby
The Grand Baby
1983
Penitentiary II
1982
Charles Johnson
Thornwell
1981
James Thornwell
Attica
1980
Raymond Franklin
Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold
1978
Preston de Cordiva
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
1977
Nigeria
Minstrel Man
1977
Harry Brown Jr.
The Richard Pryor Special?
1977
Booster Johnson
The Serpent's Egg
1977
Monroe
J.D.'s Revenge
1976
Isaac / 'Ike'
The River Niger
1976
Jeff Williams
The Tapestry
1976
Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
1975
Theo
Cooley High
1975
Leroy "Preach" Jackson
The Blue Knight
1975
Edwin Beall
Carter's Army
1975
Pvt. George Brightman
Thomasine & Bushrod
1974
Jomo J. Anderson
Together Brothers
1974
Dr. Johnson
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
1974
(voice)
Five on the Black Hand Side
1973
Gideon
AWOL
1972
Mohammed G.
Honky
1971
Sailor at Bus Station
In Search of America
1971
Bodhi
