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Glynn Turman

Bio: 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

Born: Fri, Jan 31 1947

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Glynn Turman is 78 years old

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Poster of Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

Glynn Turman will be 78 in Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2025

Poster of A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Glynn Turman was 76 in A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians as 'Self - Chiron'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 2024

Poster of Rustin

Glynn Turman was 76 in Rustin as 'A. Philip Randolph'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2023

Poster of Outlaw Johnny Black

Outlaw Johnny Black

Glynn Turman was 76 in Outlaw Johnny Black as 'Bullseye Black'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2023

Poster of 80 for Brady

Glynn Turman was 76 in 80 for Brady as 'Mickey'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2023

Poster of Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Is That Black Enough for You?!?

Glynn Turman was 75 in Is That Black Enough for You?!? as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 2022

Poster of The Legend of Glynn Turman

The Legend of Glynn Turman

Glynn Turman was 75 in The Legend of Glynn Turman as 'G.T.'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 30 2022

Poster of The Devil You Know

The Devil You Know

Glynn Turman was 75 in The Devil You Know as 'Lloyd Cowans'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2022

Poster of Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

Glynn Turman was 74 in Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 2021

Poster of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Glynn Turman was 73 in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen as 'Self - Presenter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 2020

Poster of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Glynn Turman was 73 in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom as 'Toledo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 2020

Poster of The Way Back

Glynn Turman was 73 in The Way Back as 'Doc'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 2020

Poster of Sextuplets

Glynn Turman was 72 in Sextuplets as 'Leland'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2019

Poster of Justine

Glynn Turman was 72 in Justine as 'Papa Don'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 23 2019

Poster of Windows on the World

Windows on the World

Glynn Turman was 72 in Windows on the World as 'Lou'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 2019

Poster of Bumblebee

Glynn Turman was 71 in Bumblebee as 'General Whalen'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 2018

Poster of Solace

Glynn Turman was 71 in Solace as 'Clay (Pastor Davis)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 2018

Poster of The Killing Floor

The Killing Floor

Glynn Turman was 70 in The Killing Floor as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2017

Poster of Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart

Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart

Glynn Turman was 70 in Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 2017

Poster of August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

Glynn Turman was 70 in August 28: A Day in the Life of a People

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2017

Poster of Race

Glynn Turman was 69 in Race as 'Harry E. Davis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2016

Poster of Act Like You Love Me

Act Like You Love Me

Glynn Turman was 66 in Act Like You Love Me as 'David Lofton'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 06 2013

Poster of John Dies at the End

John Dies at the End

Glynn Turman was 65 in John Dies at the End as 'Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 2013

Poster of The Obama Effect

The Obama Effect

Glynn Turman was 65 in The Obama Effect as 'Slim Sugar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2012

Poster of City Teacher

Glynn Turman was 64 in City Teacher as 'Kevin Sawyer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 16 2012

Poster of The Pastor's Secret

The Pastor's Secret

Glynn Turman was 64 in The Pastor's Secret

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012

Poster of Super 8

Glynn Turman was 64 in Super 8 as 'Dr. Woodward'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 2011

Poster of Burlesque

Glynn Turman was 63 in Burlesque as 'Harold Saint'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 2010

Poster of Takers

Glynn Turman was 63 in Takers as 'Chief Detective Duncan'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 2010

Poster of Preaching To The Pastor

Preaching To The Pastor

Glynn Turman was 61 in Preaching To The Pastor as 'Bishop Hightower'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009

Poster of Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery

Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery

Glynn Turman was 60 in Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery as 'Sheriff Bob Monroe'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 2008

Poster of Kings of the Evening

Kings of the Evening

Glynn Turman was 60 in Kings of the Evening as 'Clarence Brown'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008

Poster of Uncle P

Glynn Turman was 60 in Uncle P as 'Dr. Niles'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 2007

Poster of Sahara

Glynn Turman was 58 in Sahara as 'Dr. Frank Hopper'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 2005

Poster of The Seat Filler

The Seat Filler

Glynn Turman was 57 in The Seat Filler as 'Derrick's Dad'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 2004

Poster of Air Rage

Glynn Turman was 54 in Air Rage as 'Ted Bigelow'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 24 2001

Poster of The Visit

Glynn Turman was 54 in The Visit as 'Parole Board Member Reingold'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2001

Poster of Fire & Ice

Glynn Turman was 53 in Fire & Ice as 'Robert Aimes Sr.'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 2001

Poster of Men of Honor

Glynn Turman was 53 in Men of Honor as 'Chief Floyd'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2000

Poster of Freedom Song

Glynn Turman was 53 in Freedom Song as 'T-Bone Lanier'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 2000

Poster of Light It Up

Glynn Turman was 52 in Light It Up as 'Principal Allan Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1999

Poster of How Stella Got Her Groove Back

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

Glynn Turman was 51 in How Stella Got Her Groove Back as 'Dr. Shakespeare'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1998

Poster of Buffalo Soldiers

Buffalo Soldiers

Glynn Turman was 50 in Buffalo Soldiers as 'Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1997

Poster of Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault

Glynn Turman was 49 in Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault as 'Coach Powell'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1996

Poster of Subterfuge

Glynn Turman was 49 in Subterfuge as 'Stallworth Hubbs'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1996

Poster of Someone Else's Child

Someone Else's Child

Glynn Turman was 47 in Someone Else's Child as 'Judge Roullard'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1994

Poster of The Inkwell

Glynn Turman was 47 in The Inkwell as 'Spencer Phillips'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1994

Poster of Deep Cover

Glynn Turman was 45 in Deep Cover as 'Russell Stevens Sr.'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1992

Poster of Ask Max

Glynn Turman was 39 in Ask Max as 'Lloyd Lyman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1986

Poster of Out of Bounds

Glynn Turman was 39 in Out of Bounds as 'Lieutenant Delgado'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1986

Poster of Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom

Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom

Glynn Turman was 38 in Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom as 'Joshua'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1985

Poster of Secrets of a Married Man

Secrets of a Married Man

Glynn Turman was 37 in Secrets of a Married Man as 'Jesse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 24 1984

Poster of Gremlins

Glynn Turman was 37 in Gremlins as 'Roy Hanson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1984

Poster of Manimal

Glynn Turman was 36 in Manimal as 'Ty Earl'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1983

Poster of Penitentiary II

Penitentiary II

Glynn Turman was 35 in Penitentiary II as 'Charles Johnson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1982

Poster of Thornwell

Glynn Turman was 33 in Thornwell as 'James Thornwell'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1981

Poster of Attica

Glynn Turman was 33 in Attica as 'Raymond Franklin'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 1980

Poster of Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold

Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold

Glynn Turman was 31 in Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold as 'Preston de Cordiva'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1978

Poster of A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

Glynn Turman was 30 in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich as 'Nigeria'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1977

Poster of The Serpent's Egg

The Serpent's Egg

Glynn Turman was 30 in The Serpent's Egg as 'Monroe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1977

Poster of The Richard Pryor Special?

The Richard Pryor Special?

Glynn Turman was 30 in The Richard Pryor Special? as 'Booster Johnson'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 05 1977

Poster of Minstrel Man

Glynn Turman was 30 in Minstrel Man as 'Harry Brown Jr.'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 1977

Poster of The Tapestry

Glynn Turman was 29 in The Tapestry

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1976

Poster of J.D.'s Revenge

Glynn Turman was 29 in J.D.'s Revenge as 'Isaac / 'Ike''.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1976

Poster of The River Niger

The River Niger

Glynn Turman was 29 in The River Niger as 'Jeff Williams'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1976

Poster of Cooley High

Glynn Turman was 28 in Cooley High as 'Leroy "Preach" Jackson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1975

Poster of Carter's Army

Glynn Turman was 28 in Carter's Army as 'Pvt. George Brightman'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1975

Poster of The Blue Knight

The Blue Knight

Glynn Turman was 28 in The Blue Knight as 'Edwin Beall'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1975

Poster of Ceremonies in Dark Old Men

Ceremonies in Dark Old Men

Glynn Turman was 27 in Ceremonies in Dark Old Men as 'Theo'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 1975

Poster of The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat

The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat

Glynn Turman was 27 in The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1974

Poster of Together Brothers

Together Brothers

Glynn Turman was 27 in Together Brothers as 'Dr. Johnson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1974

Poster of Thomasine & Bushrod

Thomasine & Bushrod

Glynn Turman was 27 in Thomasine & Bushrod as 'Jomo J. Anderson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1974

Poster of Five on the Black Hand Side

Five on the Black Hand Side

Glynn Turman was 26 in Five on the Black Hand Side as 'Gideon'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1973

Poster of AWOL

Glynn Turman was 25 in AWOL as 'Mohammed G.'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1972

Poster of Honky

Glynn Turman was 24 in Honky as 'Sailor at Bus Station'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1971

Poster of In Search of America

In Search of America

Glynn Turman was 24 in In Search of America as 'Bodhi'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Paradise

Glynn Turman was 77+ in Paradise as 'Fred Collins'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2025

Poster of The Big Cigar

Glynn Turman was 77+ in The Big Cigar as 'Walter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 16 2024

Poster of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Glynn Turman was 76+ in Percy Jackson and the Olympians as 'Mr. Brunner / Chiron'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 19 2023

Poster of Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Glynn Turman was 75+ in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities as 'Sheriff Nate Craven'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2022

Poster of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

Glynn Turman was 75+ in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder as 'Pa (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 23 2022

Poster of Women of the Movement

Women of the Movement

Glynn Turman was 74+ in Women of the Movement as 'Mose Wright'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 2022

Poster of Power Book II: Ghost

Power Book II: Ghost

Glynn Turman was 73+ in Power Book II: Ghost as 'Gabriel'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 2020

Poster of FBI: Most Wanted

FBI: Most Wanted

Glynn Turman was 72+ in FBI: Most Wanted as 'Terry Daniels'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 07 2020

Poster of The Red Line

Glynn Turman was 72+ in The Red Line as 'Nathan Gordon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 28 2019

Poster of The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood

Glynn Turman was 71+ in The Neighborhood as 'Otis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 2018

Poster of Mr. Mercedes

Glynn Turman was 70+ in Mr. Mercedes as 'Judge Bernard Raines'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 09 2017

Poster of American Gods

Glynn Turman was 70+ in American Gods as 'Reverend Hutchins'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2017

Poster of How to Get Away with Murder

How to Get Away with Murder

Glynn Turman was 67+ in How to Get Away with Murder as 'Nathaniel Lahey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014

Poster of black-ish

Glynn Turman was 67+ in black-ish as 'Billy Blade'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2014

Poster of Fargo

Glynn Turman was 67+ in Fargo as 'Doctor Senator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2014

Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Glynn Turman was 67+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Poster of Revolution

Glynn Turman was 65+ in Revolution as 'Major David Kipling'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 2012

Poster of Alcatraz

Glynn Turman was 64+ in Alcatraz as 'Emmitt Little'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 2012

Poster of House of Lies

Glynn Turman was 64+ in House of Lies as 'Jeremiah Kaan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 2012

Poster of Suits

Glynn Turman was 64+ in Suits as 'Vic'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 2011

Poster of The Defenders

Glynn Turman was 63+ in The Defenders as 'Judge Bob Owens'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2010

Poster of FlashForward

Glynn Turman was 62+ in FlashForward as 'Senator Noland'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009

Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles

NCIS: Los Angeles

Glynn Turman was 62+ in NCIS: Los Angeles as 'James Pierce'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009

Poster of In Treatment

Glynn Turman was 60+ in In Treatment as 'Alex Prince Sr.'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 28 2008

Poster of Criminal Minds

Glynn Turman was 58+ in Criminal Minds as 'Charles Johnson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005

Poster of The Wire

Glynn Turman was 55+ in The Wire as ', Clarence Royce, Mayor Clarence V. Royce'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002

Poster of The Bernie Mac Show

The Bernie Mac Show

Glynn Turman was 54+ in The Bernie Mac Show as 'Carl'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 14 2001

Poster of Scrubs

Glynn Turman was 54+ in Scrubs as 'George'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001

Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Glynn Turman was 54+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Roy Hines'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001

Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Glynn Turman was 52+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Dr. Young'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

Poster of The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven

Glynn Turman was 50+ in The Magnificent Seven

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 03 1998

Poster of Millennium

Glynn Turman was 49+ in Millennium as 'James Glen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 25 1996

Poster of Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

Glynn Turman was 47+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Sheriff Ernie Guthrie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Poster of ER

Glynn Turman was 47+ in ER as 'Mr. Holmes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994

Poster of A Different World

A Different World

Glynn Turman was 40+ in A Different World as 'Colonel Brad Taylor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987

Poster of The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

Glynn Turman was 38+ in The Twilight Zone as '(segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985

Poster of Hail to the Chief

Hail to the Chief

Glynn Turman was 38+ in Hail to the Chief as 'Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 1985

Poster of Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

Glynn Turman was 37+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Stan Lassiter, Earl Browder, Ben Coleman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Poster of T. J. Hooker

Glynn Turman was 35+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Norman Powell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982

Poster of Centennial

Glynn Turman was 31+ in Centennial as 'Nate Person'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978

Poster of The Paper Chase

The Paper Chase

Glynn Turman was 31+ in The Paper Chase

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978

Poster of The Tony Randall Show

The Tony Randall Show

Glynn Turman was 29+ in The Tony Randall Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1976

Poster of Room 222

Glynn Turman was 22+ in Room 222

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969