Portrait of Glynn Turman

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 77 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
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
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
The Way Back
Glynn Turman was 73 in The Way Back as 'Doc'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 2020
Poster of Sextuplets
Sextuplets
Glynn Turman was 72 in Sextuplets as 'Leland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2019
Poster of Justine
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
Bumblebee
Glynn Turman was 71 in Bumblebee as 'General Whalen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 2018
Poster of Solace
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
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
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
Super 8
Glynn Turman was 64 in Super 8 as 'Dr. Woodward'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 2011
Poster of Burlesque
Burlesque
Glynn Turman was 63 in Burlesque as 'Harold Saint'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of Takers
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
Uncle P
Glynn Turman was 60 in Uncle P as 'Dr. Niles'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 26 2007
Poster of Sahara
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
Air Rage
Glynn Turman was 54 in Air Rage as 'Ted Bigelow'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 24 2001
Poster of The Visit
The Visit
Glynn Turman was 54 in The Visit as 'Parole Board Member Reingold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2001
Poster of Fire & Ice
Fire & Ice
Glynn Turman was 53 in Fire & Ice as 'Robert Aimes Sr.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 2001
Poster of Men of Honor
Men of Honor
Glynn Turman was 53 in Men of Honor as 'Chief Floyd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2000
Poster of Freedom Song
Freedom Song
Glynn Turman was 53 in Freedom Song as 'T-Bone Lanier'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of Light It Up
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
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
The Inkwell
Glynn Turman was 47 in The Inkwell as 'Spencer Phillips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1994
Poster of Deep Cover
Deep Cover
Glynn Turman was 45 in Deep Cover as 'Russell Stevens Sr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1992
Poster of Ask Max
Ask Max
Glynn Turman was 39 in Ask Max as 'Lloyd Lyman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1986
Poster of Out of Bounds
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
Gremlins
Glynn Turman was 37 in Gremlins as 'Roy Hanson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Manimal
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
Thornwell
Glynn Turman was 33 in Thornwell as 'James Thornwell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1981
Poster of Attica
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
Minstrel Man
Glynn Turman was 30 in Minstrel Man as 'Harry Brown Jr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 1977
Poster of The Tapestry
The Tapestry
Glynn Turman was 29 in The Tapestry
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1976
Poster of J.D.'s Revenge
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
Cooley High
Glynn Turman was 28 in Cooley High as 'Leroy "Preach" Jackson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1975
Poster of Carter's Army
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
AWOL
Glynn Turman was 25 in AWOL as 'Mohammed G.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1972
Poster of Honky
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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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Big Cigar
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
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
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
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
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
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
Revolution
Glynn Turman was 65+ in Revolution as 'Major David Kipling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 2012
Poster of Alcatraz
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
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
Suits
Glynn Turman was 64+ in Suits as 'Vic'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 2011
Poster of The Defenders
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Room 222
Glynn Turman was 22+ in Room 222
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969