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.
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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STRAW (2025) | Richard | 7 | |
| 2 | Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 (2024) | - | - | - |
| 3 | Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) | Bullseye Black | 7 | |
| 4 | 80 for Brady (2023) | Mickey | 6.3 | |
| 5 | Rustin (2023) | A. Philip Randolph | 6.8 | |
| 6 | Is That Black Enough for You?!? (2022) | Self | 7 | |
| 7 | Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist (2021) | Self | 8 | |
| 8 | The Way Back (2020) | Doc | 6.7 | |
| 9 | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) | Toledo | 6.6 | |
| 10 | Sextuplets (2019) | Leland | 5.6 | |
| 11 | Solace (2018) | Clay (Pastor Davis) | - | - |
| 12 | Bumblebee (2018) | General Whalen | 7.3 | |
| 13 | Race (2016) | Harry E. Davis | 6.9 | |
| 14 | Dakota's Summer (2014) | Isaac Benson | - | - |
| 15 | John Dies at the End (2013) | Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton | 6.8 | |
| 16 | The Obama Effect (2012) | Slim Sugar | - | - |
| 17 | Super 8 (2011) | Dr. Woodward | 7.1 | |
| 18 | Burlesque (2010) | Harold Saint | 6.7 | |
| 19 | Takers (2010) | Chief Detective Duncan | 6.4 | |
| 20 | Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery (2008) | Sheriff Bob Monroe | 7 | |
| 21 | Uncle P (2007) | Dr. Niles | - | - |
| 22 | Sahara (2005) | Dr. Frank Hopper | 6 | |
| 23 | The Seat Filler (2004) | Derrick's Dad | - | - |
| 24 | Men of Honor (2000) | Chief Floyd | 7.3 | |
| 25 | Light It Up (1999) | Principal Allan Armstrong | - | - |
| 26 | How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) | Dr. Shakespeare | 1 | |
| 27 | Buffalo Soldiers (1997) | Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth | - | - |
| 28 | The Inkwell (1994) | Spencer Phillips | 10 | |
| 29 | Deep Cover (1992) | Russell Stevens Sr. | 7.5 | |
| 30 | Secrets of a Married Man (1984) | Jesse | - | - |
| 31 | Gremlins (1984) | Roy Hanson | 7.6 | |
| 32 | The Serpent's Egg (1977) | Monroe | - | - |
| 33 | J.D.'s Revenge (1976) | Isaac / 'Ike' | 6 | |
| 34 | Carter's Army (1975) | Pvt. George Brightman | - | - |
| 35 | Cooley High (1975) | Leroy "Preach" Jackson | 6 | |
| 36 | Together Brothers (1974) | Dr. Johnson | - | - |
| 37 | The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat (1974) | (voice) | - | - |
| 38 | Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) | Gideon | - | - |
