Glynn Turman |
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New York City-born African-American actor Glynn Turman enjoyed his first real taste of acting success as a young teenager, originating the role of Travis Younger on Broadway in Lorraine Hansberry's landmark play "A Raisin in the Sun" in 1959 opposite Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Claudia McNeil and Diana Sands as his various family members. While he ...
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Actor (157 credits)
Actor (157 credits)
2019
Mr. Mercedes
(TV Series)
Judge Raines
Judge Raines
- The End of the Beginning
(2019)
... Judge Raines
- Bad to Worse
(2019)
... Judge Raines
- Great Balls of Fire
(2019)
... Judge Raines
- Trial and Terror
(2019)
... Judge Raines
- Madness
(2019)
... Judge Raines
2019
Claws
(TV Series)
Calvin
Calvin
- Fly Like an Eagle
(2019)
... Calvin
- Zaddy Was a Rolling Stone
(2019)
... Calvin
2019
The Red Line
(TV Series)
Nathan Gordon
Nathan Gordon
- This Victory Alone Is Not the Change We Seek
(2019)
... Nathan Gordon
- One Day We May Be More Than a Body
(2019)
... Nathan Gordon
- For We Meet by One or the Other
(2019)
... Nathan Gordon
- We Must All Care
(2019)
... Nathan Gordon
2019
American Gods
(TV Series)
Reverend Hutchins
Reverend Hutchins
- The Ways of the Dead
(2019)
... Reverend Hutchins
2018-2019
How to Get Away with Murder
(TV Series)
Nate Lahey Sr.
Nate Lahey Sr.
- Please Say No One Else Is Dead
(2019)
... Nate Lahey Sr.
- Make Me the Enemy
(2019)
... Nate Lahey Sr.
- We Can Find Him
(2018)
... Nate Lahey Sr.
- It Was the Worst Day of My Life
(2018)
... Nate Lahey Sr.
- It's Her Kid
(2018)
... Nate Lahey Sr.
2016
Queen Sugar
(TV Series)
Ernest Bordelon
Ernest Bordelon
- Give Us This Day
(2016)
... Ernest Bordelon (voice, uncredited)
- First Things First
(2016)
... Ernest Bordelon
2012-2016
House of Lies
(TV Series)
Jeremiah Kaan
Jeremiah Kaan
- Johari Window
(2016)
... Jeremiah Kaan
- End State Vision
(2016)
... Jeremiah Kaan
- Game Theory
(2016)
... Jeremiah Kaan
- Everything's So F**King Obvious, I'm Starting to Wonder Why We're Even Having This Conversation
(2015)
... Jeremiah Kaan
- You're Safely Sucking at the Triple-Venti Tits of The New Kaan & Associates
(2015)
... Jeremiah Kaan
2014
Fargo
(TV Series)
Doctor Senator
Doctor Senator
- Episode #4.10
... Doctor Senator
- Episode #4.9
... Doctor Senator
- Episode #4.8
... Doctor Senator
- Episode #4.7
... Doctor Senator
- Episode #4.6
... Doctor Senator
2012
Revolution
(TV Series)
Major David Kipling
Major David Kipling
- Nobody's Fault But Mine
(2012)
... Major David Kipling
2011
Funny or Die Presents...
(TV Series)
Chief Huckey (segment "United States Police Department")
Chief Huckey (segment "United States Police Department")
- Episode #2.10
(2011)
... Chief Huckey (segment "United States Police Department")
2010-2011
The Defenders
(TV Series)
Judge Owens / Judge Bob Owens
Judge Owens / Judge Bob Owens
- Morelli v. Kaczmarek
(2011)
... Judge Owens
- Nevada v. Greene
(2011)
... Judge Owens
- Nevada v. Hunter
(2011)
... Judge Owens
- Nevada v. Rodgers
(2010)
... Judge Bob Owens
- Las Vegas v. Reid
(2010)
... Judge Owens
2010
Detroit 1-8-7
(TV Series)
Reverend Clinton P. Huey
Reverend Clinton P. Huey
- Shelter
(2010)
... Reverend Clinton P. Huey
2008-2009
In Treatment
(TV Series)
Alex Prince, Sr.
Alex Prince, Sr.
- Gina: Week Five
(2009)
... Alex Prince, Sr.
- Mia: Week One
(2009)
... Alex Prince, Sr.
- Alex: Week Eight
(2008)
... Alex Prince, Sr.
- Laura: Week Eight
(2008)
... Alex Prince, Sr.
2004-2008
The Wire
(TV Series)
Mayor Clarence V. Royce / Former Mayor Clarence V. Royce
Mayor Clarence V. Royce / Former Mayor Clarence V. Royce
- React Quotes
(2008)
... Former Mayor Clarence V. Royce
- Final Grades
(2006)
... Former Mayor Clarence V. Royce (credit only)
- That's Got His Own
(2006)
... Former Mayor Clarence V. Royce (credit only)
- A New Day
(2006)
... Former Mayor Clarence V. Royce (credit only)
- Misgivings
(2006)
... Mayor Clarence V. Royce (credit only)
2006
All of Us
(TV Series)
Earl James / Earl
Earl James / Earl
- My Two Dads
(2006)
... Earl James
- Like Father, Like Son... Like Hell!
(2006)
... Earl James
- The Courtship of Robert's Father
(2006)
... Earl
2004-2005
The Bernie Mac Show
(TV Series)
Carl
Carl
- Who Gives This Bride
(2005)
... Carl
- Family Reunion
(2004)
... Carl
2000-2002
Resurrection Blvd.
(TV Series)
Bobby Davis
Bobby Davis
- Esperando Lagrimas
(2002)
... Bobby Davis
- La Gran Pelea
(2001)
... Bobby Davis
- Juntos (Together)
(2001)
... Bobby Davis
- Un Pacto con el Diablo
(2001)
... Bobby Davis
- La Visita
(2001)
... Bobby Davis
2001
Big Apple
(TV Series)
Ted Olsen
Ted Olsen
- Episode #1.8
(2001)
... Ted Olsen
- Episode #1.7
(2001)
... Ted Olsen
- Follow the Blender
(2001)
... Ted Olsen
- A Ministering Angel
(2001)
... Ted Olsen
- A Passport to the Universe
(2001)
... Ted Olsen
2000
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
- Finger of God
(2000)
... Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
1988-1993
A Different World
(TV Series)
Colonel Brad Taylor
Colonel Brad Taylor
- Lean on Me
(1993)
... Colonel Brad Taylor
- When One Door Closes...: Part 2
(1993)
... Colonel Brad Taylor
- When One Door Closes...: Part 1
(1993)
... Colonel Brad Taylor (credit only)
- Happy Birthday to Moi
(1993)
... Colonel Brad Taylor
- Original Teacher
(1992)
... Colonel Brad Taylor
1985-1989
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Earl Browder / Stan Lassiter / Ben Coleman
Earl Browder / Stan Lassiter / Ben Coleman
- Jack and Bill
(1989)
... Earl Browder
- Deadline for Murder
(1986)
... Stan Lassiter
- Murder to a Jazz Beat
(1985)
... Ben Coleman
1987
Matlock
(TV Series)
Maj. Dennis Orlando
Maj. Dennis Orlando
- The Court-Martial: Part 2
(1987)
... Maj. Dennis Orlando
- The Court-Martial: Part 1
(1987)
... Maj. Dennis Orlando
1985
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Billy Kinetta (segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
Billy Kinetta (segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
- Teacher's Aide/Paladin of the Lost Hour
(1985)
... Billy Kinetta (segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
1985
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Joshua
Joshua
- Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom
(1985)
... Joshua
1984
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Joe Wilson
Joe Wilson
- Bojangles and the Dancer/Deuces Are Wild
(1984)
... Joe Wilson
1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Tyrone
Tyrone
- Ace's Valet/Mother Comes First/Hit or Miss America
(1984)
... Tyrone
1982
The Greatest American Hero
(TV Series)
Captain Le Clerc
Captain Le Clerc
- The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
(1982)
... Captain Le Clerc
1978-1979
Centennial
(TV Mini-Series)
Nate Person
Nate Person
- The Scream of Eagles
(1979)
... Nate Person
- The Winds of Fortune
(1979)
... Nate Person
- The Storm
(1979)
... Nate Person
- The Shepherds
(1978)
... Nate Person
- The Longhorns
(1978)
... Nate Person
1976-1978
Visions
(TV Series)
Axis
Axis
- Charlie Smith and the Fritter Tree
(1978)
- The Tapestry/Circles
(1976)
... Axis
1978
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
Lenny Johnson
Lenny Johnson
- The Rag Tag Champs
(1978)
... Lenny Johnson
1974
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
(voice)
1970-1971
Room 222
(TV Series)
Vic
Vic
- Opportunity Room
(1971)
... Vic
- Dreams of Glory
(1970)
... Vic
1969
Julia
(TV Series)
Jimmy James
Jimmy James
- For Whom the Wedding Bell Tolls
(1969)
... Jimmy James
- The Undergraduate
(1969)
... Jimmy James
1968-1969
Peyton Place
(TV Series)
Lew Miles
Lew Miles
- Episode #5.54
(1969)
... Lew Miles
- Episode #5.53
(1969)
... Lew Miles
- Episode #5.52
(1969)
... Lew Miles
- Episode #5.50
(1969)
... Lew Miles
- Episode #5.48
(1969)
... Lew Miles
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Director (6 credits)
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Producer (5 credits)
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Writer (1 credit)
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Composer (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (43 credits)
Self (43 credits)
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He played Travis Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's play, "A Raisin in the Sun," at the Blackstone Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Ruby Dee (Ruth Younger); Sidney Poitier (Walter Lee Younger); Diana Sands (Beneatha Younger); Claudia McNeil (Lena Younger); Ivan Dixon (Joseph Asagai); Lou Gossett (George Murchison); Lonne Elder ... See more »Alternate Names:
Glynn R. Turman
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