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Glynn Turman

Jan 31, 1947 (78 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Young
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Criminal Minds
Charles Johnson
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NCIS: Los Angeles
James Pierce
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Roy Hines
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Suits
Vic
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Fargo
Doctor Senator
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How to Get Away with Murder
Nathaniel Lahey
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FBI: Most Wanted
Terry Daniels
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Touched by an Angel
Sheriff Ernie Guthrie
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Murder, She Wrote
Stan Lassiter

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