Glynn Turman
ActingAbout Glynn Turman
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.
Best Glynn Turman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Glynn Turman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Glynn Turman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | STRAW | Richard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Self - Chiron | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Rustin | A. Philip Randolph | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Outlaw Johnny Black | Bullseye Black | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | 80 for Brady | Mickey | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Is That Black Enough for You?!? | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Devil You Know | Lloyd Cowans | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen | Self - Presenter | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Toledo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Way Back | Doc | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Sextuplets | Leland | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Justine | Papa Don | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Bumblebee | General Whalen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Race | Harry E. Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dakota's Summer | Isaac Benson | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Act Like You Love Me | David Lofton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | John Dies at the End | Detective Lawrence 'Morgan Freeman' Appleton | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Super 8 | Dr. Woodward | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Burlesque | Harold Saint | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Takers | Chief Detective Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Murder 101: The Locked Room Mystery | Sheriff Bob Monroe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sahara | Dr. Frank Hopper | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Visit | Parole Board Member Reingold | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Fire & Ice | Robert Aimes Sr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Men of Honor | Chief Floyd | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Freedom Song | T-Bone Lanier | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Light It Up | Principal Allan Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | How Stella Got Her Groove Back | Dr. Shakespeare | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Buffalo Soldiers | Sgt. Joshua 'Joyu' Judges Ruth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault | Coach Powell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Subterfuge | Stallworth Hubbs | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Inkwell | Spencer Phillips | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Deep Cover | Russell Stevens Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Different World | Colonel Bradford Taylor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ask Max | Lloyd Lyman | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Out of Bounds | Lieutenant Delgado | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Gremlins | Roy Hanson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Thornwell | James Thornwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Attica | Raymond Franklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich | Nigeria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Serpent's Egg | Monroe | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Richard Pryor Special? | Booster Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Tapestry | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | J.D.'s Revenge | Isaac / 'Ike' | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The River Niger | Jeff Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Cooley High | Leroy "Preach" Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Thomasine & Bushrod | Jomo J. Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Five on the Black Hand Side | Gideon | Hit | Similar → |
Glynn Turman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Glynn Turman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Glynn Turman is "A Different World" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Glynn Turman acted in?
Glynn Turman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Glynn Turman?
Other notable films include "Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist", "Fire & Ice", and "STRAW".