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 Turmans talent shone on Broadway earning a Tony Award for The Great White Hope Hes 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 Raineys Black Bottom With a captivating presence Turman continues to enthrall audiences showcasing remarkable versatility and depth in his performances
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