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Glynn Turman was born on January 31, 1947 in New York City, New York, United States. Glynn Turman is credited as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. That works out to 79 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School. Listed accolades include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (2008) and Ovation Awards.
My Take
What strikes me about Glynn Turman is the sheer length and range of his run. He started as a kid in the original 1959 Broadway staging of A Raisin in the Sun, then became the face of a generation with Cooley High in 1975, and was still pulling down a Primetime Emmy for guest acting in 2008. That's a career that quietly bridges Broadway, the New Wave of Black cinema, and modern prestige TV. I find character actors like him more interesting than headliners, honestly. He never seemed to chase the spotlight, just kept showing up and disappearing into roles that made the leads look better.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Glynn Turman
- Name (Japanese)
- グリン・ターマン
- Reading
- ぐりん・たーまん
- Born
- January 31, 1947 (age 79)
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Ovation Awards
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glynn%20Turman
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1532531
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Glynn Turman born?
Glynn Turman was born on January 31, 1947 and is 79 years old.
Where is Glynn Turman from?
Glynn Turman is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Glynn Turman do?
Glynn Turman works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
Which high school did Glynn Turman attend?
Glynn Turman attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.
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