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Biography New York City-born African-American actor Glynn Turman enjoyed his first real taste of acting success at the age of 13 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...
| Talent Agent: |
SMS Talent
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| Profession: |
Actor / Director / Composer |
| Born: |
31 January 1946, New York City, New York, USA (age 63) |
| Birth Name: |
Glynn Russell Turman |
| Spouse: |
Aretha Franklin (11 April 1978 - 1984) (divorced)
Joann Allen (? - present) 1 child
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| Also Known As: |
Glynn Turman / Glynn R. Turman |
| Awards: |
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 1 nomination |
| Credited Years: |
1964 - 2010 |
Trivia
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Co-wrote with then-wife Aretha Franklin, the song 'I'm Your Speed' which appeared on her "Almighty Fire" album. |
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Originated the role of "Travis Younger" in Lorraine Hansberry's play, "A Raisin in the Sun.". |
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George Lucas originally cast Turman as Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, but eventually changed his mind and cast Harrison Ford instead. |
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Attending youth camps as a kid by his mother saved him from juvenile delinquency. Turman, an accomplished horseman, and his wife, Jo-an, are co-founders of Camp Gid D Up, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization for under-privileged children |
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A cowboy and rodeo performer, he won the state's Regional Team Roping Finals and placed in the top five in the National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City at one point. |
Other Works
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Stage: Played Thomas Thurman in "Good Boys" play by Jane Martin (Guthrie Lab, Minneapolis, MN; 8/02). |
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Originated the role of Travis Younger in the world premiere of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, 1959 |
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