The Legend of Glynn Turman

The Legend of Glynn Turman

The life and career of actor Glynn Turman

2022•1h 35m

Documentary

Actor Glynn Turman makes his Broadway debut at 12 years old in the original production of “A Raisin in the Sun” opposite Sidney Poitier and becomes a silver screen legend for six decades.

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Rainbow Media Group

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EN

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Glynn Turman

Glynn Turman

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