Acting credits
22
Active
Consistent number of acting credits.
Actor
Herschel Sparber
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 14Series: 8
TMDB ID: 166924
IMDb ID: nm0816916
Known for: Acting
Born: October 18, 1943
Age: 82
Place of birth: Gary, Indiana, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1971 - 2023
Years active: 53
Average TMDB rating: 7.2
Wikidata: Q5744348
Also known as
Hershal Sparber • Hershel Sparber
Biography
Herschel Sparber is an American actor and voice actor born on October 18, 1943, in Kentucky. Standing notably tall at 6 feet 9 inches, he has had a diverse career in film, television, and theater. Sparber is known for his roles in movies such as "Osmosis Jones" (voice role), "A Goofy Movie," and "The Birdcage." On television, he is recognized for playing President Jaresh-Inyo in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Beyond screen acting, he has performed on Broadway, notably as Big Jule in "Guys and Dolls" and appearing in the musical "City of Angels." Before turning to acting full-time, Sparber studied psychology and English, attended law school, and worked as a corporate lawyer before choosing an artistic career. He has also been active in voiceover work and continues to act in various roles including recent appearances in films and commercials.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Herschel Sparber.
5.9
Shaky Shivers
as Bob
2023 Movie
4.4
Lucky Stiff
as Bill Siller
2014 Movie
6.6
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
as Mayhem Man #1
2005 Movie
6.5
Osmosis Jones
as Bruiser (voice)
2001 Movie
7.1
Brother
as Geppetti's Bodyguard
2000 Movie
3.5
Dish Dogs
as E.J.
2000 Movie
5.1
Scarred City
as Tito
1999 Movie
4.0
Savage
as Allen Poe
1997 Movie
7.0
The Birdcage
as Big Guy in Park
1996 Movie
7.0
A Goofy Movie
as Security Guard (voice)
1995 Movie
1.8
Robot in the Family
as Anthony the Septic Tank Man
1994 Movie
10.0
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Big Jule
1992 Movie
5.6
Bloodhounds of Broadway
as Big Shelley
1989 Movie
6.1
Traxx
as Guzik #1
1988 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Herschel Sparber.
7.2
2 Broke Girls
as Singing Inmate • 1 eps
2011 Series
7.7
My Name Is Earl
as Pooch • 1 eps
2005 Series
6.9
Titus
as Mobster • 1 eps
2000 Series
7.3
NewsRadio
as Bodyguard • 1 eps
1995 Series
8.3
Boy Meets World
as Delivery Guy • 1 eps
1993 Series
7.9
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as President Jaresh-Inyo • 2 eps
1993 Series
7.1
The Equalizer
as Truck Driver • 1 eps
1985 Series
8.1
Columbo
as Priestly • 1 eps
1971 Series