
Herschel Sparber
Actor
Born: October 18, 1943 (82 years old)
Place of birth: Gary, Indiana, USA
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.
Filmography (21)
- Columbo (1971, ★ 8.1)
- Boy Meets World (1993, ★ 8.3)
- Brother (2000, ★ 7.1)
- Mystery Woman: Snapshot (2005, ★ 6.6)
- A Goofy Movie (1995, ★ 7)
- The Birdcage (1996, ★ 7.1)
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993, ★ 7.9)
- My Name Is Earl (2005, ★ 7.7)
- NewsRadio (1995, ★ 7.4)
- 2 Broke Girls (2011, ★ 7.2)
- The Equalizer (1985, ★ 7.1)
- Titus (2000, ★ 6.9)
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989, ★ 5.6)
- Shaky Shivers (2023, ★ 6)
- Traxx (1988, ★ 6.4)
- Osmosis Jones (2001, ★ 6.5)
- Scarred City (1999, ★ 5.1)
- Savage (1997, ★ 4)
- Lucky Stiff (2014, ★ 4.4)
- Dish Dogs (2000, ★ 3.5)
- Robot in the Family (1994, ★ 1.8)