Herschel Sparber

Acting

Herschel Sparber

Born October 18, 1943Gary, Indiana, USA23 credits

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.

Known For

Filmography

Lucky Stiff
2014Lucky Stiff
as Bill SillerMovie
2 Broke Girls
20112 Broke Girls
as Singing InmateTV
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
2005Mystery Woman: Snapshot
as Mayhem Man #1Movie
Osmosis Jones
2001Osmosis Jones
as Bruiser (voice)Movie
Brother
2000Brother
as Geppetti's BodyguardMovie
Dish Dogs
2000Dish Dogs
as E.J.Movie
Titus
2000Titus
as MobsterTV
Scarred City
1999Scarred City
as TitoMovie
Savage
1997Savage
as Allen PoeMovie
The Birdcage
1996The Birdcage
as Big Guy in ParkMovie
A Goofy Movie
1995A Goofy Movie
as Security Guard (voice)Movie
NewsRadio
1995NewsRadio
as BodyguardTV
Robot in the Family
1994Robot in the Family
as Anthony the Septic Tank ManMovie
Boy Meets World
1993Boy Meets World
as Delivery GuyTV
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as President Jaresh-InyoTV
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Big JuleMovie
L
1990Largo Desolato
as 1st ManMovie
Bloodhounds of Broadway
1989Bloodhounds of Broadway
as Big ShelleyMovie
Traxx
1988Traxx
as Guzik #1Movie
The Equalizer
1985The Equalizer
as Truck DriverTV
Columbo
1971Columbo
as PriestlyTV