Glynn Turman Biography

Glynn Russell Turman Married Three Times

Actor Glynn Russell was married and divorced three times in life. His first marriage was to Ula M Walker in 1965. Today, Turman is currently enjoying the good life with his third wife, Jo-Ann Allen.

Glynn Turman was married to Aretha Franklin. SOURCE: People

Turman and Allen exchanged vows in 1992 and have become inseparable since then. Glynn has been together with Jo Ann Allen for more than 28 years. And till today date, neither Glynn nor his wife has been involved in controversies and extramarital affairs.

Glynn Turman's Marriage to Aretha Franklin

Following the divorce from his first wife, Glynn tied the knot with Aretha Franklin. Like the previous one, the actor's second marriage lasted only a few years. Glynn met Aretha backstage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion amidst a Ben Vereen show held in the 1970s.

One of Aretha's sons introduced Glynn to Aretha when the kid grabbed Glynn's attention by saying, "Glynn Turman, my mother loves you." Soon after their romance blossomed, they tied the knot on April 11, 1978, at her father's church.

Unfortunately, they parted separate ways in 1982, citing the strain of a long-distance relationship. Although the divorce was finalized in 1984, the ex-couple remained close friends until Aretha's demise in 2017. 

Glynn Russell Turman has Three Children

Glynn Russell Turman is a proud father of three children. Notably, all three of Turman's children have pursued his footsteps. He shares a daughter Stephanie Turman with her first wife, Ula M. Walker.

In the same vein, his second wife, Aretha welcomed a second child, Glynn Turman Jr. in 1965. Glynn Turman Jr. was murdered 1986 by Henry Eugene Montgomery in November 1986.

Glynn Russell Turman shares three kids with three wives. SOURCE: Twitter

Stephanie works to help companies hire women for construction jobs and contracts. She previously worked as a principal liaison for the Housing Authority f the City of Pittsburgh. Likewise, the actor's youngest child, Delena Turman, is into show business and has added plenty of movie credits under her name.

Glynn Russell Turman's Net Worth

Glynn Russell Turman possesses an estimated net worth of $1.5 million as of 2021. He makes thousands of dollars per movie and TV series.

Some of his highest-grossing television shows include The Wire, House of Lies, A Different World, and Cooley High. In addition to his notable appearances on television, Max has established himself as a true icon in the entertainment industry. His contributions and performances on the small screen have earned him legendary status among his peers and fans alike.

Glynn Russell Turman - Quick Facts

• Glynn studied at a local High school of performing arts in the Manhattan section of New York City.
• Glynn Turman had a keen interest in music and acting from an early age.
• Glynn Russell holds American citizenship but belongs to the black race.
• He started his acting career at age 12, portraying Travis Younger in A Raisin in the Sun.
• As per DNA analysis, Russell has maternal ancestry with Nigeria's Edo people.
• He graduated in 1965 from La Guardia High School of Music and Performing Arts.
• In Cooley High, he played the role of a math professor.

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