Herschel Sparber
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 18, 1943 (age 83)
- Birthplace
- 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.
Known For
Filmography
Shaky Shivers
Movie · as Bob
Lucky Stiff
Movie · as Bill Siller
2 Broke Girls
TV · as Singing Inmate · 1 ep
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
Movie · as Mayhem Man #1
My Name Is Earl
TV · as Pooch · 1 ep
Osmosis Jones
Movie · as Bruiser (voice)
Brother
Movie · as Geppetti's Bodyguard
Dish Dogs
Movie · as E.J.
Titus
TV · as Mobster · 1 ep
Scarred City
Movie · as Tito
Savage
Movie · as Allen Poe
The Birdcage
Movie · as Big Guy in Park
A Goofy Movie
Movie · as Security Guard (voice)
NewsRadio
TV · as Bodyguard · 1 ep
Robot in the Family
Movie · as Anthony the Septic Tank Man
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV · as President Jaresh-Inyo · 2 eps
Boy Meets World
TV · as Delivery Guy, Uncle Mike Hunter · 1 ep
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Movie · as Himself / Big Jule
Largo Desolato
Movie · as 1st Man
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Movie · as Big Shelley
Traxx
Movie · as Guzik #1
The Equalizer
TV · as Truck Driver · 1 ep
Columbo
TV · as Priestly · 1 ep