Herschel Sparber
Known for Acting · 23 credits
- Born
- 1943-10-18 (age 82)
- Place of birth
- Gary, Indiana, USA
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (8)
Movies (15)
A Goofy Movie
1995
as Security Guard (voice)
Brother
2000
as Geppetti's Bodyguard
The Birdcage
1996
as Big Guy in Park
Osmosis Jones
2001
as Bruiser (voice)
Bloodhounds of Broadway
1989
as Big Shelley
Savage
1997
as Allen Poe
Dish Dogs
2000
as E.J.
Scarred City
1999
as Tito
Traxx
1988
as Guzik #1
Lucky Stiff
2014
as Bill Siller
Robot in the Family
1994
as Anthony the Septic Tank Man
Largo Desolato
1990
as 1st Man
Shaky Shivers
2023
as Bob
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
2005
as Mayhem Man #1
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
as Himself / Big Jule
About Herschel Sparber
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.… With 23 credits spanning from 1971 to 2023, Herschel Sparber has appeared in 15 films and 8 TV shows.
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Most Popular Herschel Sparber Movies
- A Goofy Movie (1995) — as Security Guard (voice)
- Brother (2000) — as Geppetti's Bodyguard
- The Birdcage (1996) — as Big Guy in Park
- Osmosis Jones (2001) — as Bruiser (voice)
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) — as Big Shelley
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