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Herschel Sparber

Herschel Sparber

Born: 1943-10-18 • Gary, Indiana, USA

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
Shaky Shivers poster
Shaky Shivers
2023 • Bob
Lucky Stiff poster
Lucky Stiff
2014 • Bill Siller
Mystery Woman: Snapshot poster
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
2005 • Mayhem Man #1
Osmosis Jones poster
Osmosis Jones
2001 • Bruiser (voice)
Brother poster
Brother
2000 • Geppetti's Bodyguard
Dish Dogs poster
Dish Dogs
2000 • E.J.
Scarred City poster
Scarred City
1999 • Tito
Savage poster
Savage
1997 • Allen Poe
The Birdcage poster
The Birdcage
1996 • Big Guy in Park
A Goofy Movie poster
A Goofy Movie
1995 • Security Guard (voice)
Robot in the Family poster
Robot in the Family
1994 • Anthony the Septic Tank Man
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record poster
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992 • Himself / Big Jule
No Image
Largo Desolato
1990 • 1st Man
Bloodhounds of Broadway poster
Bloodhounds of Broadway
1989 • Big Shelley
Traxx poster
Traxx
1988 • Guzik #1