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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 18, 1943
Place of Birth
Gary, Indiana, USA
Also Known As
- Hershal Sparber
- Hershel Sparber
Herschel Sparber
0.9 Popularity
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
Credits
Shaky Shivers
as Bob
2023
5.9
Lucky Stiff
as Bill Siller
2014
4.4
2 Broke Girls
as Singing Inmate
2011
7.2
My Name Is Earl
as Pooch
2005
7.7
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
as Mayhem Man #1
2005
6.6
Brother
as Geppetti's Bodyguard
2000
7.1
Dish Dogs
as E.J.
2000
3.5
Titus
as Mobster
2000
6.9
Scarred City
as Tito
1999
5.1
Savage
as Allen Poe
1997
4.0
The Birdcage
as Big Guy in Park
1996
7.0
A Goofy Movie
as Security Guard (voice)
1995
7.0
NewsRadio
as Bodyguard
1995
7.3
Robot in the Family
as Anthony the Septic Tank Man
1994
1.8
Boy Meets World
as Delivery Guy
1993
8.3
Boy Meets World
as Uncle Mike Hunter
1993
8.3
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as President Jaresh-Inyo
1993
7.9
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Big Jule
1992
10.0
🎬
Largo Desolato
as 1st Man
1990
0.0
Bloodhounds of Broadway
as Big Shelley
1989
5.6
Traxx
as Guzik #1
1988
6.1
The Equalizer
as Truck Driver
1985
7.1
Columbo
as Priestly
1971
8.1