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Sherman Howard

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Sherman Howard

Born June 11, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA30 films

Sherman Howard (born June 11, 1949) is an American actor and writer, best known for his iconic performance as the zombie Bub in George A. Romero’s "Day of the Dead" (1985), as well as for his recurring roles in popular television series including "Seinfeld," "Superboy" (as Lex Luthor), and miniseries such as "The Stand". With a career spanning over four decades in film, TV, and theater, Howard has also provided voice work for notable animated series like "Batman Beyond" and "Jumanji," and appeared on shows such as "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Law & Order". Born Howard Lee Sherman in Chicago, he has been married to actress Donna Bullock since 1988

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Casualties of War posterFirst watchCasualties of War19897.2as Court Martial PresidentDuring the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.View film

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Filmography

30 films as actor
  1. TBABand BoyBurk
  2. 2019Beyond the NightBurg Connely
  3. 2016The Hudson TribesAbraham
  4. 2007You Belong to MeStuart
  5. 2004EulogyFuneral Director
  6. 2004Debating Robert LeeMr. Moffat
  7. 2001The Man from Elysian FieldsPaul Pearson
  8. 1999An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night MonsterHaggis (voice)
  9. 1999Batman Beyond: The MovieDerek Powers / Blight (voice)
  10. 1998Dante's ViewJesus
  11. 1998The Jungle Book: Mowgli's StoryShere Khan the Tiger (voice)
  12. 1998An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan IslandPolice Chief McBrusque (voice)
  13. 1997RetroactiveTrooper
  14. 1995Problem Child 3Scoutmaster Phlim
  15. 1995OP CenterUri Stalipin
  16. 1993The Hit ListBishop
  17. 1991RicochetKiley
  18. 1990Dark AngelVictor Manning
  19. 1990Blown AwayJack Martinelli
  20. 1989Casualties of WarCourt Martial President
  21. 1989Lethal Weapon 2Hitman
  22. 1989Miami Vice: FreefallCol. Andrew Baker
  23. 1989K-9Dillon
  24. 1989Three FugitivesCanadian Police Officer
  25. 1988NightingalesCarl Brock
  26. 1988NecessityJack Martinelli
  27. 1988The House on Carroll StreetBoria
  28. 1985Day of the DeadBub
  29. 1985Grace QuigleyAlan
  30. 1985The Eagle and The Bear