Actor
Herschel Sparber
October 18, 1943 · 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.
Notable work
7A Goofy Movie (1995)
as Security Guard (voice)
7.22 Broke Girls (2011)
as Singing Inmate
7The Birdcage (1996)
as Big Guy in Park
7.7My Name Is Earl (2005)
as Pooch
6.5Osmosis Jones (2001)
as Bruiser (voice)
7.9Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
as President Jaresh-Inyo
8.1Columbo (1971)
as Priestly
8.3Boy Meets World (1993)
as Delivery Guy and as Uncle Mike Hunter
7.1Brother (2000)
as Geppetti's Bodyguard
Often works with
Full filmography · 22
Shaky Shivers
as Bob
2023
Lucky Stiff
as Bill Siller
2014
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
as Mayhem Man #1
2005
Osmosis Jones
as Bruiser (voice)
20016.5
Brother
as Geppetti's Bodyguard
20007.1
Dish Dogs
as E.J.
2000
Scarred City
as Tito
1998
Savage
as Allen Poe
1997
The Birdcage
as Big Guy in Park
19967
A Goofy Movie
as Security Guard (voice)
19957
Robot in the Family
as Anthony the Septic Tank Man
1994Largo Desolato
as 1st Man
1990