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Biography
Earle Hyman (born George Earle Plummer; October 11, 1926 – November 17, 2017) was an American stage, television, and film actor. Hyman is known for his role on ThunderCats as the voice of Panthro and various other characters. He also appeared on The Cosby Show as Cliff's father, Russell Huxtable. Singer Phyllis Hyman was his cousin.
Awards & recognition
- American Theatre Hall of Fame · 1997
- Ibsen medal · 1990
- CableACE Award · 1983
- Theatre World Award · 1956
- Tony Award — Best Featured Actor in a Play · 1980 · nominated
Filmography9 titles
Thundercats
1985as Panthro (voice)
1985as Panthro (voice)
ThunderCats Ho! The Movie
1987as Panthro / Pilot / Guard / Cruncher (voice)
1987as Panthro / Pilot / Guard / Cruncher (voice)
The Lost Weekend
1945as Smoking Man (uncredited)
1945as Smoking Man (uncredited)
A Different World
1987as Russel Huxtable
1987as Russel Huxtable
The Cosby Show
1984as Russell Huxtable
1984as Russell Huxtable
The Super Cops
1974as Police Detective (uncredited)
1974as Police Detective (uncredited)
Fighting Back
1982as Police Chief Freeman
1982as Police Chief Freeman
Hijacked: Flight 285
1996as Wayne Edwards
1996as Wayne Edwards
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
1985as King Awgwa (voice)
1985as King Awgwa (voice)