
Herschel Sparber
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Bloodhounds of Broadway
as Big Shelley
1989

Savage
as Allen Poe
1997

Shaky Shivers
as Bob
2023
Largo Desolato
as 1st Man
1990

Brother
as Geppetti's Bodyguard
2000

Lucky Stiff
as Bill Siller
2014

Mystery Woman: Snapshot
as Mayhem Man #1
2005

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Big Jule
1992

A Goofy Movie
as Security Guard (voice)
1995

Dish Dogs
as E.J.
2000

Traxx
as Guzik #1
1988

The Birdcage
as Big Guy in Park
1996

Robot in the Family
as Anthony the Septic Tank Man
1994

Scarred City
as Tito
1999

Osmosis Jones
as Bruiser (voice)
2001







