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Sherman Howard
Born 1949-06-11Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
Screen work
Movies & roles
Beyond the NightBurg ConnelyThe Hudson TribesAbrahamThe World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead'SelfYou Belong to MeStuartEulogyFuneral DirectorDebating Robert LeeMr. MoffatThe Many Days of Day of the DeadSelfThe Man from Elysian FieldsPaul PearsonBehind the Scenes with Day of the DeadRoleAn American Tail: The Mystery of the Night MonsterHaggis (voice)Batman Beyond: The MovieDerek Powers / Blight (voice)Dante's ViewJesusThe Jungle Book: Mowgli's StoryShere Khan the Tiger (voice)An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan IslandPolice Chief McBrusque (voice)RetroactiveTrooperProblem Child 3Scoutmaster PhlimOP CenterUri StalipinThe Hit ListBishopRicochetKileyDark AngelVictor ManningBlown AwayJack MartinelliCasualties of WarCourt Martial PresidentLethal Weapon 2HitmanMiami Vice: FreefallCol. Andrew Baker