
Herschel Sparber
Acting
Born 1943-10-18 · 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.
Known for

The Birdcage
1996 · Movie

Brother
2000 · Movie

A Goofy Movie
1995 · Movie

Osmosis Jones
2001 · Movie

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992 · Movie

Traxx
1988 · Movie

Scarred City
1999 · Movie

Mystery Woman: Snapshot
2005 · Movie

Bloodhounds of Broadway
1989 · Movie

Shaky Shivers
2023 · Movie

Lucky Stiff
2014 · Movie

Savage
1997 · Movie

Dish Dogs
2000 · Movie

Robot in the Family
1994 · Movie