Big Apple: Glynn Turman Bio

Big Apple Character: Teddy Olsen

About Teddy: Seasoned FBI agent who's growing uncomfortable with some of the tactics younger agents are employing.

First Big Apple Episode: Pilot

Birth Date: 31 January 1946

Born in: New York, New York, USA

Spouse: Aretha Franklin (11 April 1978 - 1984) (divorced)

Music: Co-wrote with then-wife Aretha Franklin, the song 'I'm Your Speed' which appeared on her Almighty Fire album.

Theatre: Originated the role of "Travis Younger" in Lorraine Hansberry's play, "A Raisin in the Sun."

Other Roles: Glynn Turman's feature film credits include "Men of Honor," "Light It Up," "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and "Gremlins." He appeared in the television series "A Different World" and guest starred in the CBS series "Touched By An Angel" and "Murder, She Wrote."