Biography
Dreadlocked character actor Glenn Plummer began his acting career on television during the late '80s. He appeared in the TV movies
The Women of Brewster Place,
Heat Wave, and
Deadlock. On the big screen, he played thug High Top in
Dennis Hopper's crime drama
Colors and rookie pitcher Tyrone in the baseball movie
Pastime. In 1992, he landed his first starring role as an ex-convict father who wants the best for his son in Steve Anderson's compelling drama
South Central. After supporting roles in
Trespass,
Menace II Society, and
Speed, he made a brief return to television to play staff member Timmy Rawlins during the first season of
ER. Back on the big screen, he played a choreographer in
Showgirls, a musician/activist in
Strange Days, and drama teacher in
The Substitute More feature films followed, he landed a spot on the HBO miniseries
The Corner, and he tried producing with
Love Beat the Hell Outta Me. In addition to several straight-to-video action thrillers, Plummer appeared in the feature film
The Salton Sea. He also had starring roles in the independent drama
100 Kilos and the motorcycle movie
Road Kings. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide