Quick Facts
Born:
1949-06-11
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits:
89 Total Roles
Sherman Howard
Acting
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Biography
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
Known For
Malcolm in the Middle
Ivan Pozefsky
Lethal Weapon 2
Hitman
Homeland
Chip Shooter Haigh
Charmed
Clyde
Seinfeld
Roy
Person of Interest
Steiller
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Captain Endar
Day of the Dead
Bub
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Beyond the Night MOVIE | Burg Connely |
| 2017 | The Good Fight TV | Ethan |
| 2016 | The Hudson Tribes MOVIE | Abraham |
| 2014 | Madam Secretary TV | Spiros Georgiou |
| 2013 | The World’s End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Homeland TV | Chip Shooter Haigh |
| 2011 | Person of Interest TV | Steiller |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods TV | Christian Ward |
| 2007 | You Belong to Me MOVIE | Stuart |
| 2004 | Eulogy MOVIE | Funeral Director |