Earle Hyman
Known for
Behind a familiar face there is Earle Hyman, an American actor, the kind of performer a series leans on across seasons. The career runs to 81 years so far. 130 episodes of 'ThunderCats' carry his name as Panthro. He has a part in 'The Cosby Show'. The career predates the streaming era, starting in 1945.
Earle Hyman
10 Movies
6 Series
Behind a familiar face there is Earle Hyman, an American actor, the kind of performer a series leans on across seasons. The career runs to 81 years so far. 130 episodes of 'ThunderCats' carry his name as Panthro. He has a part in 'The Cosby Show'. The career predates the streaming era, starting in 1945.
Movies
Plays Cominius
Coriolanus
1979
Plays Charles
The Possession of Joel Delaney
1972
Plays Police Chief Freeman
Fighting Back
1982
Plays Panthro / Pilot / Guard / Cruncher (voice)
ThunderCats Ho! – The Movie
1987
Plays King Awgwa (voice)
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
1985
Plays Doc Jackson, medic
The Bamboo Prison
1954
Plays Bishop Heath
The Moving of Sophia Myles
2000
Plays Panthro (voice)
ThunderCats: Exodus
1985
Plays Roy Lockhart
And the Bones Came Together
1973
Plays James Tyrone
Long Day's Journey Into Night
1982
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Full Filmography
Twice in a Lifetime
Charley Freeman / Jack · 1 episode
2000–2001
TV
A Different World
Russel Huxtable · 1 episode
1987
TV
ThunderCats Ho! – The Movie
Panthro / Pilot / Guard / Cruncher (voice)
1987
Film
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
King Awgwa (voice)
1985
Film
ThunderCats
Panthro (voice) · 130 episodes
1985–
TV
ThunderCats: Exodus
Panthro (voice)
1985
Film
The Cosby Show
Russell Huxtable · 40 episodes
1984–
TV
Long Day's Journey Into Night
James Tyrone
1982
Film
Fighting Back
Police Chief Freeman
1982
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Earle Hyman still alive?
Earle Hyman passed away on November 18, 2017 at age 91.
What are the most famous roles of Earle Hyman?
Earle Hyman is best known for roles in The Lost Weekend, The Possession of Joel Delaney, ThunderCats Ho! – The Movie.
How many movies has Earle Hyman been in?
Over a 72-year career (since 1945), Earle Hyman has appeared in 10 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Earle Hyman's first movie?
The career of Earle Hyman began with The Lost Weekend (1945).
What is Earle Hyman's most recent movie or series?
Earle Hyman's most recent release is Løven - Henrik Ibsen, which premiered on October 20, 2006.
What TV shows has Earle Hyman appeared in?
On television, Earle Hyman has appeared in ThunderCats, The Cosby Show, A Different World, Hallmark Hall of Fame.
Earle Hyman
1926-10-11 · Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Earle Hyman (born George Earle Plummer; October 11, 1926 – November 17, 2017) was an American stage, television, and film actor. Hyman is known for his role on ThunderCats as the voice of Panthro and various other characters. He also appeared on The Cosby Show as Cliff's father, Russell Huxtable. Singer Phyllis Hyman was his cousin.