Biography

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.

Known For

The Lost Weekend

Smoking Man (uncredited)

The Possession of Joel Delaney

Charles

Fighting Back

Police Chief Freeman

ThunderCats Ho! – The Movie

Panthro / Pilot / Guard / Cruncher (voice)

John Brown's Raid

Emperor Green

Coriolanus

Cominius

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus

King Awgwa (voice)

Hijacked: Flight 285

Wayne Edwards