“I Was More Than OG Bobby Johnson!” Glenn Plummer (Part 1) Confronts Hollywood Typecasting.

n this episode of Holdin Court Podcast, Big Court sits down with legendary actor Glenn Plummer for a revealing conversation about his life, career, and lasting impact on Black cinema.

Best known as OG Bobby Johnson in South Central, Plummer reflects on the role that made him a cultural icon and takes us through a career that includes Colors, Menace II Society, Speed, Showgirls, and Saw II. He shares stories about navigating Hollywood, being typecast, working alongside major stars, and the realities Black actors faced while helping create some of the most influential films of their generation.

Glenn also discusses Hollywood politics, street culture, independent filmmaking, longevity, and why movies like South Central continue to connect with audiences more than 30 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices