Herschel Sparber

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Herschel Sparber (Acting).
Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invention/guessing. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word Count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Name: Herschel Sparber (also known as Hershal Sparber).
Profession: American actor, voice actor, voice over artist, and Broadway performer.
Birth Date: October 18, 1943.
Birth Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA (Source 2) or Gary, Indiana, USA (Source 1). Note: Source 2 specifies Louisville, Kentucky. Source 1 says Gary, Indiana. Source 3 says Kentucky. I will stick to the most specific or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in archival work, I'll use the most detailed one or just "Kentucky" as per Source 3.
Height: 6 feet 9 inches.
Film Credits mentioned: Osmosis Jones (2001), A Goofy Movie (1995), Brother (2000), The Birdcage (from the prompt text, though prompt text is part of the input, I should check if it's in the sources. The prompt text says "The Birdcage", but the sources [1-6] do not explicitly list "The Birdcage". Wait, the prompt says "TMDB BIO: ..." as part of the input. I must treat the provided text as part of the "provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES". The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". The "TMDB BIO" block is part of the provided material.)
Television Credits: President Jaresh-Inyo in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Theater/Broadway Credits: Big Jule in the Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls (with Nathan Lane and Faith Prince); appeared in the musical City of Angels.
Other: Known credits count is 23 (Source 1).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Physicality.
Herschel Sparber is an American actor, voice actor, and Broadway performer. Born on October 18, 1943, he is noted for his height of 6 feet 9 inches. His career spans film, television, and theater.
Paragraph 2: Film and Television.
In film, Sparber is known for his work in Osmosis Jones, A Goofy Movie, and The Birdcage. He also has a credit in the movie Brother. On television, he is recognized for his role as President Jaresh-Inyo, the President of the United Federation of Planets, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Paragraph 3: Theater.
Sparber has also performed on Broadway. His notable stage roles include playing Big Jule in the Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls, appearing alongside Nathan Lane and Faith Prince. Additionally, he has appeared in the musical City of Angels.
Drafting for word count and flow:
Herschel Sparber is an American actor, voice actor, and Broadway performer. Born on October 18, 1943, he is noted for his height of 6 feet 9 inches. His professional career includes work across film, television, and theater.

In film, Sparber has provided voice work for Osmosis Jones and appeared in A Goofy Movie and The Birdcage. He is also credited in the film Brother. His television work includes the role of Jaresh-Inyo, who served as the President of the United Federation of Planets, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Sparber has also established a presence in musical theater and on Broadway. One of his standout stage roles was playing Big Jule in the Broadway revival of Guys and Dolls, a production that featured Nathan Lane and Faith Prince. He also appeared