About:
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
• 
  ThunderCats: Exodus
  as
  Panthro (voice)
• 
  The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
  as
  King Awgwa (voice)
• 
  Fighting Back
  as
  Police Chief Freeman
• 
  ThunderCats Ho! The Movie
  as
  Panthro / Pilot / Guard / Cruncher (voice)
• 
  The Possession of Joel Delaney
  as
  Charles