Bill Cobbs, a well-known character actor, has died at age 90. He passed away at his home in California, surrounded by family and friends.
Cobbs was in many famous movies like “The Hudsucker Proxy,” “The Bodyguard,” and “Night at the Museum.” He started acting in movies in 1974 and ended up being in about 200 films and TV shows over his life.
What made Cobbs special was that he often played small but important roles, especially when he was older. Directors liked to use him to bring wisdom and depth to their stories.
Some of the TV shows Cobbs appeared in include “The Sopranos,” “The West Wing,” and “Sesame Street.” He played all kinds of roles, from Whitney Houston’s manager in “The Bodyguard” to a security guard in “Night at the Museum.”
Even though Cobbs didn’t usually get big, award-winning parts, he was very good at making his characters memorable. People would recognize him even if he wasn’t the main star. In 2020, he did win a Daytime Emmy Award for his work in a show called “Dino Dana.”
Cobbs was born in 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio. Before becoming an actor, he served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years and then sold cars. He started acting in plays in 1969 when he was 35 years old.
Cobbs believed that acting was a way to express important ideas, especially during the Civil Rights Movement. He thought of art as a kind of prayer, saying it was about responding to what’s happening in the world and how it affects people mentally and spiritually.
Throughout his career, Cobbs became known as a wise and familiar face on screen, making a big impact even in small roles.