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William Francisco Cobbs (born June 16, 1934) is an American actor. He is known for such film roles as Louisiana Slim in The Hitter (1979), Walter in The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Reginald in Night at the Museum (2006) and Master Tinker on Oz the Great and Powerful (2013).
William Francisco Cobbs (born June 16, 1934) is an American actor. He is known for such film roles as Louisiana Slim in The Hitter (1979), Walter in The Brother from Another Planet (1984), Reginald in Night at the Museum (2006) and Master Tinker on Oz the Great and Powerful (2013).
Actor: Demolition Man. Bill Cobbs was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where his parents were hard-working people, who instilled in him a sense of self-reliance and humility. As an amateur actor in the city's Karamu House Theater, he starred in the Ossie Davis play "Purlie Victorious".
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- June 16, 1934
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- Theatre Career
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- Appearing in The TV Series
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Having a strong desire to become an actor, Bill debuted on stage in “Ride a Black Horse” in 1971, landing the role of Lloyd in the St. Mark’s Playhouse production. His performance was very convincing, and he continued with more stage roles in various productions – in 1972 he was in the production of Joseph Papp Public Theatre’s “Black Visions”, per...
Bill didn’t refuse to consider offers from movies and films director, and started appearing in minor and episodic roles in such movies as “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” in 1974, “Greased Lightning” in 1977 and “A Hero Ain’t Nothin’ but a Sandwich” in 1978. He continued appearing in the background of multiple movies as “a man in the bar”, “a m...
Bill has made numerous appearances in TV sitcoms and dramas, debuting as a series actor in “Sesame Street” in 1985. He then played in “Kate & Allie” in 1986, then became a regular cast member in “The Slap Maxwell Story” from 1987 to 1988, and played the role of Lewis Coleman in the TV drama “I’ll Fly Away” from 1991 to 1993. In the late ‘90s he cou...
Bill was honored with the prestigious Joseph Jefferson Award in 1988 for his work in “Driving Miss Daisy”, in which he played one of the principal roles, a man named Hoke. The play was conducted in Chicago.
- Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Performer
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Cobbs was born on June 16, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cobbs is the second cousin of the late African American actor James Baskett. Career. Cobbs career began during 1973 in the movie Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws. He is known for his role in The Bodyguard.
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- 1974-present
- Actor
- Wilbert Cobbs, June 16, 1934 (age 89), Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Bill Cobbs (born June 16, 1934) is an American actor. As an amateur actor in the city's Karamu House Theater, he starred in the Ossie Davis play "Purlie Victorious". Cobbs was an Air Force radar technician for eight years; he also worked in office products at IBM and sold cars in Cleveland.
June 16, 1934 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Height. 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) Mini Bio. Bill Cobbs was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where his parents were hard-working people, who instilled in him a sense of self-reliance and humility. As an amateur actor in the city's Karamu House Theater, he starred in the Ossie Davis play "Purlie Victorious".
