Bill Cobbs Dies: Veteran Actor Passes Away at 90
Bill Cobbs, the US actor known for his roles in "Night At The Museum" and "The Bodyguard," has passed away at the age of 90.
Tributes Pour In for Beloved Character Actor
Cobbs' agent confirmed to the PA news agency that Cobbs died on Tuesday evening in California, with his family by his side.
The veteran actor leaves behind a long and illustrious career that touched many in Hollywood.
Bill Cobbs Dies: A Career Filled with Memorable Roles
Throughout his career, Cobbs appeared in numerous films including "Air Bud," "Sunshine State," "Get Low," "Ghosts of Mississippi," "The Hudsucker Proxy," "The Color of Money," "Demolition Man," and "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer."
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He also made notable appearances in various television shows such as "The West Wing," "The Sopranos," "LA Law," "One Tree Hill," "NYPD Blue," "Six Feet Under," "CSI," and "Star Trek: Enterprise." Bill Cobbs accumulated around 200 credits in film and television, often landing roles that were small yet significant.
A Life Well Lived
Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1934, Cobbs had a diverse career path before entering acting. Following eight years of service in the US Air Force, he worked in car sales during the years that followed.
His journey into acting began unexpectedly when a customer invited him to participate in a play. Cobbs made his stage debut in 1969 and relocated to New York City a year later to pursue more acting opportunities.
In 1974, Cobbs made his film debut with a brief role in the crime drama "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three," marking the beginning of a lengthy career in both film and television. In 2020, Cobbs even received a Daytime Emmy for his role in the Canadian children’s educational series "Dino Dana."
Bill Cobbs' death is a loss for the entertainment industry, but his filmography will continue to entertain audiences for years to come.
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