Robert Guillaume
Acting
Biography
Robert "Bob" Guillaume (November 30, 1927 – October 24, 2017) was an American stage and television actor, best known for his role as Benson Du Bois on the TV-series Soap and the spin-off Benson, voicing the mandrill Rafiki in The Lion King and as Isaac Jaffe on Sports Night. In a career that spanned more than 50 years he worked extensively on stage (including a Tony Award nomination), television (including winning two Emmy Awards), and film. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Guillaume, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: November 30, 1927
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Known For
The Making of the Lion King
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lion King.
Reading Rainbow
Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which is explored through a number of segments or stories.
Once Upon a Studio
Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.
The Lion King
Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.
Good Times
Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, and developed by Norman Lear, the series' primary executive producer. Good Times is a spin-off of Maude, which is itself a spin-off of All in the Family along with The Jeffersons. The series is set in Chicago. The first two seasons were taped at CBS Television City in Hollywood. In the fall of 1975, the show moved to Metromedia Square, where Norman Lear's own production company was housed.
Jack's Place
Jack Evans is a retired jazz musician who runs a restaurant where romances tend to start.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.
All in the Family
Archie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Big Fish
Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.
The Proud Family
Follow the adventures and misadventures of Penny, a 14-year-old African American girl who's doing her best to navigate through the early years of teen-dom. Penny's every encounter inevitably spirals into bigger than life situations filled with hi-jinks, hilarity and heart. Her quest to balance her home, school and social lives are further complicated by friends like the sassy Dijonay, Penny's nemesis LaCienega Boulevardez, her loving, if not over-protective parents and her hip-to-the-groove-granny, Suga Mama.
Filmography
as Rafiki (voice) (archive sound)
as Howard Miles
as Doc Bishop
as Self (archive footage)
as Mr. Barnes
as Rafiki (voice)
as Dr. Bennett (senior)
as Ben (voice)
as Riley
as Cody Grant
as Mr. Thicknose (voice)
as Dr. Parker (voice)
as Sonny Bridges
as Detective Green
as Rafiki (voice)
as Isaac Jaffe
as Garrett
as Mr. Gower
as Ambassador Lee Lancaster
as Rob Barnes
as Wilkes
as Agent Steve Bishop
as Robert
as Arthur
as Rafiki (voice)
as Mr. Brown
as Narrator (voice)
as Mossburger
as Gleason Golightly (segment 'Space Traders')
as Judge Dawes
as Self - Host
as Robert Smith
as Rafiki (voice)
as Eugene Sayers
as Father Morrissey
as Ted Reed
as Dr. Arthur Hemmings
as Senator Sellers
as Uncle Buddy
as Bob Ballard
as Carter
as Hawkins
as Pete Fletcher
as Edward Sawyer
as Eugene St. Clair
as Dr. Frank Napier
as Harlan Wade
as Dean Winston
as Prof. Murphy
as V.A. Officer Johnson
as Philmore Walker
as John Grin
as Edward Rollins
as Host
as Martin Luther King
as Frederick Douglass
as Self
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Prof. Jason Mills
as Blake
as Self
as Self - Host
as Purlie
as Fred
as An Angel
as Larry Cooper
as Benson DuBois
as Frank Belloque
as Allan Curtis
as Benson
as Self - Host
as Jordan Gaines
as Self
as Dr. Franklin
as Aaron Carothers
as Self
as Self - Co-Host
as The Singer
as Self - Nominee