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Born:
1927-11-30
Birthplace:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Credits:
101 Total Roles
Robert Guillaume
Acting
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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.
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Known For
The Lion King
Rafiki (voice)
Big Fish
Dr. Bennett (senior)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Rafiki (voice)
The Lion King 1½
Rafiki (voice)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Pete Fletcher
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Sonny Bridges
Spy Hard
Agent Steve Bishop
Timon and Pumbaa
Rafiki (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Once Upon a Studio MOVIE | Rafiki (voice) (archive sound) |
| 2021 | Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | Columbus Circle MOVIE | Howard Miles |
| 2011 | Satin MOVIE | Doc Bishop |
| 2009 | Waking Sleeping Beauty MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry MOVIE | Mr. Barnes |
| 2004 | The Lion King 1½ MOVIE | Rafiki (voice) |
| 2004 | Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 MOVIE | Rafiki (voice) (archive audio) |
| 2004 | Century City TV | Self |
| 2004 | Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 MOVIE | Rafiki (voice) (archive sound) |