Quick Facts
Born:
1934-06-16
Birthplace:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Credits:
158 Total Roles
Bill Cobbs
Acting
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Biography
William Francisco Cobbs (June 16, 1934 – June 25, 2024) was an American actor. He was 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). He played Lewis Coleman on I'll Fly Away (1991–1993), Jack on The Michael Richards Show (2000), and had guest appearances on Walker, Texas Ranger and The Sopranos. In 2020, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Performance in a Daytime Program for the series Dino Dana.
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Known For
Night at the Museum
Reginald
Oz the Great and Powerful
Master Tinker
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Reginald
Demolition Man
Zachary Lamb - Aged
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Old Man
Trading Places
Bartender
The Sopranos
Reverend James Sr.
The Bodyguard
Bill Devaney
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Broken Church MOVIE | Pastor Evans |
| 2022 | Caroltyn MOVIE | Dr. Mason |
| 2022 | Block Party MOVIE | Uncle Jim |
| 2021 | Saving Paradise MOVIE | John Thompson |
| 2020 | Dino Dana: The Movie MOVIE | Mr. Hendersen (Uncredited) |
| 2019 | Beyond the Law MOVIE | Swilley |
| 2018 | As Evil Does MOVIE | Jeremiah |
| 2017 | My Christmas Grandpa MOVIE | Fred |
| 2016 | New Life MOVIE | Mr. Charles |
| 2016 | Call Me King MOVIE | Malachi |