Bill Cobbs, a seasoned character actor with practically 200 film and tv credits, has died at age 90.
Cobbs’ dying was confirmed by his brother, Thomas G. Cobbs, who wrote on Fb: “We are saddened to share the passing of Invoice Cobbs. On Tuesday, June 25, Monthly bill passed away peacefully at his residence in California. A beloved lover, massive brother, uncle, surrogate father or mother, godfather and pal, Monthly bill not long ago and fortunately celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by cherished liked ones.”
“As a household we are comforted realizing Bill has uncovered peace and eternal relaxation with his Heavenly Father. We inquire for your prayers and encouragement in the course of this time,” the submit ongoing.
TMZ claimed that the trigger of dying was pneumonia.
Cobbs’ publicist did not reply quickly Wednesday to The Times’ request for comment.
Invoice Cobbs was born June 16, 1934, and lifted in Cleveland. He served in the Air Force for 8 years and labored at IBM and as a car salesman before transferring to New York at 36 to pursue performing, according to IMDb. He acted in numerous compact tv and theater roles prior to building his attribute film debut in the 1974 crime thriller “The Having of Pelham 1 Two Three.”
Cobbs is acknowledged for movies which include 1997’s “Air Bud” and 1993’s “Demolition Man” and starred opposite Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner in 1992’s “The Bodyguard.” He also played Reginald in the “Night at the Museum” movies,” forming a trio of antagonistic safety guards along with Mickey Rooney, who died in 2014, and Dick Van Dyke. In “New Jack City” (1991), he played the essential function of the Previous Guy.
In 2020, the seasoned actor received a Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding restricted general performance in a daytime plan for his portrayal of Mr. Hendrickson on the collection “Dino Dana.”
