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Robert Guillaume

Acting Born Nov 30, 1927 Died Oct 24, 2017 St. Louis, Missouri, USA 106 credits

Biography

Robert Guillaume is an American stage and television actor. He was born on November 30, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Guillaume worked extensively in stage, television, and film, spanning over 50 years. He is known for his roles in television series, including Soap and its spin-off Benson, and the film The Lion King, where he voiced a character. Guillaume also appeared in the television series Sports Night, playing the role of Isaac Jaffe. He received two Emmy Awards for his work in television. Guillaume was nominated for a Tony Award for his stage work. He passed away on October 24, 2017, at the age of 89.

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Career

Career overview

Robert Guillaume began his acting career, which spanned over 50 years. He worked extensively in stage productions, earning a Tony Award nomination. He also appeared in numerous television shows and films, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Guillaume's television career included notable roles in several series. He was known for his portrayal of a character in the TV-series Soap and its spin-off Benson. His voice work in The Lion King added to his impressive resume. In addition to his work in television, Guillaume also appeared in films, although specific details about his filmography are not provided.

Guillaume's acting career was marked by recognition within the television industry. He won two Emmy Awards for his performances. His extensive body of work demonstrates his dedication to the craft of acting.

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Known for

Film

Once Upon a Studio

as Rafiki (voice) (archive sound)

Cuckoo

as Self (archive footage)
Film

The Lion King 1½

as Rafiki (voice)
Film

Big Fish

as Dr. Bennett (senior)
Film

Visitor Q

as Cody Grant

The Proud Family

as Dr. Parker (voice)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Sonny Bridges
Film

Anatomy of Hell

as Isaac Jaffe
Film

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

as Rafiki (voice)

Moesha

as Arthur
Film

Asterix and Cleopatra

1968
Film

Spy Hard

as Agent Steve Bishop

Frequent co-stars

Ernie Sabella 4 shared titles
Jim Cummings 4 shared titles
Matthew Broderick 3 shared titles
Moira Kelly 3 shared titles
Nathan Lane 3 shared titles
Frank Welker 3 shared titles
James Earl Jones 2 shared titles
Whoopi Goldberg 2 shared titles
Cheech Marin 2 shared titles
William Smith 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Once Upon a Studio
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Columbus Circle
Satin
Waking Sleeping Beauty
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
The Lion King 1½Century CityTimon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Big FishThe Adventures of Tom Thumb and ThumbelinaUnchained Memories: Readings from the Slave NarrativesTimon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
8 Simple Rules13th Child
The Proud FamilyThe Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Silicon Towers
Sports NightThe Lion King II: Simba's PrideHis Bodyguard
Merry Christmas, George Bailey
MoeshaPromised LandSpy HardPandora's ClockFirst Kid
The Outer LimitsTimon and PumbaaHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildChildren of the Dust
The Lion KingTouched by an AngelBurke's LawThe Making of the Lion KingGreyhounds
Diagnosis: MurderSaved by the Bell: The College YearsThe Meteor Man
Jack's PlaceFish PoliceMastergateYou Must Remember This
Pacific Station
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirDeath WarrantFire and Rain
Lean On MeThe Robert Guillaume ShowFriend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake ReliefThe PenthouseThe Debbie Allen Special
A Different WorldA Different WorldCrossbowWanted: Dead or AliveThey Still Call Me Bruce
L.A. LawJohn Grin's ChristmasJohn Grin's Christmas · DirectorPassion and Memory
North and SouthPrince Jack
Jeopardy!The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins · Executive Producer
Reading RainbowThe Kid with the 200 I.Q.The Kid with the 200 I.Q. · Executive Producer
HotelNight of 100 StarsMagic with the StarsThe Kid with the Broken Halo
Purlie
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell SistersSeems Like Old TimesThe Donna Summer Special

Full filmography

  • Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Rafiki (voice) (archive sound)
  • Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021) as Self
  • Columbus Circle (2012) as Howard Miles
  • Satin (2011) as Doc Bishop
  • Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008) as Mr. Barnes
  • The Lion King 1½ (2004) as Rafiki (voice)
  • Century City (2004) as Judge
  • Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 (2004) as Rafiki (voice) (archive audio)
  • Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 (2004) as Rafiki (voice) (archive sound)
  • Big Fish (2003) as Dr. Bennett (senior)
  • The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina (2003) as Ben (voice)
  • Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives (2003)
  • Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari (2003) as Rafiki (voice) (archive audio)
  • 8 Simple Rules (2002) as Cody Grant
  • 13th Child (2002) as Riley
  • The Proud Family (2001) as Dr. Parker (voice)
  • The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001) as Mr. Thicknose (voice)
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Sonny Bridges
  • Silicon Towers (1999) as Detective Green
  • Sports Night (1998) as Isaac Jaffe
  • The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) as Rafiki (voice)
  • His Bodyguard (1998) as Garrett
  • Merry Christmas, George Bailey (1997) as Mr. Gower
  • Moesha (1996) as Arthur
  • Promised Land (1996)
  • Spy Hard (1996) as Agent Steve Bishop
  • Pandora's Clock (1996) as Ambassador Lee Lancaster
  • First Kid (1996) as Wilkes
  • Panic in the Skies! (1996) as Rob Barnes
  • Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise (1996) as Robert
  • Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story (1996) as Reverend Devers
  • The Outer Limits (1995) as Mr. Brown
  • Timon and Pumbaa (1995) as Rafiki (voice)
  • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Narrator (voice)
  • Children of the Dust (1995) as Mossburger
  • The Lion King (1994) as Rafiki (voice)
  • Touched by an Angel (1994) as Judge Dawes
  • Burke's Law (1994) as Eugene Sayers
  • The Making of the Lion King (1994) as Self - Host
  • Greyhounds (1994) as Robert Smith
  • Cosmic Slop (1994) as Gleason Golightly (segment 'Space Traders')
  • Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Father Morrissey
  • Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) as Dr. Arthur Hemmings
  • The Meteor Man (1993) as Ted Reed
  • Jack's Place (1992)
  • Fish Police (1992) as Det. Catfish (voice)
  • Mastergate (1992) as Senator Sellers
  • You Must Remember This (1992) as Uncle Buddy
  • Pacific Station (1991) as Bob Ballard
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Pete Fletcher
  • Death Warrant (1990) as Hawkins
  • Fire and Rain (1990) as Carter
  • Lean On Me (1989) as Dr. Frank Napier
  • The Robert Guillaume Show (1989) as Edward Sawyer
  • Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief (1989) as Self
  • The Penthouse (1989) as Eugene St. Clair
  • The Debbie Allen Special (1989) as Self
  • A Different World (1987) as Dean Winston
  • A Different World (1987) as Prof. Murphy
  • Crossbow (1987)
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987) as Philmore Walker
  • They Still Call Me Bruce (1987) as V.A. Officer Johnson
  • Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel (1987) as Harlan Wade
  • L.A. Law (1986) as Edward Rollins
  • John Grin's Christmas (1986) as John Grin
  • John Grin's Christmas (1986) Director
  • Passion and Memory (1986) as Host
  • North and South (1985) as Frederick Douglass
  • Prince Jack (1985) as Martin Luther King
  • Jeopardy! (1984) as Self
  • The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins (1984) Executive Producer
  • Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • The Kid with the 200 I.Q. (1983) as Prof. Jason Mills
  • The Kid with the 200 I.Q. (1983) Executive Producer
  • Hotel (1982)
  • Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
  • Magic with the Stars (1982) as Self - Host
  • The Kid with the Broken Halo (1982) as Blake
  • Purlie (1981) as Purlie
  • Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980) as Self
  • Seems Like Old Times (1980) as Fred
  • The Donna Summer Special (1980) as An Angel
  • Benson (1979) as Benson DuBois
  • The Kid from Left Field (1979) as Larry Cooper
  • The Love Boat (1977) as Frank Belloque
  • The Love Boat (1977) as Allan Curtis
  • Soap (1977) as Benson
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
  • The Jeffersons (1975)
  • Good Times (1974)
  • Super Fly T.N.T. (1973) as Jordan Gaines
  • Sanford and Son (1972)
  • S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin (1972) as Self
  • Great Performances (1971) as Self
  • All in the Family (1971) as Dr. Franklin
  • Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Aaron Carothers
  • Julia (1968)
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Bob Hope Show (1950) as The Singer
  • Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee