Beloved actor Bill Cobbs has died at the age of 90. The character actor, who starred in more than 200 films and TV shows throughout his career, passed away at his home in California. Cobbs is known for films like 1997’s Air Bud, 1993’s Demolition Man and 1991’s The People Under the Stairs, 2006’s Night at the Museum and for guest spots on The Sopranos and Walker Texas Ranger.
Perhaps most memorably, he starred opposite Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner in 1992’s The Bodyguard. In 2020, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Performance in a Daytime Program for the series Dino Dana. Cobbs was one of the most prolific character actors of his generation, getting his start in the 1970s with a role in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.
From there, he went on to become a Hollywood fixture in his five decade career. Cobbs grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and was a radar technician for eight years in the US Air Force before moving to New York to become an actor. Many fans have taken to X to express their grief about the actor’s death.
@DamonGupton wrote: ‘Rest In Peace Mr. Bill Cobbs. I absolutely loved this actor.
Such great ease. Never got enough flowers.🙏🏽🙌🏾💔’ @bwsaari posted: ‘RIP to legendary character actor Bill Cobbs – a warm and welcome face in every one of his countless performances!’ @OfficialSampson wrote: ‘Mr.
Bill Cobbs was an extraordinary talent, an absolute legend and a gentleman. He leaves an indelible mark on TV, film a.
