Robert Guillaume
🎂 Nov 30, 1927 — 🕯️ Oct 24, 2017 (89 years)
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Robert Guillaume is an actor born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. They are internationally recognised for their role in The Lion King as Rafiki. Their work further includes Big Fish and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Over more than 54 years they have gathered close to 52 films and 50 TV productions, working mainly across genres like animation, drama. They have won 2 Emmy Awards.
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Movies
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Movies
The Lion King
1994
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
Big Fish
2003
The Lion King 1½
2004
Once Upon a Studio
2023
Lean On Me
1989
Spy Hard
1996
Death Warrant
1990
The Meteor Man
1993
13th Child
2002
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
2001
First Kid
1996
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1987
Columbus Circle
2012
Seems Like Old Times
1980
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
2003
Cosmic Slop
1994
Super Fly T.N.T.
1973
The Kid with the Broken Halo
1982
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
2008
Purlie
1981
They Still Call Me Bruce
1987
Satin
2011
Silicon Towers
1999
TV Shows
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
Benson
1979
Sports Night
1998
Pacific Station
1991
The Robert Guillaume Show
1989
Fish Police
1992
The Love Boat
1977
North and South
1985
Children of the Dust
1995
A Different World
1987
Pandora's Clock
1996
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
L.A. Law
1986
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
All in the Family
1971
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
1993
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Moesha
1996
8 Simple Rules
2002
The Outer Limits
1995
Burke's Law
1994
The Proud Family
2001
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Once Upon a Studio
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Once Upon a Studio
Rafiki (voice) (archive sound)
2023
Film
Columbus Circle
Howard Miles
2012
Film
Satin
Doc Bishop
2011
Film
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
Mr. Barnes
2008
Film
The Lion King 1½
Rafiki (voice)
2004
Film
Big Fish
Dr. Bennett (senior)
2003
Film
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
Ben (voice)
2003
Film
13th Child
Riley
2002
Film
8 Simple Rules
Cody Grant
2002–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Robert Guillaume still alive?
Robert Guillaume passed away on October 24, 2017 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of Robert Guillaume?
Robert Guillaume is best known as an actor for The Lion King, Big Fish, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.
How many movies has Robert Guillaume been in?
Robert Guillaume has appeared in 52 movies and 45 TV shows.
What was Robert Guillaume's first movie?
Robert Guillaume's first credited film was S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin (1972).
What is Robert Guillaume's most recent movie?
Robert Guillaume's most recent movie is Once Upon a Studio (2023).
What are Robert Guillaume's best movies?
Robert Guillaume's most acclaimed films include: The Lion King (1994), Big Fish (2003), The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998), The Lion King 1½ (2004), Spy Hard (1996).
What TV shows has Robert Guillaume appeared in?
Robert Guillaume is known for TV work including: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Timon and Pumbaa, Saturday Night Live.
How long has Robert Guillaume been working in film?
Robert Guillaume has been active since 1972 — a career spanning 45 years.
Robert Guillaume
1927-11-30 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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.Robert Guillaume, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.