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Robert Guillaume

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Nov 30 1927
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Death: Tue, Oct 24 2017
Robert Guillaume is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio
Robert Guillaume would have been no older than 89 in Once Upon a Studio as 'Rafiki (voice) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 2023
Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Robert Guillaume would have been no older than 89 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle
Robert Guillaume was 84 in Columbus Circle as 'Howard Miles'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 2012
Poster of Satin
Satin
Robert Guillaume was 83 in Satin as 'Doc Bishop'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 2011
Poster of Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Robert Guillaume was 81 in Waking Sleeping Beauty as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 2009
Poster of The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
Robert Guillaume was 80 in The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry as 'Mr. Barnes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 2008
Poster of Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Robert Guillaume was 76 in Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 as 'Rafiki (voice) (archive audio)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 2004
Poster of Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Robert Guillaume was 76 in Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 as 'Rafiki (voice) (archive sound)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2004
Poster of The Lion King 1½
The Lion King 1½
Robert Guillaume was 76 in The Lion King 1½ as 'Rafiki (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2004
Poster of Big Fish
Big Fish
Robert Guillaume was 76 in Big Fish as 'Dr. Bennett (senior)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2003
Poster of Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Robert Guillaume was 75 in Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari as 'Rafiki (voice) (archive audio)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
Robert Guillaume was 75 in The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina as 'Ben (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2003
Poster of Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Robert Guillaume was 75 in Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 10 2003
Poster of 13th Child
13th Child
Robert Guillaume was 74 in 13th Child as 'Riley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
Robert Guillaume was 74 in The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze as 'Mr. Thicknose (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 2001
Poster of Silicon Towers
Silicon Towers
Robert Guillaume was 71 in Silicon Towers as 'Detective Green'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1999
Poster of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Robert Guillaume was 70 in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride as 'Rafiki (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 1998
Poster of His Bodyguard
His Bodyguard
Robert Guillaume was 70 in His Bodyguard as 'Garrett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1998
Poster of Merry Christmas, George Bailey!
Merry Christmas, George Bailey!
Robert Guillaume was 70 in Merry Christmas, George Bailey! as 'Mr. Gower'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1997
Poster of Panic in the Skies
Panic in the Skies
Robert Guillaume was 68 in Panic in the Skies as 'Rob Barnes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 1996
Poster of Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
Robert Guillaume was 68 in Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story as 'Reverend Devers'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 1996
Poster of Spy Hard
Spy Hard
Robert Guillaume was 68 in Spy Hard as 'Agent Steve Bishop'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1996
Poster of Shari's Passover Surprise
Shari's Passover Surprise
Robert Guillaume was 68 in Shari's Passover Surprise as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1996
Poster of Cosmic Slop
Cosmic Slop
Robert Guillaume was 66 in Cosmic Slop as 'Gleason Golightly (segment 'Space Traders')'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1994
Poster of The Making of the Lion King
The Making of the Lion King
Robert Guillaume was 66 in The Making of the Lion King as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of Greyhounds
Greyhounds
Robert Guillaume was 66 in Greyhounds as 'Robert Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of The Lion King
The Lion King
Robert Guillaume was 66 in The Lion King as 'Rafiki (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
Robert Guillaume was 65 in The Meteor Man as 'Ted Reed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1993
Poster of Mastergate
Mastergate
Robert Guillaume was 64 in Mastergate as 'Senator Sellers'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1992
Poster of You Must Remember This
You Must Remember This
Robert Guillaume was 64 in You Must Remember This as 'Uncle Buddy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Fire and Rain
Fire and Rain
Robert Guillaume was 62 in Fire and Rain as 'Carter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1990
Poster of Death Warrant
Death Warrant
Robert Guillaume was 62 in Death Warrant as 'Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of The Penthouse
The Penthouse
Robert Guillaume was 61 in The Penthouse as 'Eugene St. Clair'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1989
Poster of Lean On Me
Lean On Me
Robert Guillaume was 61 in Lean On Me as 'Dr. Frank Napier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Robert Guillaume was 59 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel as 'Harlan Wade'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1987
Poster of They Still Call Me Bruce
They Still Call Me Bruce
Robert Guillaume was 59 in They Still Call Me Bruce as 'V.A. Officer Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1987
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Robert Guillaume was 59 in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Philmore Walker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of Christmas
Christmas
Robert Guillaume was 59 in Christmas as 'John Grin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Passion and Memory
Passion and Memory
Robert Guillaume was 58 in Passion and Memory as 'Host'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1986
Poster of Prince Jack
Prince Jack
Robert Guillaume was 58 in Prince Jack as 'Martin Luther King'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1985
Poster of The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Robert Guillaume was 55 in The Kid with the 200 I.Q. as 'Prof. Jason Mills'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1983
Poster of The Kid with the Broken Halo
The Kid with the Broken Halo
Robert Guillaume was 54 in The Kid with the Broken Halo as 'Blake'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Robert Guillaume was 54 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Magic with the Stars
Magic with the Stars
Robert Guillaume was 54 in Magic with the Stars as 'Host'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1982
Poster of Purlie
Purlie
Robert Guillaume was 53 in Purlie as 'Purlie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1981
Poster of Seems Like Old Times
Seems Like Old Times
Robert Guillaume was 53 in Seems Like Old Times as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of The Donna Summer Special
The Donna Summer Special
Robert Guillaume was 52 in The Donna Summer Special as 'An Angel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 1980
Poster of The Kid from Left Field
The Kid from Left Field
Robert Guillaume was 51 in The Kid from Left Field as 'Larry Cooper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of Super Fly T.N.T.
Super Fly T.N.T.
Robert Guillaume was 45 in Super Fly T.N.T. as 'Jordan Gaines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1973
Poster of S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin
S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin
Robert Guillaume was 44 in S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 17 1972

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Century City
Century City
Robert Guillaume was 76+ in Century City
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2004
Poster of 8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules
Robert Guillaume was 74+ in 8 Simple Rules as 'Cody Grant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2002
Poster of The Proud Family
The Proud Family
Robert Guillaume was 73+ in The Proud Family as 'Dr. Parker (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Robert Guillaume was 72+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Sonny Bridges'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Sports Night
Sports Night
Robert Guillaume was 70+ in Sports Night as 'Isaac Jaffe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of Pandora's Clock
Pandora's Clock
Robert Guillaume was 68+ in Pandora's Clock as 'Ambassador Lee Lancaster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 1996
Poster of Promised Land
Promised Land
Robert Guillaume was 68+ in Promised Land
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Robert Guillaume was 68+ in Moesha
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of Timon and Pumbaa
Timon and Pumbaa
Robert Guillaume was 67+ in Timon and Pumbaa
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Robert Guillaume was 67+ in The Outer Limits as 'Mr. Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Robert Guillaume was 67+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Children of the Dust
Children of the Dust
Robert Guillaume was 67+ in Children of the Dust as 'Mossburger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 26 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Robert Guillaume was 66+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Judge Dawes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Robert Guillaume was 66+ in Burke's Law as 'Eugene Sayers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Robert Guillaume was 65+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Father Morrissey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Saved by the Bell: The College Years
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
Robert Guillaume was 65+ in Saved by the Bell: The College Years as 'Dr. Arthur Hemmings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 22 1993
Poster of Jack's Place
Jack's Place
Robert Guillaume was 64+ in Jack's Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1992
Poster of Fish Police
Fish Police
Robert Guillaume was 64+ in Fish Police
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of Pacific Station
Pacific Station
Robert Guillaume was 63+ in Pacific Station as 'Detective Bob Ballard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991
Poster of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Robert Guillaume was 62+ in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as 'Pete Fletcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1990
Poster of The Robert Guillaume Show
The Robert Guillaume Show
Robert Guillaume was 61+ in The Robert Guillaume Show as 'Edward Sawyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 1989
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Robert Guillaume was 59+ in A Different World as 'Dean Winston, Prof. Murphy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Robert Guillaume was 58+ in L.A. Law as 'Edward Rollins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of North and South
North and South
Robert Guillaume was 57+ in North and South as 'Frederick Douglass'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 03 1985
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Robert Guillaume was 55+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Robert Guillaume was 54+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Robert Guillaume was 52+ in Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 18 1980
Poster of Benson
Benson
Robert Guillaume was 51+ in Benson as 'Benson DuBois'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Robert Guillaume was 49+ in The Love Boat as 'Frank Belloque, Allan Curtis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Soap
Soap
Robert Guillaume was 49+ in Soap as 'Benson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Robert Guillaume was 47+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Robert Guillaume was 47+ in The Jeffersons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Robert Guillaume was 46+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Robert Guillaume was 44+ in Sanford and Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Robert Guillaume was 43+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Robert Guillaume was 43+ in All in the Family as 'Dr. Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Robert Guillaume was 41+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Aaron Carothers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of Julia
Julia
Robert Guillaume was 40+ in Julia
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1968
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Robert Guillaume was 34+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Robert Guillaume was 34+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Robert Guillaume was 28+ in Tony Awards as 'Self (archive footage), Self - Presenter, Self - Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Robert Guillaume was 22+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'The Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Robert Guillaume was 16+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944