Portrait of Bill Cobbs

Bill Cobbs

Bio: Bill Cobbs (born June 16, 1934) is an American actor. As an amateur actor in the city's Karamu House Theater, he starred in the Ossie Davis play "Purlie Victorious"
Born: Sat, Jun 16 1934
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Bill Cobbs is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Caroltyn
Caroltyn
Bill Cobbs was
88 in Caroltyn
as 'Dr. Mason'.
Fri, Jun 17 2022
Poster of Block Party
Block Party
Bill Cobbs was
87 in Block Party
as 'Uncle Jim'.
Wed, Jun 08 2022
Poster of Saving Paradise
Saving Paradise
Bill Cobbs was
87 in Saving Paradise
as 'John Thompson'.
Fri, Sep 03 2021
Poster of Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law
Bill Cobbs was
85 in Beyond the Law
as 'Swilley'.
Fri, Dec 06 2019
Poster of My Christmas Grandpa
My Christmas Grandpa
Bill Cobbs was
83 in My Christmas Grandpa
as 'Fred'.
Sat, Dec 16 2017
Poster of Call Me King
Call Me King
Bill Cobbs was
83 in Call Me King
as 'Malachi'.
Mon, Sep 04 2017
Poster of New Life
New Life
Bill Cobbs was
82 in New Life
as 'Mr. Charles'.
Fri, Oct 28 2016
Poster of The Ultimate Legacy
The Ultimate Legacy
Bill Cobbs was
81 in The Ultimate Legacy
as 'Ted Hamilton'.
Fri, Dec 04 2015
Poster of The Great Gilly Hopkins
The Great Gilly Hopkins
Bill Cobbs was
81 in The Great Gilly Hopkins
as 'Mr Randolph'.
Mon, Oct 05 2015
Poster of A House Is Not a Home
A House Is Not a Home
Bill Cobbs was
81 in A House Is Not a Home
as 'Paul'.
Mon, Sep 07 2015
Poster of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Bill Cobbs was
80 in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
as 'Reginald'.
Wed, Dec 17 2014
Poster of Christmas In Palm Springs
Christmas In Palm Springs
Bill Cobbs was
80 in Christmas In Palm Springs
as 'Gabriel'.
Sun, Nov 23 2014
Poster of Of Mind and Music
Of Mind and Music
Bill Cobbs was
80 in Of Mind and Music
as 'Stompleg'.
Sun, Oct 19 2014
Poster of On Angel's Wings
On Angel's Wings
Bill Cobbs was
80 in On Angel's Wings
as 'Mr. Dupac'.
Mon, Sep 01 2014
Poster of The Last Letter
The Last Letter
Bill Cobbs was
79 in The Last Letter
as 'Pastor'.
Tue, Dec 17 2013
Poster of Dear Secret Santa
Dear Secret Santa
Bill Cobbs was
79 in Dear Secret Santa
as 'Ted'.
Sun, Dec 01 2013
Poster of The Ultimate Life
The Ultimate Life
Bill Cobbs was
79 in The Ultimate Life
as 'Ted Hamilton'.
Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of Oz the Great and Powerful
Oz the Great and Powerful
Bill Cobbs was
78 in Oz the Great and Powerful
as 'Master Tinker'.
Thu, Mar 07 2013
Poster of The Undershepherd
The Undershepherd
Bill Cobbs was
77 in The Undershepherd
as 'Dr. Ezekiel Cannon'.
Wed, Feb 15 2012
Poster of Lukewarm
Lukewarm
Bill Cobbs was
77 in Lukewarm
as 'Thomas'.
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of The Muppets
The Muppets
Bill Cobbs was
77 in The Muppets
as 'Grandfather'.
Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of The Tenant
The Tenant
Bill Cobbs was
77 in The Tenant
as 'Jack Rymer'.
Fri, Aug 19 2011
Poster of The Arcadian
The Arcadian
Bill Cobbs was
76 in The Arcadian
as 'Charles'.
Thu, Apr 28 2011
Poster of The Search for Santa Paws
The Search for Santa Paws
Bill Cobbs was
76 in The Search for Santa Paws
as 'Mr. Stewart'.
Tue, Oct 12 2010
Poster of Get Low
Get Low
Bill Cobbs was
76 in Get Low
as 'Rev. Charlie Jackson'.
Fri, Jul 30 2010
Poster of No Limit Kids - Much Ado About Middle School
No Limit Kids - Much Ado About Middle School
Bill Cobbs was
75 in No Limit Kids - Much Ado About Middle School
as ''.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Black Water Transit
Black Water Transit
Bill Cobbs was
74 in Black Water Transit
as 'Frank Vermillion'.
Wed, May 13 2009
Poster of This Man's Life
This Man's Life
Bill Cobbs was
73 in This Man's Life
as 'Myer Truman'.
Sat, Mar 29 2008
Poster of The Morgue
The Morgue
Bill Cobbs was
73 in The Morgue
as 'George'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Ultimate Gift
The Ultimate Gift
Bill Cobbs was
72 in The Ultimate Gift
as 'Ted Hamilton'.
Fri, Mar 09 2007
Poster of Three Days to Vegas
Three Days to Vegas
Bill Cobbs was
72 in Three Days to Vegas
as 'Marvin Jeffries'.
Fri, Feb 02 2007
Poster of Night at the Museum
Night at the Museum
Bill Cobbs was
72 in Night at the Museum
as 'Reginald'.
Wed, Dec 20 2006
Poster of Hard Luck
Hard Luck
Bill Cobbs was
72 in Hard Luck
as 'Cobb'.
Tue, Oct 17 2006
Poster of Queen of Swing
Queen of Swing
Bill Cobbs was
71 in Queen of Swing
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Feb 20 2006
Poster of Special Ed
Special Ed
Bill Cobbs was
71 in Special Ed
as 'Lou'.
Fri, Jan 20 2006
Poster of The Final Patient
The Final Patient
Bill Cobbs was
71 in The Final Patient
as 'Dr. Daniel Green'.
Fri, Aug 05 2005
Poster of The Derby Stallion
The Derby Stallion
Bill Cobbs was
71 in The Derby Stallion
as 'Houston Jones'.
Mon, Jul 04 2005
Poster of Duck
Duck
Bill Cobbs was
70 in Duck
as 'Norman'.
Fri, Mar 11 2005
Poster of Beah: A Black Woman Speaks
Beah: A Black Woman Speaks
Bill Cobbs was
69 in Beah: A Black Woman Speaks
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 22 2003
Poster of A Mighty Wind
A Mighty Wind
Bill Cobbs was
68 in A Mighty Wind
as 'Blues Musician'.
Wed, Apr 16 2003
Poster of Sunshine State
Sunshine State
Bill Cobbs was
68 in Sunshine State
as 'Dr. Elton Lloyd'.
Fri, Jun 21 2002
Poster of Enough
Enough
Bill Cobbs was
67 in Enough
as 'Jim Toller'.
Tue, May 21 2002
Poster of A Rugrats Kwanzaa
A Rugrats Kwanzaa
Bill Cobbs was
67 in A Rugrats Kwanzaa
as 'Uncle Charles (voice)'.
Sat, Jul 21 2001
Poster of For All Time
For All Time
Bill Cobbs was
66 in For All Time
as 'Proprietor / Conductor'.
Wed, Oct 18 2000
Poster of The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Bill Cobbs was
65 in The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
as ''.
Wed, May 31 2000
Poster of Random Hearts
Random Hearts
Bill Cobbs was
65 in Random Hearts
as 'Marvin'.
Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
Bill Cobbs was
64 in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
as 'Estes'.
Fri, Nov 13 1998
Poster of Hope Floats
Hope Floats
Bill Cobbs was
63 in Hope Floats
as 'Nurse'.
Fri, May 29 1998
Poster of Paulie
Paulie
Bill Cobbs was
63 in Paulie
as 'Virgil the Janitor'.
Fri, Apr 17 1998
Poster of Always Outnumbered
Always Outnumbered
Bill Cobbs was
63 in Always Outnumbered
as 'Right Burke'.
Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Air Bud
Air Bud
Bill Cobbs was
63 in Air Bud
as 'Arthur Chaney'.
Fri, Aug 01 1997
Poster of Ghosts of Mississippi
Ghosts of Mississippi
Bill Cobbs was
62 in Ghosts of Mississippi
as 'Charlie Evers'.
Fri, Dec 20 1996
Poster of That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do!
Bill Cobbs was
62 in That Thing You Do!
as 'Del Paxton'.
Fri, Oct 04 1996
Poster of First Kid
First Kid
Bill Cobbs was
62 in First Kid
as 'Speet'.
Fri, Aug 30 1996
Poster of Nightjohn
Nightjohn
Bill Cobbs was
61 in Nightjohn
as 'Old man'.
Sat, Jun 01 1996
Poster of Ed
Ed
Bill Cobbs was
61 in Ed
as 'Tipton'.
Fri, Mar 15 1996
Poster of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
Bill Cobbs was
61 in Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
as 'Malt'.
Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of Out There
Out There
Bill Cobbs was
61 in Out There
as 'Lyman Weeks'.
Sun, Nov 19 1995
Poster of Man with a Gun
Man with a Gun
Bill Cobbs was
61 in Man with a Gun
as 'Henry Griggs'.
Mon, Oct 09 1995
Poster of Divas
Divas
Bill Cobbs was
61 in Divas
as 'Sippy'.
Tue, Sep 19 1995
Poster of Fluke
Fluke
Bill Cobbs was
60 in Fluke
as 'Bert'.
Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Bill Cobbs was
60 in Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
as 'Pullman Porter'.
Sat, Mar 18 1995
Poster of Captiva Island
Captiva Island
Bill Cobbs was
60 in Captiva Island
as 'Vernon'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Tuesday Morning Ride
Tuesday Morning Ride
Bill Cobbs was
60 in Tuesday Morning Ride
as ''.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Bill Cobbs was
60 in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
as 'Caleb'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Hudsucker Proxy
The Hudsucker Proxy
Bill Cobbs was
59 in The Hudsucker Proxy
as 'Moses'.
Fri, Mar 11 1994
Poster of Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct
Bill Cobbs was
59 in Fatal Instinct
as 'Man in Park'.
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of I'll Fly Away: Then and Now
I'll Fly Away: Then and Now
Bill Cobbs was
59 in I'll Fly Away: Then and Now
as 'Lewis Coleman'.
Mon, Oct 11 1993
Poster of Demolition Man
Demolition Man
Bill Cobbs was
59 in Demolition Man
as 'Zachary Lamb - Aged'.
Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
Bill Cobbs was
58 in The Bodyguard
as 'Bill Devaney'.
Wed, Nov 25 1992
Poster of Exiled in America
Exiled in America
Bill Cobbs was
58 in Exiled in America
as 'Abraham White'.
Wed, Nov 04 1992
Poster of Roadside Prophets
Roadside Prophets
Bill Cobbs was
57 in Roadside Prophets
as 'Oscar'.
Fri, Mar 27 1992
Poster of The People Under the Stairs
The People Under the Stairs
Bill Cobbs was
57 in The People Under the Stairs
as 'Grandpa Booker'.
Fri, Nov 01 1991
Poster of Carolina Skeletons
Carolina Skeletons
Bill Cobbs was
57 in Carolina Skeletons
as 'Elijah Crooks'.
Mon, Sep 30 1991
Poster of The Hard Way
The Hard Way
Bill Cobbs was
56 in The Hard Way
as 'Raggedy Man'.
Fri, Mar 08 1991
Poster of New Jack City
New Jack City
Bill Cobbs was
56 in New Jack City
as 'Old Man'.
Fri, Mar 08 1991
Poster of Decoration Day
Decoration Day
Bill Cobbs was
56 in Decoration Day
as 'Gee Pennywell'.
Sun, Dec 02 1990
Poster of Moe's World
Moe's World
Bill Cobbs was
56 in Moe's World
as ''.
Sat, Jul 14 1990
Poster of The January Man
The January Man
Bill Cobbs was
54 in The January Man
as 'Detective Reilly'.
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of Bird
Bird
Bill Cobbs was
53 in Bird
as 'Dr. Caulfield'.
Wed, Jun 01 1988
Poster of Dominick and Eugene
Dominick and Eugene
Bill Cobbs was
53 in Dominick and Eugene
as 'Jesse Johnson'.
Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of Suspect
Suspect
Bill Cobbs was
53 in Suspect
as 'Judge Franklin'.
Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Five Corners
Five Corners
Bill Cobbs was
53 in Five Corners
as 'Elderly Man in Bar'.
Fri, Sep 11 1987
Poster of The Color of Money
The Color of Money
Bill Cobbs was
52 in The Color of Money
as 'Orvis'.
Fri, Oct 17 1986
Poster of The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club
Bill Cobbs was
50 in The Cotton Club
as 'Big Joe Ison'.
Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet
Bill Cobbs was
50 in The Brother from Another Planet
as 'Walter'.
Fri, Sep 07 1984
Poster of Silkwood
Silkwood
Bill Cobbs was
49 in Silkwood
as 'Man in Lunchroom'.
Wed, Dec 14 1983
Poster of Trading Places
Trading Places
Bill Cobbs was
48 in Trading Places
as 'Bartender'.
Tue, Jun 07 1983
Poster of Rage of Angels
Rage of Angels
Bill Cobbs was
48 in Rage of Angels
as 'Abraham Wilson'.
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of The Member of the Wedding
The Member of the Wedding
Bill Cobbs was
48 in The Member of the Wedding
as 'T.T. Williams'.
Mon, Dec 20 1982
Poster of The Hitter
The Hitter
Bill Cobbs was
44 in The Hitter
as 'Louisiana Slim'.
Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of Greased Lightning
Greased Lightning
Bill Cobbs was
43 in Greased Lightning
as 'Mr Jones, Mr. Jones'.
Fri, Jul 01 1977
Poster of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Bill Cobbs was
40 in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
as 'Man on Platform'.
Wed, Oct 02 1974
Poster of Segal
Segal
Bill Cobbs will be
89+ in Segal
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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 Greenleaf
Greenleaf
Bill Cobbs was
82+ in Greenleaf
as 'Henry McCready, John McCready'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 21 2016
Poster of The Carmichael Show
The Carmichael Show
Bill Cobbs was
81+ in The Carmichael Show
as 'Vernon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 26 2015
Poster of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Bill Cobbs was
79+ in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
as 'Old Man'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of The Glades
The Glades
Bill Cobbs was
76+ in The Glades
as 'Gregory Richmond'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 11 2010
Poster of Army Wives
Army Wives
Bill Cobbs was
72+ in Army Wives
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2007
Poster of October Road
October Road
Bill Cobbs was
72+ in October Road
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 15 2007
Poster of 10-8: Officers on Duty
10-8: Officers on Duty
Bill Cobbs was
69+ in 10-8: Officers on Duty
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Bill Cobbs was
69+ in One Tree Hill
as 'Gus'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Bill Cobbs was
67+ in Star Trek: Enterprise
as 'Dr. Emory Erickson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2001
Poster of Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under
Bill Cobbs was
66+ in Six Feet Under
as 'Mr. Jones'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2001
Poster of My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Bill Cobbs was
66+ in My Wife and Kids
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2001
Poster of The Division
The Division
Bill Cobbs was
66+ in The Division
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of The Michael Richards Show
The Michael Richards Show
Bill Cobbs was
66+ in The Michael Richards Show
as 'Jack'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Bill Cobbs was
66+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Harry Bastille'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Yes, Dear
Yes, Dear
Bill Cobbs was
66+ in Yes, Dear
as 'Counterman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of Soul Food
Soul Food
Bill Cobbs was
66+ in Soul Food
as 'Mr. Bradford'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 28 2000
Poster of The Others
The Others
Bill Cobbs was
65+ in The Others
as 'Elmer Greentree'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 05 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Bill Cobbs was
65+ in The West Wing
as 'Alan Tatum'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Bill Cobbs was
64+ in The Sopranos
as 'Reverend James Sr.'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
Bill Cobbs was
64+ in The Wild Thornberrys
as 'Chief (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of The Gregory Hines Show
The Gregory Hines Show
Bill Cobbs was
63+ in The Gregory Hines Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Bill Cobbs was
62+ in The Practice
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of JAG
JAG
Bill Cobbs was
61+ in JAG
as 'Chaplain Matthew Turner'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Bill Cobbs was
60+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Second Elder - Prisoner No. 91777, Joe Dell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of The Watcher
The Watcher
Bill Cobbs was
60+ in The Watcher
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 17 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Bill Cobbs was
60+ in The Wayans Bros.
as 'Fred Watson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Bill Cobbs was
60+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Henry Baldwin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Bill Cobbs was
60+ in ER
as 'Mr. Bowman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
Bill Cobbs was
59+ in NYPD Blue
as 'Bernie Carpenter, Norval Stevens'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Bill Cobbs was
58+ in Walker, Texas Ranger
as 'Gino Costa'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of I'll Fly Away
I'll Fly Away
Bill Cobbs was
57+ in I'll Fly Away
as 'Lewis Coleman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 1991
Poster of Gabriel's Fire
Gabriel's Fire
Bill Cobbs was
56+ in Gabriel's Fire
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 12 1990
Poster of True Colors
True Colors
Bill Cobbs was
56+ in True Colors
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 02 1990
Poster of Northern Exposure
Northern Exposure
Bill Cobbs was
56+ in Northern Exposure
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 12 1990
Poster of Coach
Coach
Bill Cobbs was
54+ in Coach
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of Empty Nest
Empty Nest
Bill Cobbs was
54+ in Empty Nest
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of Designing Women
Designing Women
Bill Cobbs was
52+ in Designing Women
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1986
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Bill Cobbs was
52+ in L.A. Law
as 'Webb Johnson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire
Bill Cobbs was
51+ in Spenser: For Hire
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Bill Cobbs was
51+ in The Equalizer
as 'Barry'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Kate & Allie
Kate & Allie
Bill Cobbs was
49+ in Kate & Allie
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 19 1984
Poster of Rage of Angels
Rage of Angels
Bill Cobbs was
48+ in Rage of Angels
as 'Abraham Wilson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 20 1983
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Bill Cobbs was
39+ in Good Times
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Bill Cobbs was
17+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Gee Pennywell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951