Veteran Actor Bill Cobbs Dies at 90
Acclaimed actor Bill Cobbs, who starred in numerous beloved films over a five-decade career, has passed away at the age of 90. Cobbs died peacefully at his home in California, with his family confirming the news.
Cobbs’ brother, Thomas Cobbs, announced the actor’s death on Facebook, describing him as a “beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather and friend.” The Cleveland native recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by loved ones.
With nearly 200 film and TV credits, Cobbs left an indelible mark on Hollywood. He appeared in the 1993 action thriller “Demolition Man” and the Oscar-nominated 1996 comedy “That Thing You Do!”
in his career, Cobbs got his start on Broadway in productions like “Black Picture Show” and “The First Breeze of Summer.”
Cobbs’ breakout film role came in 1987’s “The Hitter”, followed by appearances in “Trading Places” and the Oscar-winning “The Color of Money.”
The 1990s were a particularly prolific period, with Cobbs starring alongside Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner in the Oscar-nominated thriller “The Bodyguard.”
In 2020, Cobbs won a Daytime Emmy for his performance on the children’s series “Dino Dana.” His final acting credit was in the 2023 TV mini-series “Incandescent Love.”
Despite his immense success, Cobbs remained grounded and passionate about his craft throughout his career. In a 2012 interview, he expressed his joy for acting, saying “It’s exciting to have a project and work on it and see it come to fruition, so I can find joy doing this so much.”
Cobbs’ versatility, dedication and memorable performances cemented his status as a beloved character actor. His death marks the end of an era for a true Hollywood legend who left an indelible mark on cinema.
Acclaimed actor Bill Cobbs, who starred in numerous beloved films over a five-decade career, has passed away at the age of 90. Cobbs died peacefully at his home in California, with his family confirming the news.
Cobbs’ brother, Thomas Cobbs, announced the actor’s death on Facebook, describing him as a “beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather and friend.” The Cleveland native recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by loved ones.
With nearly 200 film and TV credits, Cobbs left an indelible mark on Hollywood. He appeared in the 1993 action thriller “Demolition Man” and the Oscar-nominated 1996 comedy “That Thing You Do!”
Early in his career, Bill Cobbs got his start on Broadway in productions like “Black Picture Show” and “The First Breeze of Summer.”
Cobbs’ breakout film role came in 1987’s “The Hitter”, followed by appearances in “Trading Places” and the Oscar-winning “The Color of Money.”
The 1990s were a particularly prolific period, with Cobbs starring alongside Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner in the Oscar-nominated thriller “The Bodyguard.”
In 2020, Bill Cobbs won a Daytime Emmy for his performance on the children’s series “Dino Dana.” His final acting credit was in the 2023 TV mini-series “Incandescent Love.”
Despite his immense success, Cobbs remained grounded and passionate about his craft throughout his career. In a 2012 interview, he expressed his joy for acting, saying “It’s exciting to have a project and work on it and see it come to fruition, so I can find joy doing this so much.”
Cobbs’ versatility, dedication and memorable performances cemented his status as a beloved character actor. His death marks the end of an era for a true Hollywood legend who left an indelible mark on cinema.
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