Robert Guillaume
Biography
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.
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Filmography
Once Upon a Studio
2023
as Rafiki (voice) (archive sound)
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
2021
as Self
Columbus Circle
2012
as Howard Miles
Satin
2011
as Doc Bishop
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
as Self (archive footage)
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
2008
as Mr. Barnes
The Lion King 1½
2004
as Rafiki (voice)
- No poster
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
as Rafiki (voice) (archive audio)
- No poster
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
as Rafiki (voice) (archive sound)
Big Fish
2003
as Dr. Bennett (senior)
- No poster
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003
as Rafiki (voice) (archive audio)
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
2003
as Ben (voice)
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
2003
13th Child
2002
as Riley
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
2001
as Mr. Thicknose (voice)
Silicon Towers
1999
as Detective Green
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
as Rafiki (voice)
His Bodyguard
1998
as Garrett
Merry Christmas, George Bailey
1997
as Mr. Gower
Panic in the Skies!
1996
as Rob Barnes
First Kid
1996
as Wilkes
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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story
1996
as Reverend Devers
Spy Hard
1996
as Agent Steve Bishop
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
1996
as Robert