Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Deceased · Born: Nov 30, 1927 · Died: Oct 24, 2017

Personal Details

BornNov 30, 1927 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Spouse
  • Donna Brown Guillaume

    ( Sep 1, 1985 to Oct 24, 2017 )
  • Marlene Patricia Scott

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 21, 1984 )
Relatives
  • Jeanette Williams (Grandparent)

Biography

Robert Peter Williams Guillaume was a renowned actor of great talent and versatility, hailing from the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri. His impressive repertoire of roles included the iconic character of Rafiki in the beloved Disney classic, The Lion King, as well as the memorable parts of Benson DuBois in the popular television shows Soap and Benson, and Nathan Detroit in the iconic Broadway musical, Guys and Dolls.

Throughout his life, Guillaume was blessed with a loving family, having been married twice and fathering five wonderful children. Despite his many accomplishments and accolades, his greatest joy was undoubtedly his family, whom he cherished deeply.

Tragically, Guillaume's life was cut short on October 24, 2017, when he succumbed to complications related to prostate cancer. His passing left a gaping hole in the hearts of his loved ones, as well as the countless fans had who been inspired by his remarkable talent and enduring legacy.

Career

2023
Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio as Rafiki (voice) (archive sound)
2012
Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle as Howard Miles
2011
Satin
Satin as Doc Bishop
2004
The Lion King 1½
The Lion King 1½ as Rafiki (voice)
2003
Big Fish
Big Fish as Dr. Bennett (senior)
13th Child
13th Child as Riley
2001
2000
Silicon Towers
Silicon Towers as Detective Green
1999
Sports Night
Sports Night as Isaac Jaffe
1998
His Bodyguard
His Bodyguard as Garrett
Spy Hard
Spy Hard as Agent Steve Bishop
First Kid
First Kid as Wilkes
Pandora's Clock
Pandora's Clock as Ambassador Lee Lancaster
1995
Timon & Pumbaa
Timon & Pumbaa as Rafiki (voice)
1994
The Lion King
The Lion King as Rafiki (voice)
Greyhounds
Greyhounds as Robert Smith
Cosmic Slop
Cosmic Slop as Gleason Golightly (segment 'Space Traders')
1993
The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man as Ted Reed
1992
Mastergate
Mastergate as Senator Sellers
1990
Death Warrant
Death Warrant as Hawkins
1989
Lean on Me
Lean on Me as Dr. Frank Napier
The Penthouse
The Penthouse as Eugene St. Clair
1987
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive as Philmore Walker
They Still Call Me Bruce
They Still Call Me Bruce as V.A. Officer Johnson
Christmas
Christmas as John Grin
1985
Prince Jack
Prince Jack as Martin Luther King
North and South, Book I
North and South, Book I as Frederick Douglass
Benson
Benson as Benson DuBois
1983
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
The Kid with the 200 I.Q. as Prof. Jason Mills
1981
Purlie
Purlie as Purlie
1979
1978
Soap
Soap as Benson
1973
Super Fly T.N.T.
Super Fly T.N.T. as Jordan Gaines
1986
Christmas
Christmas as Director