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Bill Cobbs, an American actor, passed away peacefully at his home in the Inland Empire region of California on Tuesday. He was 90 years old.
A post on Facebook, shared by Thomas Cobbs, a family member, announced the veteran actor’s passing. Cobbs is remembered as a “beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather, and friend” who was celebrated his 90th birthday with loved ones before his passing.
Throughout his long career, Cobbs appeared in nearly 200 film and TV credits. Some of his most notable roles include the 1993 action-thriller “Demolition Man” and the Oscar-nominated 1996 classic “That Thing You Do!”
Cobbs’ career began in the 1970s on stage, appearing in Broadway productions such as “Black Picture Show” and “The First Breeze of Summer.” He later appeared in stage productions for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
In the 1970s and 1980s, Cobbs’ career took off. He appeared in various TV shows and TV movies, including “Good Times,” “The Equalizer,” “One Life to Live,” and “Sesame Street.” He also appeared in films such as “The Hitter,” “Trading Places,” and the Oscar-winning “The Color of Money.”
In 1987, Cobbs had another significant break when he landed the role of The Dutchman in the ABC sitcom “The Slap Maxwell Story,” appearing in every episode of the show’s single season. He also played Webb Johnson in one episode of the legal drama series “L.A. Law” that same year.
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