Best Known For:The film The Bodyguard
Breakthrough:Made his feature film debut in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three in 1974
10 Quick Facts About Bill Cobbs
- Full Name: Bill Cobbs
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film The Bodyguard
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
- Birth Year: 1934
- Marital Status: Single
- Popular As: Wilmiam Francisco Cobbs
- Specialization: Actor
- Net Worth: $170,000-$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
Bill Cobbs Age
Bill Cobbs is about 92 years old as of 2026. Bill Cobbs was born in 1934.
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Rise to Fame
Bill Cobbs rose to prominence for his role in the film The Bodyguard.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Bodyguard and Night at the Museum.
- Film: The Bodyguard (Bill Devaney, 1992) — Played Whitney Houston's manager
- Film: Night at the Museum (Reginald, 2006) — Portrayed the security guard Reginald
Awards & Achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Performance in a Daytime Program — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Dino Dana
Bill Cobbs Family & Relationships
- Father: David Cobbs
- Mother: Vera Cobbs
Lesser Known Facts
- Before acting professionally, he served in the U.S. Air Force and worked at IBM.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Cobbs
- Popular As: Wilmiam Francisco Cobbs
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1934
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: David Cobbs
- Mother: Vera Cobbs
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $48,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- David Cobbs (Parent)
- Vera Cobbs (Parent)
