Bill Cobbs wasn’t a typical Hollywood star, but for 50 years his presence lit up the screen. From New Jack City to The Bodyguard to Night at the Museum, he gave every role wisdom, humor, and heart.
Starting his acting career at 36, Cobbs proved it’s never too late to chase a dream. Beloved by colleagues as a mentor and by family as “Uncle Bill,” he carried himself with grace and humility.
He passed away peacefully at 90, leaving behind a legacy not just of films, but of kindness, dignity, and quiet greatness.
