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Robert Guillaume - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 30, 1927 |
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| Died | October 24, 2017 (age 89) |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Robert Guillaume's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Benson DuBois on 'Soap' and 'Benson'; voice of Rafiki in 'The Lion King' |
Intro
Robert Guillaume was an acclaimed American actor and singer, best known for his role as Benson DuBois on the television series "Soap" and its spin-off "Benson." He gained additional fame as the voice of Rafiki in Disney's "The Lion King."
Early Life & Background
Robert Guillaume was born Robert Peter Williams in St. Louis, Missouri. Raised by his grandmother after his mother died, he attended Saint Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis. He pursued operatic and stage performance before moving to television and film.
Career Highlights
- Stars as Benson DuBois on 'Soap' (1977–1979) and spin-off 'Benson' (1979–1986)
- Won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Benson' (1985)
- Voice of Rafiki in Disney's 'The Lion King' (1994) and its sequels
- Appeared in Broadway productions, including 'Guys and Dolls' and 'Purlie'
- Nominated for multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards over his career
Trivia
- He was the first African-American actor to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
- He changed his name from Robert Williams to Robert Guillaume, the French translation of his last name.
- Suffered a mild stroke in 1999 while filming the series 'Sports Night', and his recovery was written into the show.
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When was Robert Guillaume born?
Robert Guillaume was born the 30 November 1927.
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St. Louis, Missouri, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About November 30th, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 30th, 1927 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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