Longtime film and stage actor Robert Guillaume passed away today at the age of 89. Guillaume led a career of more than 50 years, most-famously known for his role as Issac Jaffee on the comedy drama Sports Night. He’s also well-known as Benson on the TV-series Soap and the spin-off Benson. And the younger generation, may know his name as the voice of Rafiki in the 1994 animated classic The Lion King.
After 50 years performing on film, television, stage, let’s see how much money Guillaume has earned…
Robert Guillaume Net Worth as of 2019: $5 Million
Robert Guillaume’s net worth is estimated at $5 million by most sources. He has both a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He’s the winner of two Primetime Emmys; one in 1979 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for the sitcom Soap, and another in 1985 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy series for the show Benson. Guillaume also won a Grammy Award in 1995 for The Lion King Read-a-long Book, which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.
1959 – 1990s
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Robert Guillaume was born on November 30, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri. His real name is Robert Peter Williams. But when he began his acting career, he used the stage name “Robert Guillaume,” a name that would stick with him for the rest of his career. “Guillaume” is French for “William.”
By 1959, Guillaume was touring the world as a cast member of the Broadway musical Free and Easy. In 1961, he made his Broadway debut in Kwamina. In 1977, he received a Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his critically-acclaimed performance in Guy and Dolls.
From 1977 to 1979, Guillaume played a butler named Benson on the ABC sitcom Soap. He later received his own spinoff series with a show named after his character, Benson, which aired even longer than the original series (from 1979 to 1986). Guillaume appeared in a number of other popular TV series throughout his career, including Good Times, The Jeffersons, Saved By The Bell: The College Years, and The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.
1990s – Present
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Guillaume is also a well-known voice actor. He provided his voice for The Lion King animated series, playing the role of the wise Rafiki. His voice also appeared in The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze, as the character Mr. Thicknose.
The actor has also lent his voice to the video game Half Life 2 and its sequels, as he plays the role of Eli Vance.
Guillaume passed away on Monday, October 24, 2017, as a result of prostate cancer.
2018
Died at the age of 89 last year, Robert Guillaume was best known for his role as the butler Benson, a character which will remain etched in our hearts.
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2019
Robert died at the age of 89, he became familiar on TV largely via Soap and Benson.