Robert Guillaume
American actor (1927-2017)
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Robert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume (1927-2017) was an American actor and singer known for his role as Benson DuBois in the television series Soap and its spin-off, Benson. He also voiced the character Rafiki in The Lion King and played Eli Vance in the video game Half-Life 2. Guillaume had a career that spanned over 50 years, working extensively in stage, television, and film. He received a Tony Award nomination for Guys and Dolls and won two Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Benson DuBois. In addition, he won a Grammy Award for his spoken word performance in The Lion King audiobook. Guillaume was also notable for being the first African-American actor to play the title role in The Phantom of the Opera.
Robert Guillaume ranks #10,354 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.5. Robert Guillaume peaked at #13,407 of all time (Jul 9 - Aug 7, 2023). Robert Guillaume ranks #7,493 over the past 365 days.
