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Bill Cobbs was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where his parents were hard-working people, who instilled in him a sense of self-reliance and humility. As an amateur actor in the city's Karamu House Theater, he starred in the Ossie Davis play "Purlie Victorious". Cobbs was an Air Force radar technician for eight years; he also worked in office ...
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2017-2018
Dino Dana
(TV Series)
Mr. Hendrickson / Mr.Hendricks
Mr. Hendrickson / Mr.Hendricks
- Fast and Fiercest/Growing Up Dino
(2018)
... Mr.Hendricks
- A Dino Never Forgets/Claw & Order
(2018)
... Mr. Hendrickson
- I Dig History - Dinomite
(2017)
... Mr. Hendrickson
- Calling All Plesiosaurs - King of the Dance Floor
(2017)
... Mr. Hendrickson
- Dino Defender - Dino Days of Summer
(2017)
... Mr. Hendrickson
2016-2017
Greenleaf
(TV Series)
John McCready / Henry McCready
John McCready / Henry McCready
- Strange Bedfellows
(2017)
... John McCready
- A House Divided
(2017)
... John McCready
- What Are You Doing Here?
(2016)
... Henry McCready
- One Train May Hide Another
(2016)
... Henry McCready
2015
Hand of God
(TV Series)
Papa Gene
Papa Gene
- The Tie That Binds
(2015)
... Papa Gene
- Contemplating the Body
(2015)
... Papa Gene
2014
Rake
(TV Series)
Judge Rutchland / Federal Judge
Judge Rutchland / Federal Judge
- Mammophile
(2014)
... Judge Rutchland
- Jury Tamperer
(2014)
... Judge Rutchland
- Cannibal
(2014)
... Federal Judge
- A Close Shave
(2014)
... Judge Rutchland
2012-2013
Go On
(TV Series)
George
George
- Urn-ed Run
(2013)
... George
- Matchup Problems
(2013)
... George
- Go Deep
(2013)
... George
- Comeback Player of the Year
(2013)
... George
- Back, Back, Back... It's Gone!
(2012)
... George
2011
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
(TV Series)
Bishop Sanford
Bishop Sanford
- Lonely Hearts
(2011)
... Bishop Sanford
2008
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(TV Series)
Harry Bastille
Harry Bastille
- Young Man with a Horn
(2008)
... Harry Bastille
2005
Yes, Dear
(TV Series)
Counterman / Starter
Counterman / Starter
- Barbecue
(2005)
... Counterman
- Greg's a Mooch
(2005)
... Starter
2002-2004
The Drew Carey Show
(TV Series)
Tony
Tony
- Finale
(2004)
... Tony
- Asleep at the Wheel
(2004)
... Tony
- Sealed in a Kiss
(2004)
... Tony
- Bataan Wedding March
(2003)
... Tony
- Lewis You Can Drive My Car
(2003)
... Tony
2001-2003
JAG
(TV Series)
Chaplain Matthew Turner
Chaplain Matthew Turner
- A Merry Little Christmas
(2003)
... Chaplain Matthew Turner
- Posse Comitatus
(2003)
... Chaplain Matthew Turner
- Port Chicago
(2002)
... Chaplain Matthew Turner
- Answered Prayers
(2001)
... Chaplain Matthew Turner
1996-2003
NYPD Blue
(TV Series)
Bernie Carpenter / Norval Stevens
Bernie Carpenter / Norval Stevens
- Maybe Baby
(2003)
... Bernie Carpenter
- The Nutty Confessor
(1996)
... Norval Stevens
2002
My Wife and Kids
(TV Series)
Minister
Minister
- The Anniversary: Part 2
(2002)
... Minister
- The Anniversary: Part 1
(2002)
... Minister
2000
The Michael Richards Show
(TV Series)
Jack
Jack
- USA Toy
(2000)
... Jack
- It's Only Personal
(2000)
... Jack
- The Nursing Home
(2000)
... Jack
- The Identity Loan
(2000)
... Jack
- Discrimination
(2000)
... Jack
2000
The Others
(TV Series)
Elmer Greentree
Elmer Greentree
- Mora
(2000)
... Elmer Greentree
- Life Is for the Living
(2000)
... Elmer Greentree
- $4.95 a Minute
(2000)
... Elmer Greentree
- Till Then
(2000)
... Elmer Greentree
- The Ones That Lie in Wait
(2000)
... Elmer Greentree
1997-1999
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
Joe Dell / Second Elder - Prisoner No. 91777
Joe Dell / Second Elder - Prisoner No. 91777
- Fathers & Sons
(1999)
... Joe Dell
- The Camp
(1997)
... Second Elder - Prisoner No. 91777
1997-1999
The Gregory Hines Show
(TV Series)
James Stevenson
James Stevenson
- Anita the Hun
(1999)
... James Stevenson
- Get Smarter
(1999)
... James Stevenson
- Mug the One You're With
(1998)
... James Stevenson
- Wahunthra
(1998)
... James Stevenson
- Per Chance to Dance
(1998)
... James Stevenson
1998-1999
For Your Love
(TV Series)
Uncle Stanley
Uncle Stanley
- The Golf War
(1999)
... Uncle Stanley
- The Hair Club for Men
(1998)
... Uncle Stanley
1996
Stories from the Edge
(TV Movie)
(segment "Tuesday Morning Ride")
1991-1993
I'll Fly Away
(TV Series)
Lewis Coleman
Lewis Coleman
- Commencement
(1993)
... Lewis Coleman
- Comfort and Joy
(1992)
... Lewis Coleman
- Since Walter
(1992)
... Lewis Coleman
- Fragile Truths
(1992)
... Lewis Coleman
- Freedom Bus
(1992)
... Lewis Coleman
1990
The Trials of Rosie O'Neill
(TV Series)
Fish Fry Baby
Fish Fry Baby
- Rosie Gets the Blues
(1990)
... Fish Fry Baby
1990
Designing Women
(TV Series)
Henry / Charlie
Henry / Charlie
- Papa Was a Rolling Stone
(1990)
... Henry / Charlie
1989
Homeroom
(TV Series)
Phil Drexler
Phil Drexler
- Who'll Be My Role Model, Now That My Role Model Is Gone?
(1989)
... Phil Drexler
- The Visitor
(1989)
... Phil Drexler
- The Mom Who Came to Dinner
(1989)
... Phil Drexler
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, Sister
(1989)
... Phil Drexler
- Mr. Drexler's Neighborhood
(1989)
... Phil Drexler
1987-1988
The Slap Maxwell Story
(TV Series)
The Dutchman
The Dutchman
- Episode #1.22
(1988)
... The Dutchman
- Episode #1.21
(1988)
... The Dutchman
- Episode #1.20
(1988)
... The Dutchman
- Episode #1.19
(1988)
... The Dutchman
- Episode #1.18
(1988)
... The Dutchman
1986
Kate & Allie
(TV Series)
Sam Butcher
Sam Butcher
- The Goodbye Girl
(1986)
... Sam Butcher
- Stage Mother
(1986)
... Sam Butcher
1977-1978
Baby... I'm Back!
(TV Series)
Att. Adam Johnson
Att. Adam Johnson
- Living Proof
(1978)
... Att. Adam Johnson
- Pilot
(1977)
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