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Famous Birth Today in History
Wilbert Francisco Cobbs
Date of Birth
16 Jun, 1934
Date of Death
25 Jun, 2024
Age at time of Death
90 years
Cause of Death
Natural causes
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Wilbert Francisco Cobbs's Quote's
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Before acting, he served in the U.S. Air Force and worked jobs including selling cars and repairing office equipment—he didn’t begin acting until his mid-30s.
Bill Cobbs was an American actor whose career spanned more than 50 years, appearing in over 200 films and TV shows.
Cobbs often played wise, guiding characters—such as the coach in Air Bud (1997) and the security guard in Night at the Museum (2006)—earning him a reputation as Hollywood’s “warm soul.”
Even into his late 80s, he continued acting, becoming one of the most respected and dependable character actors in the industry.
One of his earliest big-screen roles was in The Hitter (1979), but he became widely recognized through films like The Color of Money (1986) and New Jack City (1991).
Started acting professionally at 36 after years as an Air Force radar technician.
Famous Death Today in History
George Reeves
Date of Birth
05 Jan, 1914
Date of Death
16 Jun, 1959
Age at time of Death
45 years
Cause of Death
Suicide by gunshot
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
George Reeves's Quote's
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George Reeves was an aviation enthusiast, regularly flying his own plane.
His death remains a subject of controversy.
The role of Superman was intended for another actor, but George Reeves’ strong presence and charm convinced the producers that he was the perfect fit.
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