What is Bill Cobbs’s net worth?
Bill Cobbs, an American actor, has amassed a net worth of $2 million throughout his career. With nearly 200 acting credits, Cobbs is best recognized for his roles in films such as “The Hitter” and “The Brother from Another Planet.” Additionally, he has appeared in popular television series including “Walker, Texas Ranger” and “The Sopranos.”
Early Life and Career
Bill Cobbs was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1934 to Vera and David Cobbs. He served as a radar technician in the United States Air Force for eight years before working at IBM and later selling cars in Cleveland. While there, he began acting in theatre productions at the African American Performing Arts Center and the Karamu House Theatre.
Bill Cobbs Career Highlights
Bill Cobbs moved to New York in 1970 to pursue acting. He landed his first film role in 1974’s “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” and went on to appear in many films throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including “Greased Lightning,” “Trading Places,” and “The Color of Money.” In the 1990s, he appeared in a variety of films, such as “New Jack City,” “Demolition Man,” and “The Hudsucker Proxy.” He continued to act in films throughout the 2000s and 2010s, including “Night at the Museum” and “Beyond the Law.”
Cobbs also appeared in many television series, including “Good Times,” “L.A. Law,” and “ER.” He was a main cast member in shows like “I’ll Fly Away” and “The Gregory Hines Show.” Some of his other notable television roles include a recurring character on “Go On” and “Greenleaf,” and a Daytime Emmy Award-winning performance in “Dino Dana.” In 2020, he guest-starred in a two-part series finale of “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
Personal Life of Bill Cobbs
Bill Cobbs is known to keep his personal life private. However, it has been confirmed that he is married to Carolyn Cobb.
