laughedatbytime Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) NEW YORK (AP) – Robert Guillaume, who won Emmy Awards for his roles on “Soap” and “Benson,” has died at age 89. Guillaume’s widow Donna Brown Guillaume says the actor and singer died Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. She tells The Associated Press he had been battling prostate cancer. In addition to his television work, Robert Guillaume was the first African-American to sing the title role of “Phantom of the Opera,” appearing with an all-white cast in Los Angeles. Guillaume rose to stardom after being born into squalid conditions in the slums of St. Louis in November 1927. He was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 1999. He was nominated for a Tony Award in 1977 for his role in the first all-black version of “Guys and Dolls.” http://fox2now.com/2017/10/24/st-louis-native-robert-guillaume-emmy-winning-for-soap-actor-dies-at-89/ Edited October 25, 2017 by laughedatbytime 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just read this, RIP Robert Guillaume. Benson was great character and a fantastic show. And some of the best theme music ever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Funny man, good show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I remember Benson's awesome straight man routine against Katherine Helmund's goofball 'Jessica Tate' on Soap. Their onscreen relationship was SO damn funny and often quite touching. RIP Mr. Guillaume. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Jeepers creepers....I've been going thru old clips of Soap.....what a HOOT!! :laughing guy: :laughing guy: That show was way ahead of its time!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 He had great presence in front of the camera - always excellent no matter what role ... I wish he'd have done more films RIP Mr Guillaume 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 rip :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 This clip doesn't have Benson in it, but it was one of the most hilarious scenes in all of Soap. :laughing guy: :laughing guy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Awwww... :( RIP, Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Wow. Sorry to hear. Loved him in Soap and Benson and as Rafiki in The Lion King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 He had great presence in front of the camera - always excellent no matter what role ... I wish he'd have done more films RIP Mr Guillaume I just looked at his filmography. I've only seen him in 4 films with one of those "sightings" in Lion King. I enjoyed how he shut Morgan Freeman up with his wordage in one particular scene in Lean on Me. Morgan's not usually in that spot but Guillame was just the guy to make it believable. Soap and Benson were quality of course. Very good in comedy & drama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I remember him for Pacific Station and some of Soap more than Benson, and he was such a good actor. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todem Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 One of the funniest scenes I ever saw on Soap was Benson at a jewish wedding. An old jewish couple walks up to him and asks “Jewish”? and Benson simply answers “No......Shvatsa”. I pissed my pants. Loved Benson, and loved him more on Soap. Great character. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 A fine actor. Rest in peace, sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Seinfeld’s first big role was on that show. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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