Bill Cobbs

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Characters played by Bill Cobbs

Reginald — Night at the Museum (2006)

British museum guard who assists Larry in London.

Master Tinker — Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

A master craftsman and leader of the Ozian resistance who assists in building the mechanical puppets and illusion devices used by Oscar. He is deeply respected by the locals and is honored with a parting gift from Oscar, symbolizing the trust earned during the campaign against Evanora.

Reginald — Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)

British museum guard who assists Larry in London.

Grandfather — The Muppets (2011)

Elderly family member sharing nostalgic stories.

Estes — I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

Boat hand who uses voodoo to protect the group, mysteriously disappears.

Zachary Lamb - Aged — Demolition Man (1993)

A veteran officer who knows about John Spartan’s earlier career and advises Lt. Lenina Huxley that Spartan’s experience and mindset may be the best way to anticipate Simon Phoenix. His recommendation helps motivate the decision to parole and reinstate Spartan in 2032.

Bill Devaney — The Bodyguard (1992)

Rachel Marron's manager who hires former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer to protect her after she receives death threats and a bomb explodes in her dressing room.

Jim Toller — Enough (2002)

Jim Toller is the lawyer Slim consults after Mitch continues trying to reclaim control over her. He warns her that there is little she can legally do and explains that the custody hearing may be a trap intended to lure her back to Mitch, influencing her decision to hide.

Arthur Chaney — Air Bud (1997)

Legal figure involved in Buddy's custody dispute.

Ted Hamilton — The Ultimate Gift (2007)

Grandfather's attorney and friend who guides Jason through the inheritance.

Moses — The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)

The operator of Hudsucker Industries' enormous tower clock, who knows nearly everything concerning the company. He tells Amy Archer about Sidney J. Mussburger's scheme, then stops time during Norville Barnes's fall and defeats Aloysius inside the clock.

Orvis — The Color of Money (1986)

Old acquaintance who runs a pool hall Eddie visits.

Career Overview

Bill Cobbs has 129 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently The Ultimate Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Night at the Museum, Oz the Great and Powerful, The Bodyguard. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
129
Birth Date
1934-06-16
Birth Place
Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q862028), public domain (CC0).