In addition to his roles in iconic films like “New Jack City” and working with the Coen Brothers in “The Hudsucker Proxy,” Bill Cobbs was also a prominent figure on TV series stretching back decades. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he appeared on “The Slap Maxwell Show” starring Dabney Coleman before moving on to a slew of appearances in such staples as “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “The Drew Carey Show,” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.”
He re-appeared on the big screen with his role in “Night at the Museum” where he played Reginald, a kindly old security guard who was getting ready to retire and probably didn’t need Ben Stiller and the late Robin Williams wreaking havoc in the beloved 2006 film. Although, Cobbs was game for more action, and the veteran actor reprised the role of Reginald in the 2009 sequel “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.”
