 255. If you don't know his name, you probably would know him if you saw him. Bill Cobbs, a prolific character actor, has died. Cobbs became a staple on the screen as an older man, acting in such films as The Hudsucker Proxy, The Bodyguard, and Night at the Museum. A native of Cleveland, Cobbs was a lifelong actor. He has some 200 film and TV credits. Bill Cobbs was 90. June 27th, and the eyes have it. Go get yourself some cheap sunglasses.