Tyler James Williams is having a full-circle moment as he returns to Sesame Street for its upcoming 57th season, 26 years after his first appearance on the show 🥹❤️
The beloved voice of Rafiki in Lion King, Robert Guillaume Passed Away Nine Years Ago at 89 🎬🎙️🕊️
Remembering a true television and voice-acting legend ❤️
Robert Guillaume became one of television's most respected and beloved performers, best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Benson DuBois in Soap and its successful spin-off, Benson.
He also captured the hearts of Disney fans as the original voice of Rafiki, the wise and eccentric mandrill in The Lion King, bringing warmth, humor, and unforgettable wisdom to one of animation's most cherished characters.
His extraordinary career extended across television, film, theater, animation, and video games.
Some of his memorable film and television roles include:
• Benson DuBois — Soap / Benson
• Isaac Jaffe — Sports Night
• Dr. Frank Napier — Lean on Me
• Hawkins — D*ath Warrant
• Wilkes — First Kid
• Agent Steve Bishop — Spy Hard
• Ted Reed — The Meteor Man
• Dr. Bennett — Big Fish
• Fred — Seems Like Old Times
• Philmore Walker — Wanted: Dead or Alive
• Pete Fletcher — The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
• Hoke Colburn — Driving Miss Daisy
• Nathan Detroit — Guys and Dolls (Stage)
• The Phantom — The Phantom of the Opera (Stage)
His memorable voice roles include:
• Rafiki — The Lion King
• Rafiki — The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
• Rafiki — The Lion King 1½
• Rafiki — Timon & Pumbaa
• Dr. Eli Vance — Half-Life 2
• Dr. Eli Vance — Half-Life 2: Episode One
• Dr. Eli Vance — Half-Life 2: Episode Two
• Mr. Thicknose — The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
• Detective Catfish — Fish Police
• Ben — The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina
• Narrator — Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Guillaume's influence reached far beyond his unforgettable performances. As a groundbreaking Black actor, he challenged stereotypes and helped redefine opportunities for African American performers in television and theater.
His powerful voice, natural charisma, and dedication to his craft allowed him to move seamlessly between heartfelt drama, sophisticated comedy, beloved animated characters, and memorable video game performances.
Nine years after his passing at 89, Robert Guillaume remains an unforgettable figure in entertainment history 🎙️🕊️
Addams Family and Street Fighter Star Raúl Juliá Passed Away 32 Years Ago at Just 54 🎬🕊️
Remembering a true legend 🙏
Raúl Juliá could move effortlessly between intense drama, larger-than-life comedy, and unforgettable villains. For many fans, he remains the definitive Gomez Addams, bringing enormous charm, romance, and theatrical energy to The Addams Family and Addams Family Values.
His career stretched far beyond the Addams mansion. Juliá earned acclaim as Valentín Arregui in Kiss of the Spider Woman, portrayed Archbishop Óscar Romero in Romero, and played environmental activist Chico Mendes in The Burning Season. One of his final film roles became another cult favorite: General M. Bison in Street Fighter.
Some of his memorable roles include
• Gomez Addams — The Addams Family / Addams Family Values
• General M. Bison — Street Fighter
• Valentín Arregui — Kiss of the Spider Woman
• Archbishop Óscar Romero — Romero
• Chico Mendes — The Burning Season
• Alejandro “Sandy” Stern — Presumed Innocent
• Roberto Strausmann — Moon Over Parador
• Carlos / Comandante Xavier Escalante — Tequila Sunrise
• Dr. Victor Frankenstein — Frankenstein Unbound
• Strom — The Rookie
• Franco Bertollini — The Gumball Rally
• Michael Reisler — Eyes of Laura Mars
• Kalibanos — Tempest
• Ray — One from the Heart
• Detective David Suarez — Compromising Positions
Juliá’s final years showed just how wide his range could be, moving from Gomez Addams’ joyful eccentricity to Chico Mendes’ real-life courage and M. Bison’s outrageous villainy.
Thirty-two years after his passing at 54, Raúl Juliá remains remembered as a magnetic performer whose passion and commanding presence made every character feel larger than the screen. 🎬🕊️
Remembering Elizabeth Peña, the voice of Mirage, who died of liver cirrhosis at 55, 12 years ago today. Syndrome's sleek, conflicted aide in The Incredibles followed her into the 2004 game and Disney Infinity.
#ThisDayInGaming
LONDON 🇬🇧
WE BACK!
Been waitin to come back and kick it wit the fans in the UK. I’ma be on 100 for ya’ll.
Bet that.
NOME. OCT 25TH.
Tickets still available at https://t.co/b8e8KectkC
See yall soon 🫡
Renowned vocalist, musician, & producer Peven Everett, who sings on Gorillaz’ “Strobelite” & has been singing the late Bobby Womack’s parts on “Stylo” during shows, overcame a milestone in his stage 4 lung cancer treatment, & returned to perform with the group after 2 years away.