Longtime film and stage actor Robert Guillaume passed away today at the age of 89. Guillaume led a career of more than 50 years, most-famously known for his role as Issac Jaffee on the comedy drama Sports Night. He’s also well-known as Benson on the TV-series Soap and the spin-off Benson. And the younger generation, may know his name as the voice of Rafiki in the 1994 animated classic The Lion King.
After 50 years performing on film, television, stage, let’s see how much money Guillaume has earned…
Robert Guillaume Net Worth as of 2017: $5 Million
Robert Guillaume’s net worth is estimated at $5 million by most sources. He has both a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He’s the winner of two Primetime Emmys; one in 1979 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for the sitcom Soap, and another in 1985 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy series for the show Benson. Guillaume also won a Grammy Award in 1995 for The Lion King Read-a-long Book, which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children.
Guillaume passed away on Monday, October 24, 2017, as a result of prostate cancer.
