He was 89. Robert Guillaume is his own man. The New Man Behind the Mask : Robert Guillaume replaces Michael Crawford Tuesday in ‘Phantom of the Opera.’ Can he make the part his own?
Even though Robert Guillaume was an accomplished and experienced Broadway musical performer, there was some controversy when he replaced the original Phantom (Michael Crawford) in the first Los Angeles company of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "The Phantom of the Opera," becoming the first black actor to play the role. Wow, did he have the passion. Classic songs from "Phantom of the Opera" as well as many beloved standards are on his collections.
Performer: Robert Guillaume [Singer, 2nd Geologist] Understudy: Robert Guillaume [Howard ... 1989 - Jan 03, 1999) Starring: Robert Guillaume Phantom of the Opera - Replacement (May 01, 1990 - Dec 30, 1990) MusicalDramaOriginal. Phantom of the Opera May 01, 1990 - Dec 30, 1990.
Robert Guillaume was an interesting Phantom but, for me, didn’t have the voice or the passion. Robert Guillaume (born Robert Peter Williams; November 30, 1927 – October 24, 2017) was an American actor and singer, known for his role as Benson in the television series Soap and its spin-off Benson, as well as for voicing the mandrill Rafiki in The Lion King and related media thereof. The final scene, when Christine has left with Rouel, and the Phantom is in agony. Robert's voice is featured as the narrator of each episode.
Well, I saw it 5 or 6 times and it brought tears to my eyes. Robert Guillaume When The Phantom of the Opera opened in Los Angeles, Michael Crawford reprised is role as the title specter. Robert Guillaume (Benson) as The Phantom? He had the passion. Yes, I agree, his Phantom was a little more angry than Michael Crawford's (which I also loved). For his efforts he was nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, and twice won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of the character Benson DuBois Then came Davis Gaines.
He describes originating the character of "Benson DuBois" in the series Soap and continuing to play the role in the spin-off, Benson (1979-86). He had the voice. Robert Guillaume was an American actor. Robert Guillaume (born Robert Peter Williams; November 30, 1927 – October 24, 2017) was an American actor and singer, known for his role as Benson in the television series Soap and its spin-off Benson, as well as for voicing the mandrill Rafiki in The Lion King and related media thereof. Guillaume has recorded three CDs which are available on iTunes and soon can be purchased on through this website: Robertguillaume.com.
I saw Robert Guillaume's performace in Phantom (while in Los Angeles) and I loved it. Christine Daaé ... Madame Giry, Meg Giry, Ubaldo Piangi and Phantom of the Opera . #24 Posted: 4/11/11 at 9:25pm Here's a news clip with Dale Kristien and all three of the L.A. Phantoms: Michael Crawford, Robert Guillaume… re: Robert Guillaume, 'Phantom of the Opera' #10 Posted: 6/10/06 at 11:05am Owen and Koop are definately two amazing understudies...Mauer was definately better after a … Robert Guillaume.
He was initially best known for stage work, before debuting in the film Super Fly T.N.T. In his three-hour Archive interview, Robert Guillaume (1927-2017) discusses his lengthy career in television, which began with guest appearances on the series Julia, All in the Family and The Jeffersons.