Earl Billings

American actor

Earl Billings
Earl Billings in September 2007
Born	Earl William Billings (1945-07-04) July 4, 1945 (age 78) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1976–present
Spouse	Denise Billings

Earl William Billings (born July 4, 1945) is an American actor, best known as Rob in the television series What's Happening!!.

Life and career

Billings was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Willie Mae Billings.^[1]

He has gained recognition for his participation in ads for Aflac. He has appeared in many television shows and films, such as Antwone Fisher (2002), American Splendor (2003), and Something New (2006). He starred in the short-lived ABC show Miss Guided, co-starring Judy Greer and Brooke Burns.

Selected filmography

Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer as Dr. Kermit Gosnell (2018)
The Soul Man as Older Man (1 episode, 2015)
Raising Hope as Photographer (1 episode, 2010)
Parenthood as Pawn Shop Owner (1 episode, 2010)
Cold Case as Eddie Clark '10 (1 episode, 2010)
True Blood as Buster (1 episode, 2008)
Miss Guided as Principal Phil Huffy (7 episodes, 2008)
Senior Skip Day (2008) (V) as Lamar's Father
Something New (2006) as Edmond McQueen
How I Met Your Mother as Officer McNeil (1 episode, 2005 - "Sweet Taste of Liberty")
Thank You for Smoking (2005) as Senator Dupree
Rodney as Tom (1 episode, 2005)
Fat Albert (2004) (voice) as Mr. Mudfoot
Christmas at Water's Edge (2004) (TV) as Earl
Without a Trace as Darrell Peters (1 episode, 2004)
The King of Queens as Dennis (1 episode, 2004)
Mr. 3000 (2004) as Lenny Koron
ER (1 episode, 2003)
American Splendor (2003) as Mr. Boats
Antwone Fisher (2002) as Uncle James Elkins
For Your Love as Milton (1 episode, 2002)
The Guardian as Detective (1 episode, 2002)
The Parkers as George West (3 episodes, 2000–2002)
The Proud Family as Photographer/Papa Mack (2 episodes, 2001; 2004)
Ally McBeal as Ray's Client (1 episodes, 2001)
Titus as Earl the Bartender (1 episode, 2001)
Moesha as Clayton (2 episodes, 1997; 1999)
Becker as Mr. Kimsey (1 episode, 1999)
The Hughleys as J.O. (1 episode, 1998)
Smart Guy as Delroy Tibbs (1 episode, 1998)
The Wayans Bros. as Rick (1 episode, 1998)
The Steve Harvey Show as Reginald Steele (1 episode, 1998)
The Practice as Judge Thomas Lawrence (1 episode, 1997)
Mad About You as Security Guard (1 episode, 1997)
Good News as Deacon Brooks (1 episode, 1997)
Living in Peril (1997) as Detective
Larger Than Life (1996) as Cop
Touched by an Angel as Henry W. "Cueball" Seek (1 episode, 1995)
South Central (TV) as Mayo Bonner (8 episodes, 1994)
Walker, Texas Ranger as Lieutenant Levar Dixon (1 episode, 1994)
Jimmy Hollywood (1994) as Police Captain
The Sinbad Show as Car Salesman (1 episode, 1993)
In the Shadows, Someone's Watching (1993) (TV movie) as Allston
Where I Live as Zachary (1 episode, 1993)
One False Move (1992) as John McFeely
Home Improvement as Mike (2 episodes, 1992; 1995)
Roc as Car Salesman (1 episode, 1992)
Family Matters as Man (1 episode, 1991)
In the Heat of the Night as Capt. Ralph Porter (1 episode, 1991)
Married... with Children as Demerson (1 episode, 1991)
Star Trek: The Next Generation as Adm. Thomas Henry (1 episode, 1991)
Doctor Doctor as Carl Wilkes (1 episode, 1990)
Frank's Place as Doctor (1 episode, 1987)
Hill Street Blues as Wilson/Harv/Mr. Stephens (3 episodes, 1982; 1986)
Bustin' Loose (1981) as Man in Parole Office
The Jeffersons as Wendell Thomas (1 episode, 1981)
What's Happening!! as Rob (8 episodes, 1977–1979)
Good Times as Mr. Taylor/Mr. Parker (2 episodes, 1976–1977)