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Earl Billings | |
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 Earl Billings in September 2007 | |
| Born | Earl William Billings July 4, 1945 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!! .
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.
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