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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Robert Guillaume, ranked

Robert Guillaume appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as The Lion King or Big Fish.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Robert Guillaume appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
The Lion King. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Lion King
Don Ferguson, 1994
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The Lion King
Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff, 1994

In the Pride Lands of Africa, a pride of lions rule over the animal kingdom from Pride Rock. King Mufasa’s and Queen Sarabi’s newborn son, Simba, is presented to the gathering animals by Rafiki the mandrill, the kingdom’s shaman and advisor.

The Lion King. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1605 book, King Lear
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King Lear
William Shakespeare, 1605
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The Lion King
Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff, 1994

In the Pride Lands of Africa, a pride of lions rule over the animal kingdom from Pride Rock. King Mufasa’s and Queen Sarabi’s newborn son, Simba, is presented to the gathering animals by Rafiki the mandrill, the kingdom’s shaman and advisor.

Big Fish. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1998 book
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Big Fish
Daniel Wallace, 1998
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Big Fish
Tim Burton, 2003

At Will Bloom’s wedding party in 2000, his father Edward recalls the day Will was born, claiming he caught an enormous catfish using his wedding ring as bait. Edward, in spite of his illness, continues to tell the story of his life to Will and Joséphine.