Robert Franklin Bingham of Brewster, NY. passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Putnam County Hospital at the age of 78.
Robert was born on October 29,1946 in Seattle, WA. being raised in the town of Edmonds, WA. He was the son of the late William Richard Bingham and Grayce Viola Ryburn. Robert is remembered for his career and passion for acting and singing. He is best known for playing the role of Caiaphas in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar in the first USA concert tour, original Broadway cast, original French cast, and in the 1973 film version.
He attended the University of Washington for three years and studied singing with Ernest J. Anderson and acting with Larry and Pamela Liester's Home Adjunct, Inc. His first professional appearance was in a touring production of the musical Hair in 1970, first at the Moore Theatre in Seattle that ran for more than three months, a local record, and then in Miami, Florida.
Robert was also responsible for leading a Buddhist group dedicated to world peace in the 1970s. After retiring from show business in the late 70’s Robert obtained a COO managerial position at the Talon zipper factory.
In 1995 Robert married Idilcia (Aracena) in Lake George, NY. and they went on to have two children, Franklin Alexander and Yasamin Rufina where they lived together in Brewster, NY. for the past 25 years.
Apart from his wife, Robert is survived by his son Franklin, daughter Yasmin, his brother and sister.
Robert will be remembered for all of his life accomplishments and for being a dedicated husband, father and friend.
