sentences:  He supported himself by driving a cab, repairing office equipment, selling toys, and performing odd jobs.Cobb credits Reuben Silver with his start in acting at the African American Performing Arts Center and Karamu House Theatre in Cleveland Ohio.. His first professional acting role was in "Ride a Black Horse" at the Negro Ensemble Company.From there he appeared in small theater productions, street theater, regional theater, and at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.