Bill Cosby

Biography

Born 07/12/1937

As a stand-up comic, author, actor and producer, Bill Cosby was revered as an All American dad, and his accomplishment was all the more remarkable as he was among the first African-American actors whose popularity knew no racial boundaries. The playful, charismatic Cosby drew much of his...
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Awards

  • In 2004, received Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program
  • In 2003, received Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
  • In 2002, received Television Critics Association Award for Career Achievement

Highlights

  • In 2008, Recorded a hip-hop CD, Cosby Narratives Vol. 1: State of Emergency
  • In 2006, Toured the country speaking out about parenting, education and social responsibility, "A Call Out with Cosby"
  • In 2004, Developed (also wrote) the live-action feature "Fat Albert" centering on the popular character from his 1970s cartoon series

Family & Companions

  • Anna Cosby: mother (Died in 1991)
  • father: Shipped out with the US Navy leaving Cosby responsible for younger brothers, Bob and Russell
  • Russell Cosby: brother (Younger)

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