Bill Cosby Highlights

  • 2008: Recorded a hip-hop CD, Cosby Narratives Vol. 1: State of Emergency
  • 2006: Toured the country speaking out about parenting, education and social responsibility, "A Call Out with Cosby"
  • 2004: Developed (also wrote) the live-action feature "Fat Albert" centering on the popular character from his 1970s cartoon series
  • 1999: Executive produced and provided a character voice for the animated series "Little Bill" (Nickelodeon/CBS)
  • 1998: Hosted the CBS series "Kids Say the Darndest Things"
  • 1997: In the aftermath of son Ennis' tragic murder, family announced launch of Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation, a Los Angeles-based charitable organization for the early detection and treatment of dyslexia
  • 1997: Brought out the first three books of his Little Bill series for beginning readers
  • 1996: Returned to television for the CBS sitcom "Cosby"; Phylicia Rashad was again cast as his wife; also executive produced and composed theme music
  • 1994: Starred in the short-lived NBC series "The Cosby Mysteries"
  • 1994: Reunited with Culp for the CBS TV-movie "I Spy Returns"
  • 1992: Hosted the syndicated revival of the 1950s TV gameshow "You Bet Your Life"
  • 1990: Last film (to date) with Potier directing, "Ghost Dad"
  • 1989: Made a donation of $20 million to Spelman College in Atlanta
  • 1986: Headlined the successful comedy show "An Evening With Bill Cosby" at Radio City Music Hall in NYC
  • 1984: Created and starred as Dr. Cliff Huxtable on the highly popular NBC sitcom, "The Cosby Show"; Phylicia Rashad played his wife; also wrote the theme music
  • 1978: Co-starred with Richard Pryor in one segment of "California Suite"; adapted from Neil Simon's hit play
  • 1976: Hosted the short-lived ABC variety series "Cos"
  • 1974: Acted in first of four movies directed by Sidney Poitier, "Uptown Saturday Night"
  • 1972: Reteamed with Robert Culp (who also directed) for the feature detective yarn, "Hickey & Boggs"
  • 1972: Created and hosted (also executive produced and lent voice to several characters) the animated CBS Saturday morning series, "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids"; title later changed to "The New Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids"
  • 1972: Delivered rare dramatic performance in the CBS TV-movie "To All My Friends on Shore"; also executive produced, provided the story and scored the film
  • 1972: Hosted the CBS variety series "The New Bill Cosby Show"
  • 1971: Feature acting and producing debut, "Man and Boy"
  • 1969: Starred in the NBC sitcom "The Bill Cosby Show"
  • 1965: TV acting debut, "I Spy" co-starring Robert Culp; earned three consecutive Emmy Awards as Alexander 'Scotty' Scott
  • 1964: Won first of six consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Recording for I Started Out as a Child
  • 1963: Released first comedy album, Bill Cosby is a Very Funny Fellow, Right!; earned a Grammy nomination
  • 1962: Had a summer booking at NYC's Gaslight Cafe
  • 1956: Served in US Navy Medical Corps, completing high school during his hitch
  • Dropped out of high school after flunking the 10th grade twice
  • Was a regular on the PBS instructional series "Feeling Good" hosted by Dick Cavett
  • Grew up in a housing project in north Philadelphia
  • Debut as stand-up comedian at 'The Cellar' room in The Underground club in Philadelphia
  • Served as host of the "Picture Page" segments of "Captain Kangaroo's Wake Up"
  • Served as a commercial spokesperson for such products as Jell-O, Kodak and Coca-Cola

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