When was Bill Cosby born?

Bill Cosby was born on 12 July 1937 in Philadelphia.

Where did Bill Cosby study?

Bill Cosby was educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst, Temple University, Germantown High School.

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Bill Cosby

American actor and comedian (born 1937)

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William Henry Cosby Jr. ( KOZ-bee; born July 12, 1937) is an American former comedian, actor, and media personality. Often deemed a trailblazer for African Americans in the entertainment industry, Cosby was well known in the United States for his stand-up comedy routines and television career before achieving global recognition for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992).

Quick facts

Born: 12 July 1937 wd
Place of birth: Philadelphia wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: television actor, comedian, writer, dub actor, composer, singer wd
Political party: Democratic Party wd
Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Temple University, Germantown High School wd
Spouse: Camille Cosby wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Awards wd

Spingarn Medal (1985)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2002)
Marian Anderson Award (2009)
Daytime Emmy Award
Library of Congress Living Legend
Theodore Roosevelt Award (1982)
Kennedy Center Honors
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2009)
United Nations Peace Medal (1987)
Paul Robeson Award (2006)
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture (1988)
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor (1988)
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay (1988)
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (1966)
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

About

Cosby began his career as a stand-up comic at the Hungry I nightclub in San Francisco in 1961, and primarily performed observational comedy in a conversational style. He released LP records of numerous standup specials starting with Bill Cosby Is a Very Funny Fellow...Right! (1963) and starred in the comedy film Bill Cosby: Himself (1983). Cosby still holds the record for winning the most Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, with seven wins. His acting career began with a starring role in the NBC secret-agent show I Spy (1965–1968), which broke new ground for African Americans when he made history by winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first black actor to do so.

Cosby made his film debut starring in Man and Boy (1971) followed by Hickey & Boggs (1972), Uptown Saturday Night (1974), Let's Do It Again (1975), A Piece of the Action (1977), Leonard Part 6 (1987), and Ghost Dad (1990). He produced and starred in a series of television sitcoms such as The Bill Cosby Show (1969–1971), Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–1985) and The Cosby Show (1984–1992) as well as its spin-off A Different World (1987–1993), The Cosby Mysteries (1994–1995), and Cosby (1996–2000). He hosted Kids Say the Darndest Things (1998–2000). During his prolific career he advertised numerous products including the Jell-O ice pop treats Pudding Pop.

Over 60 women have accused Cosby of various offenses, including rape, drug-facilitated sexual assault,…

Questions

When was Bill Cosby born?: Bill Cosby was born on 12 July 1937 in Philadelphia.
Where did Bill Cosby study?: Bill Cosby was educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst, Temple University, Germantown High School.

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