Here’s a look at the life of comedian and actor Bill Cosby.
Personal:
Birth date: July 12, 1937
Birth place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Birth name: William Henry Cosby Jr.
Father: William Henry Sr., US Navy mess steward
Mother: Anna (Hite) Cosby
Marriage: Camille (Hanks) Cosby (January 25, 1964-present)
Children: Evin, 1976; Ensa, 1973-2018; Ennis, 1969-1997; Erinn, 1966; Erika, 1965
Education: Attended Temple University, 1961-1962; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.A, 1972; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Ed.D, 1977
Military service: US Navy, 1956-1960
Other Facts:
More than 50 women have publicly accused Cosby of raping or assaulting them over the past 40 years.The comedian vehemently denied any wrongdoing. In April 2018, after two trials, Cosby was convicted for sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in a Philadelphia suburb in 2004.
Many organizations, including educational, advertising and media, have either rescinded awards and honors, or scrubbed Cosby’s name from their websites.
Spokesperson for Jell-O for 25 years, beginning in 1974.
All of his children have names beginning with an E, to represent excellence.
Nominated for 17 Grammy Awards and has won nine.
Nominated for eight Primetime Emmy
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Bill Cosby
American entertainer (born 1937)
Not to be confused with Bill Cobbs, William Cosby, or Bing Crosby.
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Cosby in 1969 |
Birth name | William Henry Cosby Jr. |
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Born | (1937-07-12) July 12, 1937 (age 87) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Medium | Stand-up comedy, film, television |
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Education | Temple University (BS) University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA, EdD) |
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Years active | 1961–2014 |
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Genres | Observational comedy, Surreal humor, satire, deadpan |
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Spouse |
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Children | 5, including Erika and Ennis |
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Notable works and roles | Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids The Cosby Show Bill Cosby: Himself |
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William Henry Cosby Jr. (KOZ-bee; born July 12, 1937) is an American retired comedian, actor, and media personality. Often cited as a trailblazer for African Americans in the entertainment industry,[1][2][3] Cosby was a film, television, and stand-up comedy star, with his longest-running live-action role being that of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). He also released several stand-up comedy albums and was a popular spokesperson in advertising for decades. Cosby was well known in the United States for his fatherly image and gained a reputation as "America's Dad". Since 2014, dozen