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Bill Cosby

American entertainer (born 1937)

Not to be confused with Bill Cobbs, William Cosby, or Bing Crosby.

Bill Cosby
Cosby in 1969
Birth name	William Henry Cosby Jr.
Born	(1937-07-12) July 12, 1937 (age 87) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Medium	Stand-up comedy, film, television
Education	Temple University (BS) University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA, EdD)
Years active	1961–2014
Genres	Observational comedy, Surreal humor, satire, deadpan
Spouse
Children	5, including Erika and Ennis
Notable works and roles	Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids The Cosby Show Bill Cosby: Himself

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

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Bill Cosby Biography

Date of Birth:
Jul 12, 1937Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Penn, USA

Biography

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Bill Cosby Biography

Born: July 12, 1937
Germantown, Pennsylvania
African American comedian and actor

An entertainer for many decades, Bill Cosby has starred in live performances and films, recorded albums, written books, and created television shows. His long-running, hugely popular The Cosby Show was in the top of the television ratings from its debut in 1984 through 1992.

Early years

William Henry Cosby Jr. was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, on July 12, 1937, to Anna and William Cosby. One of Cosby's four brothers died at age six. Cosby's father joined the navy and was away from home for months at a time. Cosby, as the oldest son, helped his mother pay the bills by doing odd jobs such as delivering groceries and shining shoes.

Bill was regarded as a comedian even as a child. He particularly enjoyed the comedy of Sid Caesar (1922–). In high school he was captain of the track and football teams, and played basketball and baseball. He tried to keep up with his schoolwork, but he dropped out of high school to join the navy in the early 1950s. Cosby's mother had always stressed the importance of education to her children. She would often read books to them, including Mark Twain (1835–1910) novels and the Bible. E