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| Birth name | William Henry Cosby, Jr. |
| Born | (1937-07-12) July 12, 1937 (age 87) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, Film, Television, Books |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1962 - present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, Improvisational comedy, Physical comedy |
| Subject(s) | Childhood, Family, Parenting, Marriage, Aging, Everyday life |
| Spouse | Camille Hanks (1964 - Present) (5 children) |
| Notable works and roles | Alexander Scott in I Spy Host and voices in Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids Himself in Bill Cosby: Himself Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable in The Cosby Show |
| Website | billcosby.com |
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr., Ed.D. (born July 12 1937) is an American actor, comedian, television producer, and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a vanguard role in the 1960s action show I Spy. He later starred in his own series, The Bill Cosby Show, in the late 1960s. He was one of the major characters on the children's television show for its first two seasons, and created the humorous educational cartoon series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, about a group of young friends growing up in the city. Cosby also acted in numerous films, although none has received the acclaim of his television work.
During the 1980s, Cosby produced and starred in what is considered one of the decade's defining cultural sitcoms, The Cosby Show, which aired from 1984 to 1992. The sitcom featured an upper-middle class African-American family without resorting to the kinds of stereotypes previously seen among African-Americans in prime-time television. While some argued that The Cosby Show ignored the issues of racial inequity still prevalent in society, many agreed that it showcased positive role models.
Cosby was active in showbusiness in the 1990s, starring in Cosby, which first aired in 1996, and hosting Kids Say the Darndest Things, which began in 1998, as well as making more movies. He has also continued appearing on the stand-up circuit. His material consists mainly of anecdotal tales, often dealing with his upbringing and raising his own family, and he is known for having a clean, family-friendly routine.
His good-natured, fatherly image has made him a popular personality and earned him the nickname of "America's Dad," and he has also been a sought-after spokesman for products like Jell-O Pudding, Kodak film, Coca-Cola, and the defunct retail chain Service Merchandise.
Early life
His father, Bing Cosby, was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS when he was at the age of five years old. He later met his future wife, Yo-Yo-Ma Cosby.
When Bill Cosby was born, he made a friend. His friend's name was Mr. T. They had lots of gay sex together and liked to pity the foos who didn't like to get in on the action.
Later in life, he came across a man by the name of Chuck Norris. Cosby offended Mr. Norris, who later round-house kicked him upside the head.
Cosby was pronounced dead at the scene. (October 14th, 2007)