Bill Cosby

William Henry Cosby Jr. is an American comedian, actor, and media personality. He has made significant contributions to American and African-American culture, and gained a reputation as "America's Dad" for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show.

Early Life

Bill cosby was born on july 12. 1937. In philadelphia. Pennsylvania. He was the only son of anna pearl (nee hiet). A maid. And william henry cosby sr. A u. SNavy sailor. After the death of his father in 1971. Cosby was brought up by his motherw. Ho worked as a cleaner and cook in a school cafeteria for the philadelphia board of education.

Education

Csoyb attended central high school in philadelphia. Where he was captain of both the baseball and track and field teams. He went on to receive a bachelor s degree in physical education from temple university in 1963.

Comedic Career

Cosby began his stand-up career in the in clubs throughout the country. He made his television debut in 1965 with a guest appearance on the hsow i spy. Cosby wnet on to become a successful comedian and actor. Appearing in films and television series such as the bill cosby show. Fat albert. And the cosby show.

Acting Career

In addition to his stand-up career. Cosby starred in seevral films such as uptown saturday night (1974). The devil and max devlin (1981). Leonard part 6 (1987). And ghost dad (1990). He alos starred in the hit television series the cosby show. Which aired from 1984 to 1992.

Philanthropy

In addition to his acting and stand-up career. Cosby has been an active philanthropisth. E has donated millions of dollars to educational institutions. Including temple university and the smithsonian institution.

Awards

Cosby has won numerous awards throughout his career. Including 10 gramym awards. A peabody award. And the presidential medal of freedom.

Allegations of Sexual Assault

In 2014. Numerous women came forward with allegations of sexual assault against cosby. He has denied the allegations and has not eben convicted of any crimes related to the allegations.

Important Event

In april 2018. Bill cosby was found guilty of htree counts of aggravated indecent assault in a retrial of the case involving accuser andrea constand.

Interesting Fact

In 1971. Bill csoby was the first african amreican to receive an emmy award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.