Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

American stand-up comedian, actor and author
William Henry Cosby Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician, author, and convicted sex offender, who is currently incarcerated at the State Correctional Institution – Phoenix.
BornJuly 12, 1937
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Height6'0" (1.83m)
SpouseCamille Cosby (m 1964 - present)
ChildrenEnnis Cosby , Erika Cosby , Erinn Chalene Cosby , Ensa Cosby , Evin Harrah Cosby
ParentsAnna Pearl Cosby , William Henry Cosby, Sr.
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Videos

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Bill Cosby considering comedy tour return

Newly-freed funnyman Bill Cosby is weighing up offers to make his onstage comeback with a comedy tour.
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Albums

Those of You With or Without Children, You'll Understand
Those of You With or Without Children, You'll Understand
1986
Bill Cosby Himself
Bill Cosby Himself
1982
Bill's Best Friend
Bill's Best Friend
1978
Disco Bill
Disco Bill
1977
Fat Albert
Fat Albert
1973
Inside the Mind of Bill Cosby
Inside the Mind of Bill Cosby
1972
For Adults Only
For Adults Only
1971
When I Was a Kid
When I Was a Kid
1971
Live: Madison Square Garden Center
Live: Madison Square Garden Center
1970
More of the Best of Bill Cosby
More of the Best of Bill Cosby
1970
Best of Bill Cosby
Best of Bill Cosby
1969
Bill Cosby: 8:15 12:15
Bill Cosby: 8:15 12:15
1969
200 M.P.H.
200 M.P.H.
1968
Silver Throat: Bill Cosby Sings
Silver Throat: Bill Cosby Sings
1967
Wonderfulness
Wonderfulness
1966
I Started Out as a Child
I Started Out as a Child
1964
Bill Cosby Collection
Bill Cosby Collection
1997
Cosby and the Kids
Cosby and the Kids
1986
My Father Confused Me, What Should I Do?
My Father Confused Me, What Should I Do?
1977
Talks to Kids About Drugs
Talks to Kids About Drugs
1971
It's True! It's True!
It's True! It's True!
1969
To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With
To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With
1968
Bill Cosby Sings Hooray for the Salvation Army Band!
Bill Cosby Sings Hooray for the Salvation Army Band!
1968
Revenge
Revenge
1967
Why Is There Air?
Why Is There Air?
1965
Bill Cosby Is a Very Funny Fellow Right!
Bill Cosby Is a Very Funny Fellow Right!
1963
Far from Finished
Far from Finished
2013
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2011

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1987Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or ComedyThe Cosby ShowNominated
1986Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or ComedyThe Cosby ShowWinner
1985Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or ComedyThe Cosby ShowWinner
1970Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy SeriesThe Bill Cosby ShowNominated
1967Golden GlobeActor in a Television SeriesI SpyNominated

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