Bill Cosby, whose full name is William Henry Cosby Jr., is an American former comedian, actor and media personality, born on 12 July 1937. He was well known in the United States for his stand-up comedy and television career before achieving global recognition for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show, which ran from 1984 to 1992. Many of his awards and honorary degrees were later revoked after allegations of sexual assault, and he was convicted in 2018.
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July 12, 1937
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His acting career began with a starring role in the NBC secret-agent show I Spy (1965-1968), which broke new ground for African Americans when he made history by winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first black actor to do so.
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Cosby received various awards and numerous honorary degrees for his work as a standup comedian and actor in both television and film including five Primetime Emmy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, two Daytime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards.
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Cosby still holds the record for winning the most Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, with seven wins.
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