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WGNAMESun, Jul 5, 5:00 PMCosby ShowBuy
HBOSGeMon, Jul 6, 3:45 AMMen of HonorBuy
TVLANDMon, Jul 6, 7:00 PMCosby ShowBuy
TVLANDMon, Jul 6, 7:30 PMCosby ShowBuy
WGNAMETue, Jul 7, 4:00 PMCosby ShowBuy
FMCWed, Jul 8, 2:00 AMMother, Jugs and SpeedBuy
TVLANDWed, Jul 8, 7:00 PMCosby ShowBuy
TVLANDWed, Jul 8, 8:00 PMCosby ShowBuy
TVLANDThu, Jul 9, 7:00 PMCosby ShowBuy
TVGNMon, Jul 13, 8:00 PMThe Cast of The Cosby Show: Where Are They NowBuy
WGNAMETue, Jul 14, 4:00 PMCosby ShowBuy
FMCTue, Jul 14, 4:00 PMBill Cosby---'Himself'Buy
FMCTue, Jul 14, 6:00 PMMother, Jugs and SpeedBuy
FMCWed, Jul 15, 2:00 AMBill Cosby---'Himself'Buy
HBOeWed, Jul 15, 3:40 AMMen of HonorBuy
TVLANDWed, Jul 15, 8:00 PMCosby ShowBuy
WGNAMEThu, Jul 16, 4:00 PMCosby ShowBuy

Bill Cosby Biography

Bill Cosby
  • Birth Name: William Henry Cosby Jr.
  • Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/12/1937, Cancer
  • Profession: Actor; comedian; philanthropist; author
Bill Cosby Fast Facts:
  • A passionate believer in higher education, he gave each of his children names that began with the letter "E" standing for "excellence."
  • Early in his career, he was one of the most influential stand-up comedians of all time; his 1986 concert at Radio City Music Hall broke the venue's attendance record.
  • Authored many books, including the two bestsellers: Fatherhood (1986) and Time Flies (1988).
  • The Cosby Show was TV's biggest hit in the '80s (it was No. 1 from 1985-89) and almost single-handedly revived the sitcom genre.
  • Received the Kennedy Center Honors Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998 and was inducted into the Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 1992.
  • Became part owner of the NBA's New Jersey Nets in 1999.
  • Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002.
    Bill Cosby Relationships:
  • Anna Pearl Cosby - Mother
  • Camille Olivia Cosby - Wife
  • Ennis William Cosby - Son
  • Ensa Camille Cosby - Daughter
  • Erika Ranee Cosby - Daughter
  • Erinn Charlene Cosby - Daughter
  • Evin Harrah Cosby - Daughter
  • James Cosby - Brother
  • Robert Cosby - Brother
  • Russell Cosby - Brother
  • William Cosby Sr. - Father

    • Bill Cosby Awards:
  • 1973 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1970 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1966 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Winner
  • 1967 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Winner
  • 1968 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Winner
  • 1970 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
  • 1970 Emmy: Outstanding New Series - Nominee
  • 1969 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Winner
  • 1970 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee
  • 1969 Grammy: Best Comedy Recording - Winner
  • 1986 Grammy: Best Comedy Recording - Winner
  • 1967 Golden Globe: Actor in a Television Series - Nominee
  • 1972 Grammy: Best Recording for Children - Winner
  • 1965 Grammy: Best Comedy Performance - Winner
  • 1966 Grammy: Best Comedy Performance - Winner
  • 1968 Grammy: Best Comedy Recording - Winner
  • 1967 Grammy: Best Comedy Recording - Winner
  • 1964 Grammy: Best Comedy Performance - Winner
  • 1971 Grammy: Best Recording for Children - Winner
  • 1970 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended Temple University, Philadelphia, PA; Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (M.Ed. in Education, 1972); University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (Ed.D. in Education, 1976)
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