About Bill Cosby
William Henry Cosby Jr. is an American former comedian, actor, and media personality. Often deemed a trailblazer for African Americans in the entertainment industry, Cosby was well known in the United States for his stand-up comedy routines and television career before achieving global recognition for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). He was also prolific in advertising for decades and was the recipient of numerous awards and honorary degrees throughout his career, many of which were revoked after dozens of allegations of sexual assault were made against him, starting in 2014 and culminating in a 2018 conviction for aggravated indecent assault.
Known for:
The Cosby Show
Notable works:
Time flies
Awards:
Presidential Medal of Freedom|Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor|Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series|Golden Globe Awards|Daytime Emmy Award|Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay|Kennedy Center Honors|Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture|Mark Twain Prize for American Humor|Spingarn Medal|Library of Congress Living Legend|Marian Anderson Award|Paul Robeson Award|honorary degree from Spelman College|Theodore Roosevelt Award|United Nations Peace Medal|star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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