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.
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Awards & Honors
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
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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
