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William Henry Cosby Jr. (/ ˈ k ɒ z b i / KOZ-bee; born July 12, 1937) is an American retired comedian, actor, and media personality.He performed over a period of decades in film, television, and stand-up comedy, with his longest-running live-action role being that of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992).
Cosby, now 86, was convicted of sexual assault in 2018 and served about three years in jail before his conviction was thrown out in an appeal due to a technicality in 2021. Though he's now a free ...
The Pennsylvania Parole Board turned down the 83-year-old comedian’s petition to ... 2021 at 6:54 AM ... -The Pennsylvania Parole Board has turned down comedian Bill Cosby's petition to be ...
Bill Cosby in 1969. In 2014, multiple allegations emerged that Bill Cosby, an American media personality, had sexually assaulted dozens of women throughout his career. [1] [2] Cosby was well known in the United States for his eccentric image, and gained a reputation as "America's Dad" for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show (1984–1992).
Cosby's acting career continued as he starred in the sitcom The Bill Cosby Show, which ran for two seasons from 1969 to 1971. In 1972, using the Fat Albert character developed during his stand-up routines, Cosby created, produced, and hosted the animated comedy television series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids which ran until 1985, centering on a ...
Lili Bernard is seeking $25M in damages as she claims Bill Cosby drugged and raped her in a New Jersey hotel suite in 1990. ... 2021 at 10:04 AM ... The 84-year-old has been sued for sexual ...
In 1991, Forbes estimated Michael Jackson's net worth at $230 million (equivalent to $515 million in 2023), making him the wealthiest musician and the second wealthiest entertainer, behind comedian Bill Cosby. [2] It is estimated that Jackson's estate is worth over $2 billion as of 2024. [3] [4]
Once known as "America's Dad," actor and comedian Bill Cosby fell from grace in recent years as he faced accusations from more than 60 women that he sexually assaulted them between 1965 and 2008.