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Bill Cosby

Bio: William Henry "Bill" Cosby Jr. (born July 12, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer and convicted sex offender
Born: Mon, Jul 12 1937
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Bill Cosby is 87 years old
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Poster of Bill Cosby: Walking Free
Bill Cosby: Walking Free
Bill Cosby was
84 in Bill Cosby: Walking Free
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 04 2022
Poster of I Am Richard Pryor
I Am Richard Pryor
Bill Cosby was
81 in I Am Richard Pryor
as 'Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 12 2019
Poster of Bill Cosby: An American Scandal
Bill Cosby: An American Scandal
Bill Cosby was
79 in Bill Cosby: An American Scandal
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jun 05 2017
Poster of Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon
Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon
Bill Cosby was
79 in Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jun 05 2017
Poster of Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Nelson Mandela Redrawn
Bill Cosby was
77 in Nelson Mandela Redrawn
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 18 2014
Poster of Keep On Keepin’ On
Keep On Keepin’ On
Bill Cosby was
76 in Keep On Keepin’ On
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of Bill Cosby: Far From Finished
Bill Cosby: Far From Finished
Bill Cosby was
76 in Bill Cosby: Far From Finished
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Moms Mabley
Moms Mabley
Bill Cosby was
75 in Moms Mabley
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 20 2013
Poster of After Newtown: Guns in America
After Newtown: Guns in America
Bill Cosby was
75 in After Newtown: Guns in America
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 19 2013
Poster of B.B. King: The Life of Riley
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
Bill Cosby was
75 in B.B. King: The Life of Riley
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 15 2012
Poster of Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Bill Cosby was
74 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of Goose
Goose
Bill Cosby was
74 in Goose
Sun, Feb 26 2012
Poster of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Bill Cosby was
71 in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
Bill Cosby was
71 in Miles Davis: Kind of Blue
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Oct 27 2008
Poster of Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
Bill Cosby was
70 in Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 23 2008
Poster of Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
Bill Cosby was
69 in Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 11 2007
Poster of Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Bill Cosby was
69 in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 10 2007
Poster of The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits
The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits
Bill Cosby was
69 in The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 25 2006
Poster of Buffy Sainte-Marie: A Multimedia Life
Buffy Sainte-Marie: A Multimedia Life
Bill Cosby was
69 in Buffy Sainte-Marie: A Multimedia Life
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 01 2006
Poster of The Shame of a City
The Shame of a City
Bill Cosby was
68 in The Shame of a City
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Apr 06 2006
Poster of The Pact
The Pact
Bill Cosby was
68 in The Pact
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class
Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class
Bill Cosby was
68 in Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 31 2005
Poster of Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling
Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling
Bill Cosby was
67 in Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 05 2005
Poster of The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
Bill Cosby was
67 in The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 23 2005
Poster of Fat Albert
Fat Albert
Bill Cosby was
67 in Fat Albert
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 25 2004
Poster of Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Bill Cosby was
67 in Los Angeles Plays Itself
as 'Al Hickey in Hickey & Boggs (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 28 2004
Poster of The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
Bill Cosby was
67 in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made
as 'Leonard Parker (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 13 2004
Poster of Baadasssss!
Baadasssss!
Bill Cosby was
66 in Baadasssss!
as 'himself'.
Fri, May 28 2004
Poster of Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle
Bill Cosby was
66 in Lightning in a Bottle
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 12 2004
Poster of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Bill Cosby was
66 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Jack Paar: Smart Television
Jack Paar: Smart Television
Bill Cosby was
66 in Jack Paar: Smart Television
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 29 2003
Poster of Comedian
Comedian
Bill Cosby was
65 in Comedian
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 11 2002
Poster of The Cosby Show: A Look Back
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
Bill Cosby was
64 in The Cosby Show: A Look Back
as 'Self / Dr. Cliff Huxtable (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 19 2002
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Bill Cosby was
64 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Bill Cosby was
62 in The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Wed, May 31 2000
Poster of 4 Little Girls
4 Little Girls
Bill Cosby was
59 in 4 Little Girls
as 'Self - Educator'.
Wed, Jul 09 1997
Poster of Jack
Jack
Bill Cosby was
59 in Jack
as 'Lawrence Woodruff'.
Fri, Aug 09 1996
Poster of I Spy Returns
I Spy Returns
Bill Cosby was
56 in I Spy Returns
as 'Alexander Scott'.
Thu, Feb 03 1994
Poster of The Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney
The Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney
Bill Cosby was
56 in The Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 11 1994
Poster of The Meteor Man
The Meteor Man
Bill Cosby was
56 in The Meteor Man
as 'Marvin'.
Fri, Aug 06 1993
Poster of The One, the Only... Groucho
The One, the Only... Groucho
Bill Cosby was
53 in The One, the Only... Groucho
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 28 1991
Poster of Ghost Dad
Ghost Dad
Bill Cosby was
52 in Ghost Dad
as 'Elliot Hopper'.
Fri, Jun 29 1990
Poster of Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration!
Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration!
Bill Cosby was
52 in Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration!
Thu, Jun 07 1990
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Bill Cosby was
52 in The Earth Day Special
as 'Dr. Cliff Huxtable'.
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
Bill Cosby was
52 in Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 04 1990
Poster of Sesame Street: 20 Years ... and Still Counting!
Sesame Street: 20 Years ... and Still Counting!
Bill Cosby was
51 in Sesame Street: 20 Years ... and Still Counting!
as 'Himself - Host'.
Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of Leonard Part 6
Leonard Part 6
Bill Cosby was
50 in Leonard Part 6
as 'Leonard'.
Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of Bill Cosby: 49
Bill Cosby: 49
Bill Cosby was
49 in Bill Cosby: 49
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Apr 01 1987
Poster of Miles Ahead: The Music of Miles Davis
Miles Ahead: The Music of Miles Davis
Bill Cosby was
49 in Miles Ahead: The Music of Miles Davis
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 17 1986
Poster of TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Bill Cosby was
48 in TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 16 1986
Poster of In Remembrance of Martin
In Remembrance of Martin
Bill Cosby was
48 in In Remembrance of Martin
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 08 1986
Poster of Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Bill Cosby was
48 in Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of Bill Cosby: Himself
Bill Cosby: Himself
Bill Cosby was
45 in Bill Cosby: Himself
as 'Himself'.
Fri, May 20 1983
Poster of The Fat Albert Easter Special
The Fat Albert Easter Special
Bill Cosby was
44 in The Fat Albert Easter Special
as 'Fat Albert Robertson / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice)'.
Sat, Apr 03 1982
Poster of The Devil and Max Devlin
The Devil and Max Devlin
Bill Cosby was
43 in The Devil and Max Devlin
as 'Barney Satin'.
Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Bill Cosby was
42 in Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 23 1979
Poster of A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Bill Cosby was
41 in A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as 'Self (Twins) (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 01 1979
Poster of California Suite
California Suite
Bill Cosby was
41 in California Suite
as 'Dr. Willis Panama'.
Fri, Dec 15 1978
Poster of Top Secret
Top Secret
Bill Cosby was
40 in Top Secret
as 'Aaron Strickland'.
Sun, Jun 04 1978
Poster of The Fat Albert Christmas Special
The Fat Albert Christmas Special
Bill Cosby was
40 in The Fat Albert Christmas Special
as 'Fat Albert / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 18 1977
Poster of The Fat Albert Halloween Special
The Fat Albert Halloween Special
Bill Cosby was
40 in The Fat Albert Halloween Special
as 'Fat Albert Robertson / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice)'.
Mon, Oct 24 1977
Poster of A Piece of the Action
A Piece of the Action
Bill Cosby was
40 in A Piece of the Action
as 'Dave Anderson'.
Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of Mother, Jugs & Speed
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Bill Cosby was
38 in Mother, Jugs & Speed
as 'Mother'.
Wed, May 26 1976
Poster of Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again
Bill Cosby was
38 in Let's Do It Again
as 'Billy Foster'.
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Uptown Saturday Night
Uptown Saturday Night
Bill Cosby was
37 in Uptown Saturday Night
as 'Wardell Franklin'.
Fri, Jul 26 1974
Poster of The Chocolate Princess
The Chocolate Princess
Bill Cosby was
36 in The Chocolate Princess
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Weird Harold Special
The Weird Harold Special
Bill Cosby was
35 in The Weird Harold Special
Fri, May 04 1973
Poster of Hickey & Boggs
Hickey & Boggs
Bill Cosby was
35 in Hickey & Boggs
as 'Al Hickey'.
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of To All My Friends on Shore
To All My Friends on Shore
Bill Cosby was
34 in To All My Friends on Shore
as 'Blue'.
Fri, Feb 25 1972
Poster of Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables
Bill Cosby was
34 in Aesop's Fables
as 'Aesop'.
Sun, Oct 31 1971
Poster of Goin' Back to Indiana
Goin' Back to Indiana
Bill Cosby was
34 in Goin' Back to Indiana
as 'Scoop Newsworthy'.
Sun, Sep 19 1971
Poster of Man and Boy
Man and Boy
Bill Cosby was
33 in Man and Boy
as 'Caleb Revers'.
Wed, Jun 23 1971
Poster of Diana!
Diana!
Bill Cosby was
33 in Diana!
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 18 1971
Poster of Bill Cosby on Prejudice
Bill Cosby on Prejudice
Bill Cosby was
33 in Bill Cosby on Prejudice
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Bill Cosby was
32 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 24 1970
Poster of Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
Bill Cosby was
32 in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed
Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed
Bill Cosby was
31 in Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed
as 'Self - Host / Narrator'.
Sat, Aug 31 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Case Against Cosby
The Case Against Cosby
Bill Cosby was
85+ in The Case Against Cosby
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 2022
Poster of We Need to Talk About Cosby
We Need to Talk About Cosby
Bill Cosby was
84+ in We Need to Talk About Cosby
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 2022
Poster of When Ruby Wax Met...
When Ruby Wax Met...
Bill Cosby was
84+ in When Ruby Wax Met...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 22 2021
Poster of Basketball: A Love Story
Basketball: A Love Story
Bill Cosby was
81+ in Basketball: A Love Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 2018
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Bill Cosby was
76+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of The Jay Leno Show
The Jay Leno Show
Bill Cosby was
72+ in The Jay Leno Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Becker
Becker
Bill Cosby was
61+ in Becker
as 'Hilton Lucas (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Kids Say the Darndest Things
Kids Say the Darndest Things
Bill Cosby was
60+ in Kids Say the Darndest Things
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
Bill Cosby was
59+ in Cosby
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Bill Cosby was
58+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Ruby Wax Meets
Ruby Wax Meets
Bill Cosby was
58+ in Ruby Wax Meets
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1996
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Bill Cosby was
57+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Phil'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of The Cosby Mysteries
The Cosby Mysteries
Bill Cosby was
56+ in The Cosby Mysteries
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1994
Poster of Zone interdite
Zone interdite
Bill Cosby was
55+ in Zone interdite
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 07 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Bill Cosby was
54+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Bill Cosby was
50+ in A Different World
as 'Heathcliff Huxtable'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Bill Cosby was
47+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Heathcliff Huxtable'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Bill Cosby was
45+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Late Night with David Letterman
Late Night with David Letterman
Bill Cosby was
44+ in Late Night with David Letterman
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Bill Cosby was
44+ in Entertainment Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Bill Cosby was
41+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Cos
Cos
Bill Cosby was
39+ in Cos
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1976
Poster of Doug Henning's World of Magic
Doug Henning's World of Magic
Bill Cosby was
38+ in Doug Henning's World of Magic
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 1975
Poster of Cher
Cher
Bill Cosby was
37+ in Cher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Bill Cosby was
35+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of The New Bill Cosby Show
The New Bill Cosby Show
Bill Cosby was
35+ in The New Bill Cosby Show
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Bill Cosby was
35+ in Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
as 'Fat Albert Robertson, Mushmouth, Bill Cosby'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1972
Poster of The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
Bill Cosby was
35+ in The Midnight Special
as 'Self, Self / Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972
Poster of The Electric Company
The Electric Company
Bill Cosby was
34+ in The Electric Company
as 'The Milk Man'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 25 1971
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Bill Cosby was
33+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Bill Cosby was
33+ in The Flip Wilson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Don Knotts Show
The Don Knotts Show
Bill Cosby was
33+ in The Don Knotts Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1970
Poster of The Bill Cosby Show
The Bill Cosby Show
Bill Cosby was
32+ in The Bill Cosby Show
as 'Chet Kincaid'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of Of Black America
Of Black America
Bill Cosby was
30+ in Of Black America
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 02 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Bill Cosby was
30+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Bill Cosby was
28+ in The Dean Martin Show
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of I Spy
I Spy
Bill Cosby was
28+ in I Spy
as 'Alexander Scott'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Bill Cosby was
26+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Comedian'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bill Cosby was
26+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bill Cosby was
25+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self, Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Bill Cosby was
24+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The David Susskind Show
The David Susskind Show
Bill Cosby was
21+ in The David Susskind Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1959
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Bill Cosby was
12+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
Bill Cosby was
11+ in The Emmy Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Bill Cosby was
10+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self - Comedian'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Meet the Press
Meet the Press
Bill Cosby was
10+ in Meet the Press
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 06 1947