Portrait of Phylicia Rashād

Phylicia Rashād

Bio: Phylicia Rashād (née Ayers-Allen; June 19, 1948) is an American Tony Award-winning actress and singer, best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the long-running NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, which earned her Emmy Award nominations in 1985 and 1986. She reprised her role on the sitcom A Different World
Born: Sat, Jun 19 1948
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Phylicia Rashād is 76 years old
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of The Beekeeper
The Beekeeper
Phylicia Rashād was 75 in The Beekeeper as 'Eloise Parker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 2024
Poster of Heaven Down Here
Heaven Down Here
Phylicia Rashād was 75 in Heaven Down Here as 'Nancy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 2023
Poster of Our Son
Our Son
Phylicia Rashād was 75 in Our Son as 'Maya'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 2023
Poster of Being Mary Tyler Moore
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Phylicia Rashād was 74 in Being Mary Tyler Moore as 'Self (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 2023
Poster of Creed III
Creed III
Phylicia Rashād was 74 in Creed III as 'Mary-Anne Creed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 2023
Poster of tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM!
Phylicia Rashād was 73 in tick, tick... BOOM! as '"Sunday" Legend #12'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 2021
Poster of Show of Titles
Show of Titles
Phylicia Rashād was 72 in Show of Titles as '"There's No Business Like Show Business" Performer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 2021
Poster of Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Phylicia Rashād was 72 in Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 2021
Poster of Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous
Phylicia Rashād was 72 in Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous as 'Anna Campbell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 2021
Poster of Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Phylicia Rashād was 72 in Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2021
Poster of Soul
Soul
Phylicia Rashād was 72 in Soul as 'Libba Gardner (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2020
Poster of Between the World and Me
Between the World and Me
Phylicia Rashād was 72 in Between the World and Me as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 2020
Poster of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Phylicia Rashād was 72 in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey as 'Grandmother Journey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2020
Poster of Black Box
Black Box
Phylicia Rashād was 72 in Black Box as 'Lillian'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 2020
Poster of Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Phylicia Rashād was 72 in Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King as 'Self - Actress'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 2020
Poster of A Fall from Grace
A Fall from Grace
Phylicia Rashād was 71 in A Fall from Grace as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 2020
Poster of Creed II
Creed II
Phylicia Rashād was 70 in Creed II as 'Mary Anne Creed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 2018
Poster of Charlie's Place
Charlie's Place
Phylicia Rashād was 69 in Charlie's Place as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 2018
Poster of Tour de Pharmacy
Tour de Pharmacy
Phylicia Rashād was 69 in Tour de Pharmacy as 'Victoria Young'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2017
Poster of JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala
JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala
Phylicia Rashād was 68 in JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 23 2017
Poster of Creed
Creed
Phylicia Rashād was 67 in Creed as 'Mary Anne Creed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 2015
Poster of Emily & Tim
Emily & Tim
Phylicia Rashād was 67 in Emily & Tim as 'Emily (Segment 5)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 2015
Poster of August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Phylicia Rashād was 66 in August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
Phylicia Rashād was 66 in Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 22 2014
Poster of Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias
Phylicia Rashād was 64 in Steel Magnolias as 'Clairee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 2012
Poster of Good Deeds
Good Deeds
Phylicia Rashād was 63 in Good Deeds as 'Wilimena Deeds'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 2012
Poster of Change of Plans
Change of Plans
Phylicia Rashād was 62 in Change of Plans as 'Dorothy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 2011
Poster of Frankie & Alice
Frankie & Alice
Phylicia Rashād was 62 in Frankie & Alice as 'Edna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2010
Poster of For Colored Girls
For Colored Girls
Phylicia Rashād was 62 in For Colored Girls as 'Gilda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Just Wright
Just Wright
Phylicia Rashād was 61 in Just Wright as 'Ella McKnight'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 2010
Poster of A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
Phylicia Rashād was 59 in A Raisin in the Sun as 'Lena Younger'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 2008
Poster of The Cosby Show: A Look Back
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
Phylicia Rashād was 53 in The Cosby Show: A Look Back as 'Self / Clair Huxtable (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 19 2002
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Phylicia Rashād was 53 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
Phylicia Rashād was 52 in Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man as 'Cassandra Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Old Settler
The Old Settler
Phylicia Rashād was 52 in The Old Settler as 'Elizabeth Barney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 2001
Poster of The Visit
The Visit
Phylicia Rashād was 52 in The Visit as 'Dr. Coles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2001
Poster of Free of Eden
Free of Eden
Phylicia Rashād was 50 in Free of Eden as 'Desiree'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1999
Poster of Dinosaur: The Ride - Pre-Show Video
Dinosaur: The Ride - Pre-Show Video
Phylicia Rashād was 49 in Dinosaur: The Ride - Pre-Show Video as 'Dr. Helen Marsh'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1998
Poster of Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Phylicia Rashād was 47 in Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored as 'Ma Ponk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1996
Poster of The Babysitter's Seduction
The Babysitter's Seduction
Phylicia Rashād was 47 in The Babysitter's Seduction as 'Kate Jacobs'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1996
Poster of The Possession of Michael D.
The Possession of Michael D.
Phylicia Rashād was 46 in The Possession of Michael D. as 'Dr. Marion Hale (Psychiatrist)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 1995
Poster of David's Mother
David's Mother
Phylicia Rashād was 45 in David's Mother as 'Gladys Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1994
Poster of Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Phylicia Rashād was 45 in Hallelujah as 'Mayor Turner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1993
Poster of Jailbirds
Jailbirds
Phylicia Rashād was 42 in Jailbirds as 'Janice Grant'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1991
Poster of Polly: Comin' Home!
Polly: Comin' Home!
Phylicia Rashād was 42 in Polly: Comin' Home! as 'Aunt Polly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Phylicia Rashād was 41 in The Earth Day Special as 'Clair Huxtable'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Polly
Polly
Phylicia Rashād was 41 in Polly as 'Aunt Polly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1989
Poster of False Witness
False Witness
Phylicia Rashād was 41 in False Witness as 'Lynne Jacobi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1989
Poster of Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Phylicia Rashād was 40 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Disneyland Cleaning Lady'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Phylicia Rashād was 38 in Uncle Tom's Cabin as 'Eliza'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 1987
Poster of We're Fighting Back
We're Fighting Back
Phylicia Rashād was 32 in We're Fighting Back
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1981
Poster of The Broad Coalition
The Broad Coalition
Phylicia Rashād was 23 in The Broad Coalition
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Coretta Scott
Coretta Scott
Phylicia Rashād will be 76+ in Coretta Scott as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of R&B
R&B
Phylicia Rashād will be 76+ in R&B as 'Naomi'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
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 Diarra from Detroit
Diarra from Detroit
Phylicia Rashād was 75+ in Diarra from Detroit as 'Vonda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 21 2024
Poster of Curses!
Curses!
Phylicia Rashād was 75+ in Curses! as 'Georgia Snitker (voice), Georgia (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 26 2023
Poster of Inside the Black Box
Inside the Black Box
Phylicia Rashād was 73+ in Inside the Black Box
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 2022
Poster of Little America
Little America
Phylicia Rashād was 71+ in Little America as 'Margaret Jean the Queen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Phylicia Rashād was 71+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of David Makes Man
David Makes Man
Phylicia Rashād was 71+ in David Makes Man as 'Dr. Woods-Trap'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 14 2019
Poster of Station 19
Station 19
Phylicia Rashād was 69+ in Station 19 as 'Pilar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 22 2018
Poster of The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Phylicia Rashād was 68+ in The Good Fight as 'Renetta Clark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 2017
Poster of This Is Us
This Is Us
Phylicia Rashād was 68+ in This Is Us as 'Carol Clarke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Jean-Claude Van Johnson
Jean-Claude Van Johnson
Phylicia Rashād was 68+ in Jean-Claude Van Johnson as 'Jane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 19 2016
Poster of Do No Harm
Do No Harm
Phylicia Rashād was 64+ in Do No Harm as 'Dr. Vanessa Young'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 31 2013
Poster of Sofia the First
Sofia the First
Phylicia Rashād was 64+ in Sofia the First as 'Mountain Witch (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of Psych
Psych
Phylicia Rashād was 58+ in Psych as 'Winnifred Guster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Phylicia Rashād was 57+ in Everybody Hates Chris
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Phylicia Rashād was 56+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Nell Timms'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Bull
Bull
Phylicia Rashād was 52+ in Bull
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 15 2000
Poster of Little Bill
Little Bill
Phylicia Rashād was 51+ in Little Bill as 'Brenda Glover (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
Phylicia Rashād was 48+ in Cosby as 'Ruth Lucas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Phylicia Rashād was 47+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of In the House
In the House
Phylicia Rashād was 46+ in In the House
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Phylicia Rashād was 46+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Lady Fulton (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Phylicia Rashād was 46+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Elizabeth Jessup'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Phylicia Rashād was 45+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Blossom
Blossom
Phylicia Rashād was 42+ in Blossom
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 1990
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Phylicia Rashād was 39+ in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as 'Jane Goodfellow (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 14 1987
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Phylicia Rashād was 39+ in A Different World as 'Clair Huxtable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Phylicia Rashād was 36+ in The Cosby Show as 'Clair Huxtable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Phylicia Rashād was 34+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Phylicia Rashād was 7+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956