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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
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Poster of The Beekeeper
The Beekeeper
Phylicia Rashād was
75 in The Beekeeper
as 'Eloise Parker'.
Mon, Jan 08 2024
Poster of Heaven Down Here
Heaven Down Here
Phylicia Rashād was
75 in Heaven Down Here
as 'Nancy'.
Thu, Dec 14 2023
Poster of Our Son
Our Son
Phylicia Rashād was
75 in Our Son
as 'Maya'.
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)'.
Mon, Mar 13 2023
Poster of Creed III
Creed III
Phylicia Rashād was
74 in Creed III
as 'Mary-Anne Creed'.
Wed, Mar 01 2023
Poster of tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM!
Phylicia Rashād was
73 in tick, tick... BOOM!
as '"Sunday" Legend #12'.
Thu, Nov 11 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'.
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'.
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)'.
Fri, Mar 26 2021
Poster of Soul
Soul
Phylicia Rashād was
72 in Soul
as 'Libba Gardner (voice)'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 06 2020
Poster of Black Box
Black Box
Phylicia Rashād was
72 in Black Box
as 'Lillian'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jan 17 2020
Poster of Creed II
Creed II
Phylicia Rashād was
70 in Creed II
as 'Mary Anne Creed'.
Wed, Nov 21 2018
Poster of Charlie's Place
Charlie's Place
Phylicia Rashād was
69 in Charlie's Place
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Apr 26 2018
Poster of Tour de Pharmacy
Tour de Pharmacy
Phylicia Rashād was
69 in Tour de Pharmacy
as 'Victoria Young'.
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'.
Tue, May 23 2017
Poster of Creed
Creed
Phylicia Rashād was
67 in Creed
as 'Mary Anne Creed'.
Wed, Nov 25 2015
Poster of Emily & Tim
Emily & Tim
Phylicia Rashād was
67 in Emily & Tim
as 'Emily (Segment 5)'.
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
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'.
Sun, Jun 22 2014
Poster of Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias
Phylicia Rashād was
64 in Steel Magnolias
as 'Clairee'.
Sun, Oct 07 2012
Poster of Good Deeds
Good Deeds
Phylicia Rashād was
63 in Good Deeds
as 'Wilimena Deeds'.
Thu, Feb 23 2012
Poster of Change of Plans
Change of Plans
Phylicia Rashād was
62 in Change of Plans
as 'Dorothy'.
Sat, Jan 08 2011
Poster of Frankie & Alice
Frankie & Alice
Phylicia Rashād was
62 in Frankie & Alice
as 'Edna'.
Fri, Dec 10 2010
Poster of For Colored Girls
For Colored Girls
Phylicia Rashād was
62 in For Colored Girls
as 'Gilda'.
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Just Wright
Just Wright
Phylicia Rashād was
61 in Just Wright
as 'Ella McKnight'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Old Settler
The Old Settler
Phylicia Rashād was
52 in The Old Settler
as 'Elizabeth Barney'.
Wed, Apr 25 2001
Poster of The Visit
The Visit
Phylicia Rashād was
52 in The Visit
as 'Dr. Coles'.
Fri, Apr 20 2001
Poster of Free of Eden
Free of Eden
Phylicia Rashād was
50 in Free of Eden
as 'Desiree'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
Tue, May 02 1995
Poster of David's Mother
David's Mother
Phylicia Rashād was
45 in David's Mother
as 'Gladys Johnson'.
Sun, Apr 10 1994
Poster of Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Phylicia Rashād was
45 in Hallelujah
as 'Mayor Turner'.
Wed, Dec 22 1993
Poster of Jailbirds
Jailbirds
Phylicia Rashād was
42 in Jailbirds
as 'Janice Grant'.
Thu, May 16 1991
Poster of Polly: Comin' Home!
Polly: Comin' Home!
Phylicia Rashād was
42 in Polly: Comin' Home!
as 'Aunt Polly'.
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'.
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Polly
Polly
Phylicia Rashād was
41 in Polly
as 'Aunt Polly'.
Sun, Nov 12 1989
Poster of False Witness
False Witness
Phylicia Rashād was
41 in False Witness
as 'Lynne Jacobi'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Jun 14 1987
Poster of We're Fighting Back
We're Fighting Back
Phylicia Rashād was
32 in We're Fighting Back
Tue, Apr 28 1981
Poster of The Broad Coalition
The Broad Coalition
Phylicia Rashād was
23 in The Broad Coalition
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Coretta Scott
Coretta Scott
Phylicia Rashād will be
76+ in Coretta Scott
as 'Narrator'.
Unreleased
Poster of R&B
R&B
Phylicia Rashād will be
76+ in R&B
as 'Naomi'.
Unreleased

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 Diarra from Detroit
Diarra from Detroit
Phylicia Rashād was
75+ in Diarra from Detroit
as 'Vonda'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 21 2024
Poster of Curses!
Curses!
Phylicia Rashād was
75+ in Curses!
as 'Georgia Snitker (voice), Georgia (voice)'.
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
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Phylicia Rashād was
71+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 14 2019
Poster of Station 19
Station 19
Phylicia Rashād was
69+ in Station 19
as 'Pilar'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of Psych
Psych
Phylicia Rashād was
58+ in Psych
as 'Winnifred Guster'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Phylicia Rashād was
57+ in Everybody Hates Chris
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Bull
Bull
Phylicia Rashād was
52+ in Bull
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 15 2000
Poster of Little Bill
Little Bill
Phylicia Rashād was
51+ in Little Bill
as 'Brenda Glover (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
Phylicia Rashād was
48+ in Cosby
as 'Ruth Lucas'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of In the House
In the House
Phylicia Rashād was
46+ in In the House
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)'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Phylicia Rashād was
45+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Blossom
Blossom
Phylicia Rashād was
42+ in Blossom
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)'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Phylicia Rashād was
34+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Phylicia Rashād was
7+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956