Bill Cosby
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Summary
Bill Cosby was born on July 12, 1937[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He has worked as a television actor[3], comedian[4], writer[5], dub actor[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66,166 views/month, #1,137 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Camille Cosby[9]
- Child: Ennis Cosby[10], Erika Ranee[11], Erinn Cosby[12], Evin Cosby[13], Ensa Cosby[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: singer[17], film actor[18], American football player[19], voice actor[20], manufacturer[21], screenwriter[22], film producer[23], television producer[24], film director[25], recording artist[26], actor[27], musician[28]
- Educated at: University of Massachusetts Amherst[29], Temple University[30], Germantown High School[31]
- Award received: Spingarn Medal[32], Presidential Medal of Freedom[33], Marian Anderson Award[34], Daytime Emmy Award[35], Library of Congress Living Legend[36], Theodore Roosevelt Award[37], Kennedy Center Honors[38], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[39], United Nations Peace Medal[40], Paul Robeson Award[41], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture[42], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[43], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay[44], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[45]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
- Member of sports team: Temple Owls[48]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[49]
- Record label: Warner Bros. Records[50], Capitol Records[51]
- Discography: Bill Cosby discography[52]
- Commons category: Bill Cosby[53]
- Position played on team / speciality: running back[54]
- Residence: Shelburne[55], Cheltenham[56]
- Family name: Cosby[57]
- Given name: Bill[58], William[59]
Product Details
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Type: Person[60]
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Country: US[61]
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Began / founded: 1937-07-12[62]
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Genre(s): comedy[63]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, american, comedy, criminal[64]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0646d80c-7ee1-46e9-a169-2979dee41bc6[65]
Why It Matters
Bill Cosby has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He has been cited as an influence by Steve Carell[68], an actor[69], b. 1962[70], of United States[71], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy[72], specialised in acting[73]; Will Ferrell[74], a comedian[75], b. 1967[76], of United States[77], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[78]; Kevin Hart[79], a comedian[80], b. 1979[81], of United States[82], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[83], specialised in film[84]; Billy Crystal[85], a television actor[86], b. 1948[87], of United States[88], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[89]; Louis C.K.[90], a stand-up comedian[91], b. 1967[92], of United States[93], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series[94], specialised in drama[95]; and Wayne Knight[96], a television actor[97], b. 1955[98], of United States[99], specialised in acting[100].
FAQs
Where was Bill Cosby born?
Bill Cosby's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
Who was Bill Cosby married to?
Bill Cosby's spouses include Camille Cosby[9].
What did Bill Cosby do for work?
Bill Cosby worked as a television actor[3], comedian[4], writer[5], dub actor[6], and composer[7].
Where did Bill Cosby go to school?
Bill Cosby was educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst[29], Temple University[30], and Germantown High School[31].
What awards did Bill Cosby receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[32], Presidential Medal of Freedom[33], Marian Anderson Award[34], and Daytime Emmy Award[35].
Who did Bill Cosby influence?
Bill Cosby has been cited as an influence by Steve Carell[68], Will Ferrell[74], Kevin Hart[79], and Billy Crystal[85].