Bill Cosby
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Bill Cosby was born on July 12, 1937 in Philadelphia[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He has worked as a television actor, comedian, writer, dub actor, composer, and singer.
Cosby studied at Germantown High School, Temple University, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[9].
His honors include the Spingarn Medal, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Marian Anderson Award, Daytime Emmy Award, Library of Congress Living Legend, Theodore Roosevelt Award, and two additional awards[5][10][11].
Bill Cosby
Summary
Bill Cosby is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1937[3]. He worked as a television actor[4], comedian[5], writer[6], dub actor[7], and composer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Philadelphia[2], Bill Cosby…
- Bill Cosby was born on July 12, 1937[3].
- Bill Cosby was married to Camille Cosby[10].
- A child of Bill Cosby was Ennis Cosby[11].
- A child of Bill Cosby was Erika Ranee[12].
- A child of Bill Cosby was Erinn Cosby[13].
- A child of Bill Cosby was Evin Cosby[14].
- A child of Bill Cosby was Ensa Cosby[15].
- Bill Cosby held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was Bill Cosby's native language[17].
- Bill Cosby worked as a television actor[4].
- Bill Cosby's professions included comedian[5].
- Bill Cosby worked as a writer[6].
- Bill Cosby worked as a dub actor[7].
- Bill Cosby's professions included composer[8].
- Bill Cosby worked as a singer[18].
- Bill Cosby was educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst[19].
- Bill Cosby's education included a stint at Temple University[20].
- Bill Cosby's education included a stint at Germantown High School[21].
- A notable work attributed to Bill Cosby is The Cosby Show[22].
- Bill Cosby received the Spingarn Medal[23].
- Bill Cosby received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[24].
- Bill Cosby received the Marian Anderson Award[25].
- Bill Cosby received the Daytime Emmy Award[26].
- Bill Cosby received the Library of Congress Living Legend[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Philadelphia[2], Bill Cosby… he was born on July 12, 1937[3]. English was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst[19], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1863[30], headquartered in Amherst[31]; Temple University[20], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1884[34]; and Germantown High School[21], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1914[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television actor[4], comedian[5], writer[6], dub actor[7], composer[8], and singer[18].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Bill Cosby is The Cosby Show[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Spingarn Medal[23], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1914[40]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1963[43]; Marian Anderson Award[25], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1998[46]; Daytime Emmy Award[26], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1974[49]; Library of Congress Living Legend[27], an award[50], in United States[51], founded in 2000[52]; and Theodore Roosevelt Award[53], an award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1967[56].
Personal Life
Among Bill Cosby's spouses was Camille Cosby[10]. Children include Ennis Cosby[11], a teacher[57], 1969–1997[58], of United States[59]; Erika Ranee[12], a painter[60], b. 1965[61], of United States[62], awarded the Anonymous Was A Woman Award[63]; Erinn Cosby[13], a photographer[64], b. 1966[65], of United States[66]; Evin Cosby[14]; and Ensa Cosby[15]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[67]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[68].
Why It Matters
Bill Cosby has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
He has been cited as an influence by Josh Peck[70], an actor[71], b. 1986[72], of United States[73]; Freddie Prinze[74], a television actor[75], 1954–1977[76], of United States[77], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[78]; Faizon Love[79], an actor[80], b. 1968[81], of United States[82]; Gabriel Iglesias[83], a stand-up comedian[84], b. 1976[85], of United States[86]; David Alan Grier[87], a screenwriter[88], b. 1956[89], of United States[90], awarded the Theatre World Award[91]; and Hannibal Buress[92], a screenwriter[93], b. 1983[94], of United States[95], specialised in film acting[96].
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[10].
What did Bill Cosby do for work?
Bill Cosby worked as television actor[4], comedian[5], writer[6], dub actor[7], and composer[8].
Where did Bill Cosby go to school?
Bill Cosby was educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst[19], Temple University[20], and Germantown High School[21].
What awards did Bill Cosby receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[23], Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], Marian Anderson Award[25], and Daytime Emmy Award[26].
Who did Bill Cosby influence?
Bill Cosby has been cited as an influence by Josh Peck[70], Freddie Prinze[74], Faizon Love[79], and Gabriel Iglesias[83].