# Lisa Bonet

> American actress

**Wikidata**: [Q232414](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q232414)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Bonet)  
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## Summary  
Lisa Bonet is an American actress known for her roles in film and television, including *The Cosby Show* and *A Different World*. Born in San Francisco, she has worked as an actress, voice actor, and director since the 1980s.  

## Biography  
- **Born**: November 16, 1967  
- **Nationality**: United States  
- **Education**: Attended Birmingham High School (Van Nuys, California)  
- **Known for**: Acting in television and film  
- **Employer(s)**: NBC, ABC, various film studios  
- **Field(s)**: Acting, voice acting, film directing  

## Contributions  
- **Acting Roles**:  
  - *The Cosby Show* (1984–1992) as Denise Huxtable.  
  - *A Different World* (1987–1993) as Denise Huxtable.  
  - *High Fidelity* (2000) as Marie.  
  - *Ray Donovan* (2014–2016) as Marisol.  
- **Voice Acting**: Provided voices for animated series and films, including *The Proud Family* (2001–2005).  
- **Directing**: Credited as a director in film and television projects.  

## FAQs  
**What is Lisa Bonet’s most famous role?**  
Her breakout role was Denise Huxtable on *The Cosby Show* and its spin-off *A Different World*.  

**Where was Lisa Bonet born?**  
She was born in San Francisco, California, on November 16, 1967.  

**What other names is Lisa Bonet known by?**  
She has used the stage name **Lilakoi Moon** and was born **Lisa Michelle Bonet**.  

## Why They Matter  
Lisa Bonet’s career spans over four decades, contributing to iconic television shows and films. Her work on *The Cosby Show* helped redefine representation in 1980s television, and her subsequent projects solidified her status as a versatile actress in both comedy and drama.  

## Notable For  
- **Breakout Role**: Denise Huxtable on *The Cosby Show*.  
- **Stage Name**: Adopted the name Lilakoi Moon in the 1990s.  
- **Directing Work**: Transitioned to directing in film and television.  
- **Voice Acting**: Contributed to animated projects like *The Proud Family*.  

## Body  
### Early Life  
Lisa Michelle Bonet was born on November 16, 1967, in San Francisco, California. She attended Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California, and began her acting career in the early 1980s.  

### Career  
Bonet gained prominence as Denise Huxtable on *The Cosby Show* (1984–1992), a role that launched her into mainstream recognition. She reprised the character in the spin-off series *A Different World* (1987–1993). Her film credits include *Angel Heart* (1987), *High Fidelity* (2000), and *Ray Donovan* (2014–2016).  

In addition to acting, Bonet has worked as a voice actor, lending her voice to animated series such as *The Proud Family* (2001–2005). She has also ventured into directing, contributing to projects in film and television.  

### Personal Life  
Bonet has been known by the stage name **Lilakoi Moon** and has maintained a private personal life alongside her career.  

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