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Bill CosbyBill Cosby Bill Cosby American entertainer (born 1937) For the 18th century British-American governor of New York, see William Cosby. Not to be confused with Bill Cobbs or Bing Crosby. William Henry Cosby Jr. (/ˈkɒzbi/ KOZ-bee; born July 12, 1937) is an American former comedian, actor, and media personality. Often deemed a trailblazer for African Americans in the entertainment industry,[1][2][3] Cosby was a film, television, and stand-up comedy star, with his longest-running live-action role being that of Cliff Huxtable in the sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). He also released several stand-up comedy albums and was a popular spokesperson in advertising for decades. Cosby was well known in the United States for his fatherly image and gained a reputation as "America's… (Source: Wikipedia)
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