Bill Cosby is an American comedian, actor, and musician who became recognized for his role in sitcom The Bill Cosby Show (1984-1992). He then created the comedy series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. Born as William Henry Cosby Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bill is the son of Anna Pearl, a maid, and William Henry Cosby, Sr., a U.S. Navy sailor. He is the oldest of 4 children. In 1964, Bill Cosby married Camille Hanks. Together, they had five children: Erika, Erinn, Ensa, Evin, and Ennis. His only son, Ennis, was murdered on January 16, 1997.
Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 12 July 1937
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth Name: William Henry Cosby Jr.
Nickname: The Cos
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Musician, Author
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: African-American
Religion: Protestant
Hair Color: Grey
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Bill Cosby Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 178 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 81 kg
Height in Feet: 6′ 1″
Height in Meters: 1.85 m
Shoe Size: 11 (US)
Bill Cosby Family Details:
Father: William Henry Cosby, Sr.
Mother: Anna Pearl Cosby
Spouse: Camille O. Cosby (m. 1964)
Children: Ennis Cosby, Erika Ranee Cosby, Evin Harrah Cosby, Erinn Chalene Cosby, Ensa Cosby
Siblings: Russell Cosby, Robert Cosby, James Cosby
Bill Cosby Education:
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Temple University (1971)
Bill Cosby Facts:
*He was raised in a dual-religion household: Methodist and Baptist.
*He became the first black performer to win an Emmy, for I Spy (1965).
*He is a best-selling author.
*Follow him on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, YouTube and Instagram.
“I don’t have a problem believing in God and Jesus. But in Genesis one has to wonder about these sentences that just go on and end without finishing. The thought is unfinished. Where did Adam go? What is he doing? Hello? There has to be some pages missing.” – Bill Cosby