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Bill Cosby

Bio: William Henry "Bill" Cosby Jr. (born July 12, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer and convicted sex offender

Born: Mon, Jul 12 1937

Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA, USA

Bill Cosby is 87 years old

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Bill Cosby: Walking Free

Bill Cosby was

84 in Bill Cosby: Walking Free

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Fri, Mar 04 2022

I Am Richard Pryor

Bill Cosby was

81 in I Am Richard Pryor

as 'Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)'.

Tue, Mar 12 2019

Bill Cosby: An American Scandal

Bill Cosby was

79 in Bill Cosby: An American Scandal

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Mon, Jun 05 2017

Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon

Bill Cosby was

79 in Bill Cosby: Fall of an American Icon

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Mon, Jun 05 2017

Nelson Mandela Redrawn

Bill Cosby was

77 in Nelson Mandela Redrawn

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jul 18 2014

Keep On Keepin’ On

Bill Cosby was

76 in Keep On Keepin’ On

as 'Self'.

Sat, Apr 19 2014

Bill Cosby: Far From Finished

Bill Cosby was

76 in Bill Cosby: Far From Finished

as 'Himself'.

Sat, Nov 23 2013

Moms Mabley

Bill Cosby was

75 in Moms Mabley

as 'Self'.

Sat, Apr 20 2013

After Newtown: Guns in America

Bill Cosby was

75 in After Newtown: Guns in America

as 'Self'.

Tue, Feb 19 2013

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

Bill Cosby was

75 in B.B. King: The Life of Riley

as 'Self'.

Mon, Oct 15 2012

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

Bill Cosby was

74 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jun 07 2012

Goose

Bill Cosby was

74 in Goose

Sun, Feb 26 2012

Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

Bill Cosby was

71 in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy

as 'Self'.

Thu, Jan 01 2009

Miles Davis: Kind of Blue

Bill Cosby was

71 in Miles Davis: Kind of Blue

as 'Himself'.

Mon, Oct 27 2008

Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

Bill Cosby was

70 in Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed

as 'Self'.

Sat, Feb 23 2008

Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven

Bill Cosby was

69 in Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 11 2007

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Bill Cosby was

69 in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Apr 10 2007

The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits

Bill Cosby was

69 in The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 25 2006

Buffy Sainte-Marie: A Multimedia Life

Bill Cosby was

69 in Buffy Sainte-Marie: A Multimedia Life

as 'Self'.

Wed, Nov 01 2006

The Shame of a City

Bill Cosby was

68 in The Shame of a City

as 'Himself'.

Thu, Apr 06 2006

The Pact

Bill Cosby was

68 in The Pact

as 'Himself'.

Sun, Jan 01 2006

Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class

Bill Cosby was

68 in Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Wed, Aug 31 2005

Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling

Bill Cosby was

67 in Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Thu, May 05 2005

The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World

Bill Cosby was

67 in The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World

as 'Self'.

Wed, Feb 23 2005

Fat Albert

Bill Cosby was

67 in Fat Albert

as 'Self'.

Sat, Dec 25 2004

Los Angeles Plays Itself

Bill Cosby was

67 in Los Angeles Plays Itself

as 'Al Hickey in Hickey & Boggs (archive footage)'.

Wed, Jul 28 2004

The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made

Bill Cosby was

67 in The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made

as 'Leonard Parker (archive footage)'.

Tue, Jul 13 2004

Baadasssss!

Bill Cosby was

66 in Baadasssss!

as 'himself'.

Fri, May 28 2004

Lightning in a Bottle

Bill Cosby was

66 in Lightning in a Bottle

as 'Self'.

Thu, Feb 12 2004

TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

Bill Cosby was

66 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Thu, Jan 01 2004

Jack Paar: Smart Television

Bill Cosby was

66 in Jack Paar: Smart Television

as 'Self'.

Sat, Nov 29 2003

Comedian

Bill Cosby was

65 in Comedian

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 11 2002

The Cosby Show: A Look Back

Bill Cosby was

64 in The Cosby Show: A Look Back

as 'Self / Dr. Cliff Huxtable (archive footage)'.

Sun, May 19 2002

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

Bill Cosby was

64 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special

as 'Self'.

Sun, May 05 2002

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

Bill Cosby was

62 in The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

Wed, May 31 2000

4 Little Girls

Bill Cosby was

59 in 4 Little Girls

as 'Self - Educator'.

Wed, Jul 09 1997

Jack

Bill Cosby was

59 in Jack

as 'Lawrence Woodruff'.

Fri, Aug 09 1996

I Spy Returns

Bill Cosby was

56 in I Spy Returns

as 'Alexander Scott'.

Thu, Feb 03 1994

The Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney

Bill Cosby was

56 in The Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney

as 'Narrator'.

Tue, Jan 11 1994

The Meteor Man

Bill Cosby was

56 in The Meteor Man

as 'Marvin'.

Fri, Aug 06 1993

The One, the Only... Groucho

Bill Cosby was

53 in The One, the Only... Groucho

as 'Self'.

Tue, May 28 1991

Ghost Dad

Bill Cosby was

52 in Ghost Dad

as 'Elliot Hopper'.

Fri, Jun 29 1990

Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration!

Bill Cosby was

52 in Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration!

Thu, Jun 07 1990

The Earth Day Special

Bill Cosby was

52 in The Earth Day Special

as 'Dr. Cliff Huxtable'.

Sun, Apr 22 1990

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

Bill Cosby was

52 in Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration

as 'Self'.

Sun, Feb 04 1990

Sesame Street: 20 Years ... and Still Counting!

Bill Cosby was

51 in Sesame Street: 20 Years ... and Still Counting!

as 'Himself - Host'.

Fri, Apr 07 1989

Leonard Part 6

Bill Cosby was

50 in Leonard Part 6

as 'Leonard'.

Fri, Dec 18 1987

Superstars and Their Moms

Bill Cosby was

49 in Superstars and Their Moms

as 'Self'.

Sun, May 03 1987

Bill Cosby: 49

Bill Cosby was

49 in Bill Cosby: 49

as 'Himself'.

Wed, Apr 01 1987

Miles Ahead: The Music of Miles Davis

Bill Cosby was

49 in Miles Ahead: The Music of Miles Davis

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 17 1986

TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

Bill Cosby was

48 in TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

as 'Self'.

Wed, Apr 16 1986

In Remembrance of Martin

Bill Cosby was

48 in In Remembrance of Martin

as 'Self'.

Sat, Feb 08 1986

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Bill Cosby was

48 in Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

as 'Self'.

Fri, Jan 17 1986

Bill Cosby: Himself

Bill Cosby was

45 in Bill Cosby: Himself

as 'Himself'.

Fri, May 20 1983

The Fat Albert Easter Special

Bill Cosby was

44 in The Fat Albert Easter Special

as 'Fat Albert Robertson / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice)'.

Sat, Apr 03 1982

The Devil and Max Devlin

Bill Cosby was

43 in The Devil and Max Devlin

as 'Barney Satin'.

Fri, Mar 06 1981

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

Bill Cosby was

42 in Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Fri, Nov 23 1979

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

Bill Cosby was

41 in A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

as 'Self (Twins) (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Thu, Mar 01 1979

California Suite

Bill Cosby was

41 in California Suite

as 'Dr. Willis Panama'.

Fri, Dec 15 1978

Top Secret

Bill Cosby was

40 in Top Secret

as 'Aaron Strickland'.

Sun, Jun 04 1978

The Fat Albert Christmas Special

Bill Cosby was

40 in The Fat Albert Christmas Special

as 'Fat Albert / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice)'.

Sun, Dec 18 1977

The Fat Albert Halloween Special

Bill Cosby was

40 in The Fat Albert Halloween Special

as 'Fat Albert Robertson / Bill / Mushmouth / Mudfoot Brown (voice)'.

Mon, Oct 24 1977

A Piece of the Action

Bill Cosby was

40 in A Piece of the Action

as 'Dave Anderson'.

Fri, Oct 07 1977

Mother, Jugs & Speed

Bill Cosby was

38 in Mother, Jugs & Speed

as 'Mother'.

Wed, May 26 1976

Let's Do It Again

Bill Cosby was

38 in Let's Do It Again

as 'Billy Foster'.

Sat, Oct 11 1975

Uptown Saturday Night

Bill Cosby was

37 in Uptown Saturday Night

as 'Wardell Franklin'.

Fri, Jul 26 1974

The Chocolate Princess

Bill Cosby was

36 in The Chocolate Princess

as 'Narrator'.

Tue, Jan 01 1974

The Weird Harold Special

Bill Cosby was

35 in The Weird Harold Special

Fri, May 04 1973

Hickey & Boggs

Bill Cosby was

35 in Hickey & Boggs

as 'Al Hickey'.

Wed, Oct 04 1972

To All My Friends on Shore

Bill Cosby was

34 in To All My Friends on Shore

as 'Blue'.

Fri, Feb 25 1972

Aesop's Fables

Bill Cosby was

34 in Aesop's Fables

as 'Aesop'.

Sun, Oct 31 1971

Goin' Back to Indiana

Bill Cosby was

34 in Goin' Back to Indiana

as 'Scoop Newsworthy'.

Sun, Sep 19 1971

Man and Boy

Bill Cosby was

33 in Man and Boy

as 'Caleb Revers'.

Wed, Jun 23 1971

Diana!

Bill Cosby was

33 in Diana!

as 'Self'.

Sun, Apr 18 1971

Bill Cosby on Prejudice

Bill Cosby was

33 in Bill Cosby on Prejudice

Fri, Jan 01 1971

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

Bill Cosby was

32 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Tue, Mar 24 1970

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Bill Cosby was

32 in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.

Wed, Sep 17 1969

Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed

Bill Cosby was

31 in Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed

as 'Self - Host / Narrator'.

Sat, Aug 31 1968

Murder at N.B.C.

Bill Cosby was

29 in Murder at N.B.C.

Wed, Oct 19 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The Case Against Cosby

Bill Cosby was

85+ in The Case Against Cosby

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 2022

We Need to Talk About Cosby

Bill Cosby was

84+ in We Need to Talk About Cosby

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 30 2022

When Ruby Wax Met...

Bill Cosby was

84+ in When Ruby Wax Met...

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 22 2021

Basketball: A Love Story

Bill Cosby was

81+ in Basketball: A Love Story

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 2018

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Bill Cosby was

76+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

The Jay Leno Show

Bill Cosby was

72+ in The Jay Leno Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009

Becker

Bill Cosby was

61+ in Becker

as 'Hilton Lucas (uncredited)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998

Kids Say the Darndest Things

Bill Cosby was

60+ in Kids Say the Darndest Things

as 'Host'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998

Cosby

Bill Cosby was

59+ in Cosby

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

Bill Cosby was

58+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996

Ruby Wax Meets

Bill Cosby was

58+ in Ruby Wax Meets

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1996

Touched by an Angel

Bill Cosby was

57+ in Touched by an Angel

as 'Phil'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

The Cosby Mysteries

Bill Cosby was

56+ in The Cosby Mysteries

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1994

Zone interdite

Bill Cosby was

55+ in Zone interdite

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 07 1993

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Bill Cosby was

54+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

A Different World

Bill Cosby was

50+ in A Different World

as 'Heathcliff Huxtable'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987

The Cosby Show

Bill Cosby was

47+ in The Cosby Show

as 'Heathcliff Huxtable'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984

Reading Rainbow

Bill Cosby was

45+ in Reading Rainbow

as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983

Late Night with David Letterman

Bill Cosby was

44+ in Late Night with David Letterman

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1982

Entertainment Tonight

Bill Cosby was

44+ in Entertainment Tonight

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981

The Kennedy Center Honors

Bill Cosby was

41+ in The Kennedy Center Honors

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Cos

Bill Cosby was

39+ in Cos

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1976

Doug Henning's World of Magic

Bill Cosby was

38+ in Doug Henning's World of Magic

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 1975

Cher

Bill Cosby was

37+ in Cher

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

Bill Cosby was

35+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973

The New Bill Cosby Show

Bill Cosby was

35+ in The New Bill Cosby Show

as 'Self - Host'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

Bill Cosby was

35+ in Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

as 'Fat Albert Robertson, Bill Cosby, Mushmouth'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1972

The Midnight Special

Bill Cosby was

35+ in The Midnight Special

as 'Self, Self / Host'.

First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 1972

The Electric Company

Bill Cosby was

34+ in The Electric Company

as 'The Milk Man'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 25 1971

Great Performances

Bill Cosby was

33+ in Great Performances

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971

The Flip Wilson Show

Bill Cosby was

33+ in The Flip Wilson Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

The Don Knotts Show

Bill Cosby was

33+ in The Don Knotts Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1970

The Bill Cosby Show

Bill Cosby was

32+ in The Bill Cosby Show

as 'Chet Kincaid'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969

Of Black America

Bill Cosby was

30+ in Of Black America

First Air Date
Tue, Jul 02 1968

The Dick Cavett Show

Bill Cosby was

30+ in The Dick Cavett Show

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

Bill Cosby was

28+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966

The Dean Martin Show

Bill Cosby was

28+ in The Dean Martin Show

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965

I Spy

Bill Cosby was

28+ in I Spy

as 'Alexander Scott'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

The Hollywood Palace

Bill Cosby was

26+ in The Hollywood Palace

as 'Self - Comedian'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bill Cosby was

26+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Bill Cosby was

25+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self, Self - Guest Host'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Bill Cosby was

24+ in The Mike Douglas Show

as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The David Susskind Show

Bill Cosby was

21+ in The David Susskind Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1959

The Bob Hope Show

Bill Cosby was

12+ in The Bob Hope Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950

The Emmy Awards

Bill Cosby was

11+ in The Emmy Awards

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949

The Ed Sullivan Show

Bill Cosby was

10+ in The Ed Sullivan Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Meet the Press

Bill Cosby was

10+ in Meet the Press

First Air Date
Thu, Nov 06 1947