Possessing an everyman quality with an urban twist, entertainer Bill Cosby appeals to a wide audience. Born in Philadelphia July 12, 1937, Cosby set out to be a physical education instructor but discovered his untapped comedic talent while tending bar to put himself through college.Cosby was working the club circuit when Carl Reiner caught his shtick and hooked him up with TV producer Sheldon Leonard, who signed Cosby to play opposite Robert Culp in the espionage series "I Spy." The hit show cracked racial barriers and netted Cosby Emmy Awards in 1966, '67 and '68.
In the 1970s, Cosby starred in the films Uptown Saturday Night (1974); Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976); and California Suite (1978). His biggest success came in 1984 with "The Cosby Show," which is credited with reviving the sitcom genre. Cosby was enshrined in the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame in 1994.
Bill Cosby: HimselfBill Cosby, television's favorite avuncular funnyman and one of the longtime masters of stand-up comedy, treats his fans to this funny, satirical and heartwarming live concert from Canada. Riffing on such varied subjects as the trial by fire of marriage, parenthood and the side-splitting antics of... Read More
Ghost DadWhen workaholic widower Elliot Hopper (Bill Cosby) is killed in a tragic accident, his three children -- Danny (Salim Grant), Amanda (Brooke Fontaine) and Diane (Kimberly Russell) -- are left parentless. Now, Elliot has three days to return from the dead and get his family's finances and priorities... Read More
The Cosby ShowBringing family-friendly silliness to this award-winning and groundbreaking sitcom, funnyman Bill Cosby stars as Dr. Cliff Huxtable, who with his lawyer wife, Clair (Phylicia Rashad), nurtures their five lively children with warmth, wisdom and laughter. While emphasizing creativity and education,... Read More
Sesame Street: 20 YearsCelebrate the first 20 years of exceptional children's programming from "Sesame Street" with this delightful special featuring classic episode segments, celebrity guest performances and appearances by popular characters like Big Bird and Grover. Hosted by funnyman Bill Cosby, this anniversary... Read More
Leonard Part 6Former CIA spy Leonard Parker (Bill Cosby) finds himself called out of retirement to save the world after vile vegetarian Medusa Johnson (Gloria Foster) unleashes a horde of killer critters that strike a blow against humans by inverting the food chain. But Leonard is reluctant to take on Medusa and... Read More
