She was also the voice of Penny Proud's loud, blond friend, Dijonay Jones, in The Proud Family. Russell Huxtable was Cliff's trombone-playing father. Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years in state prison by a Pennsylvania judge who had designated the comedian a "sexually violent predator.". It became one of the ratings hits of the season. [95], After Buress's remarks came to the attention of journalist Joan Tarshis, in November 2014,[96] model Janice Dickinson,[97] actress Louisa Moritz,[98] actor Lou Ferrigno's wife Carla,[98] Florida nurse Therese Serignese,[99] Playboy Playmates Valentino[100] and Sarita Butterfield,[101] actress Michelle Hurd,[102] and eleven other women[102] also made accusations of alleged assaults by Cosby committed against them between 1965 and 2004. Bledsoe has had a few recurring roles in the past few years, including on Guys With Kids and The Replacements. William Thomas Jr. - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia [109] In May 2015, Lili Bernard claimed that Cosby sexually assaulted her in the early 1990s, and that she had been interviewed by police in Atlantic City, New Jersey, regarding the allegation. In the mid-'90s, Thomas played opposite Jaleel White on Family Matters as the zany and lovestruck Myra Monkhouse, girlfriend of Steve Urkel. Leiby, Richard. Unknown - Unknown . Elvin didn't make the best first impression to the Huxtables. [88], On October 16, 2014, as part of a comedy routine in Philadelphia, Hannibal Buress addressed Cosby's legacy of "talk[ing] down" to young black men about their mode of dress and lifestyle. [32], In 1965, Cosby was cast alongside Robert Culp in the I Spy espionage adventure series on NBC. He was known for his appeal to white consumers in the second half of the 20th century, in an industry seen as slow to accept diversity. This article also presented Barbara Bowman, who had come forward after having read about Constand's story, saying she could not sit in silence any longer. Bowman reported two incidents that happened around early 1986, wherein she was eighteen years old and working as an aspiring model and actress after her agent had introduced her to Cosby and he had become her good friend and mentor, saying that she escaped his attacks, returned home to Denver and Cosby thereafter subverted her career. Cosby produced the spin-off sitcom A Different World, which aired from 1987 to 1993. Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby Jr. His successes span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who . [147] Cosby's legal issues continued following his release from prison. [155] Cosby's daughter Ensa died of renal disease on February 23, 2018, while awaiting a kidney transplant. "[148], Joan Tarshis, who had accused Cosby of raping her, within a Salon.com article, compared Cosby's damaged legacy to that of O. J. Simpson, saying: "When you hear O. J. Simpson's name, you don't think 'Oh, great football player'. A memorial service was scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 NE First St., Gainesville. [132] Castor said he did so to compel Cosby to testify in a civil lawsuit, brought by Constand, without the right to not incriminate himself as accorded by the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution,[142] so that Constand could win damages from Cosby. Bill Cosby is an American stand-up comedian, actor, musician, author, and convicted sex offender. The. Reruns of The Cosby Show and other shows featuring Cosby have also been pulled from syndication by many organizations. Richmond appeared on the last season of USA Networks' Psych in early 2014. OPINION BY BENDER, P.J.E. Cosby would use his experience producing Fat Albert in his educational endeavors; his dissertation for his Ed. In the late '90s and early 2000s, she co-starred with a fellow Cosby alum, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, in Malcolm & Eddie. If not, you might remember him as an FBI agent in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle in 2003. William Henry Cosby Sr. (1913 - 1974) - Schuyler, VA - AncientFaces [14] He served until 1960 and became a petty officer 3rd class. Need we say more than "Robert"? In 2002, Santana was murdered while sitting in a car in California. Cosby co-produced the show for Carsey-Werner Productions. William Thomas Jr. [20][21], Cosby lined up stand-up jobs at clubs in Philadelphia and then in New York City, where he appeared at The Gaslight Cafe beginning in 1961. William Thomas Jr. Photos, News and Videos, Trivia and Quotes - FamousFix You might remember seeing him in Not Another Teen Movie or Scream 3 in the early 2000s. Cosby makes an appearance in the film as himself. He returned to UMass Amherst, and in 1976, while producing Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, he earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree. [citation needed] Cosby attended Philadelphia's Central High School, a magnet school and academically rigorous college prep school, where he ran track and played baseball, football, and basketball. [176][177][175] On May 3, 2018, Cosby was expelled as a member of the Actors Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, along with Roman Polanski and Harvey Weinstein, due to their breach of the Academy's standards of conduct.[178]. Longtime UF faculty member Dr. William Thomas Jr. dies Taylor, who died last May of heart failure at age 93, last appeared on-screen in 1998. Later allegations and investigations (20002006), Impact of sexual assault allegations on Cosby's legacy, The first 22 pages of his dissertation are available at the. Jul 19, 1909 - Feb 20, 1948 . "?iD _eo;MW_j{CtG ]eG5M=yRQ$~^Eu/4q_PI!fR9(2%;0:~ fJTpJo[z"M1)(78dC Following the allegations, media organizations pulled reruns of The Cosby Show and other television programs featuring Cosby from syndication. The Cosby Show (TV Series 1984-1992) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Edit The Cosby Show (1984-1992) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast verified as complete Series Produced by Series Film Editing by Series Casting By Series Production Design by Garvin Eddy . "[149], In 2015, Ebony magazine released an issue with Cosby's allegations as the cover story, discussing the importance of The Cosby Show and if it is possible to separate Bill Cosby from Cliff Huxtable. Actor [citation needed]. Birth name: William J Cosby of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky was born on January 6, 1913. [45], Cosby's greatest television success came in September 1984 with the debut of The Cosby Show. @5&RAY4^x:"batOP=d88T{W._Wm*{$M^bT]*[4eECrSzAVMVDs5byiuLsU'7*?MY}+bEngRJ#zW{cXu@p:s+iDR EvAK-m sTr_f`(V~W@{/>V1oc|3M@q?!K$@HpIY. "Justine! J USTICE T HOMAS , concurring in the denial of certiorari. Their only son, Ennis, was murdered on January 16, 1997, while changing a flat tire on the side of Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. [124][125] Numerous civil lawsuits have been brought against him. What Must I Do? endstream endobj 229 0 obj <>stream I think it's important for us to look at the underlying part of it. [150], Rolling Stone placed Cosby's concert film Bill Cosby: Himself as number8 on its list of "The 25 Best Stand-Up Specials of All Time",[151] acknowledging the significance of the film while still saying: "Yes, it's damned near impossible to watch anything the tainted comedian has done and not think of the headlines, the heckling, the revelations and what is, by any definition, monstrous behavior." [83], In a July 2005 Philadelphia Daily News interview, Beth Ferrier, one of the anonymous "Jane Doe" witnesses in the Constand case, alleged that in 1984 Cosby had drugged her coffee and she awoke with her clothes partially removed. In November 2014, he responded to a question about the allegations and said: "I don't talk about it. [168] In April 2017, Cosby agreed to be interviewed by the National Newspaper Publishers Association, because, as Andrew Wyatt, his spokesman, stated, "they grew comfortable that the NNPA Newswire would be more interested in 'facts over sensationalism'." Little Rudy Huxtable was supposed to be played by a boy until Pulliam stole the hearts of Cosby and the casting agents. His conviction had been considered a big win for #MeToo", "Court Opinions and Postings | Supreme Court | Courts | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania", "Bill Cosby released from prison after sexual assault conviction vacated by Pennsylvania Supreme Court", "Court declines review of Cosby decision", "The 30th Anniversary of Bill Cosby: Himself An All-Star Stand-Up Salute", "Bill Cosby's accusers paint a chilling portrait of the man and his legacy: "I'm thinking it's not going to be, Oh, great comedian. "[70], The earliest allegation against Cosby dates back to December 1965: in 2005, Kristina Ruehli came forward as Jane Doe #12 in the Andrea Constand case and alleged that Cosby had drugged and assaulted her at that time in his Beverly Hills home. Williams said Cosby called her boss in the middle of the broadcast demanding that Williams be fired. But he didn't give up entertainment. So I figure this way I'm doing as much for good race relations as the next guy. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) referred her complaint to the D.A., but they declined to prosecute. He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002, and the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in 2003.