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(Stand-up Comedian, Actor, and Author)

Bill Cosby is a stand-up comedian, actor, plus author well-known for starring in his The Bill Cosby Show.

Relationship Facts of Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby is married to Camille Olivia Hanks.
Bill Cosby married on January 25, 1964.
💑 Anniversary in 302 days 💑
He is father of Five( Erika, Erinn, Ensa, Evin, and Ennis).
Bill Cosby is having an affair.
His sexual orientation is straight.

Dating History

Moving towards his personal life, Bill Cosby married Camille Olivia Hanks on January 25, 1964.

Together, they have had five children, Erika (1965), Erinn (1966), Ensa (1973), Evin (1976), and Ennis (1969).

Their only son, Ennis, was murdered on January 16, 1997, while changing a flat tire in Los Angeles.

Then his daughter Ensa passed away in Feb 2018 due to Kidney disease.

Bill Cosby: Biography in Details

Who is Bill Cosby?

Bill Cosby is a popular American stand-up comedian, actor, plus author. He is well-known for starring in his own sitcom The Bill Cosby Show (1984 to 1992).

Bill Cosby: Birth, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

He was born on July 12, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He belongs of All-American descent.

His father’s name was William Henry Cosby Sr. and his mother was Anna Pearl. But they were separated in 1971.

He has attended Temple University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Bill Cosby: Professional Life, Career, Awards

Bill Cosby debuted his stand-up act in the clubs of Philadelphia and then appeared in The Tonight Show. He was also seen in a series of successful comedy albums in the 1960s.

Bill was featured in the film Jack in 1996, which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. He produced the TV series A Different World in 1987.

Bill Cosby won seven Grammy Awards between 1965 and 1987. He won the Best Comedy Performance Grammy Award for his album To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With, in 1966.

Bill Cosby then appeared in The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy, for which he won three consecutive Emmy Awards. In 1980, Cosby aired his own sitcom called The Cosby Show. The show ran from 1984 to 1992 and is one of only two sitcoms to remain at the top of the Nielsen ratings for five consecutive seasons.

How much does Bill Cosby earn in 2024?

The estimated net worth of this actor and comedian is around $400 million as of 2024. Bill Cosby also became a popular spokesman, representing brands like Jell-O, Kodak, Ford, and Coca-Cola.

As per the reports, the average salary of an actor is between $19k-$210k per annum.

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Bill is active on Twitter and Facebook accounts but he does not use Instagram.

Bill Cosby has more than 3.3 million followers on Twitter and around 429.6k followers on Facebook.

Rumors and Controversy

Since 2000, Cosby has been accused of sexual assault and rape. He has denied the allegations, stating that the incidents were consensual, and has never been criminally charged.

Most of the acts alleged by his accusers fall outside of statutes of limitations for legal proceedings.

In 2015, two lawsuits against Cosby are pending. The suits are for defamation of character.  On Dec 30, 2015, Cosby was charged with sexual assault in Pennsylvania and a warrant for his arrest was issued.

How tall is Bill Cosby?

Bill Cosby has a perfect height standing at 6 ft 1 inch tall and weighs 84 kg.

He is bald, his hair color is light and his eye color is hazel.

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