Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, Actor, Producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1937 |
| Age | 89 years |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Latest News about Bill Cosby
29/05/2026
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied Bill Cosby’s request for a new trial in the Donna Motsinger civil case. The court ruled that Cosby had not shown any procedural irregularity, legal error, or excessive damages that would justify overturning the verdict.
23/03/2026
A California civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972 and awarded her $59.25 million in total damages. The award included compensatory and punitive damages after the jury concluded his conduct involved malice, oppression, or fraud.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | William Henry Cosby Jr. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Dropped out |
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| College | Temple University (attended on football scholarship); University of Massachusetts (master's and doctorate in education) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Camille Cosby (m. 1965) |
Family
| Siblings | Oldest of four boys |
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| Children | 5 children |
Career
| Debut | Stand-up comedy at Gaslight Cafe, New York (1962); TV: I Spy (1965-1968) |
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| Major Works |
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| Notable Achievements | First Black actor to co-star in leading dramatic role on network TV; First Black Emmy winner for acting; Highest-rated sitcom for years with The Cosby Show |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/BillCosby |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dropped out of high school to join U.S. Navy | |
| 2. Served in U.S. Navy | |
| 3. Convicted in 2018 of aggravated indecent assault (sentence 3-10 years); conviction overturned in 2021 | |
| 4. Accused by over 60 women of sexual assault | |
| 5. Found liable in 2022 for assaulting Judy Huth (age 16); liable in 2026 for assaulting Donna Motsinger (pay $19M) | |
| 6. Established Hello Friend - Ennis William Cosby Foundation with wife | |
| 7. Found liable in 2022 for assaulting Judy Huth (age 16); liable in March 2026 for assaulting Donna Motsinger (total award $59.25M) |