William Henry Cosby, Jr. is an actor, comedian, television producer, educator, and musician from the United States, who was been known as one of the veteran performers in the entertainment world. Born on July 12, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cosby started his career by being a stand-up comedian at various clubs until he finally scored a starring role in an action show.
While Cosby is known for his comical antics, he has also acted in other film genres, including childrenís television. His discography is also quite impressive, with a number of comedy albums and compilations to his name, including jam sessions with Quincy Jones. He has also performed with Sammy Davis, Jr. and Jerry Lewis, although he is best known as a jazz drummer.
As proof of Cosbyís run in the entertainment business, he is multi-awarded with Grammys, Emmys, others. He is also a Doctor of Education from the University of Massachusetts and a humanitarian with honorary degrees from a number of universities and colleges.