William Henry Cosby Jr. was born on July 12, 1937. source
William Henry Cosby Jr. was born on July 12, 1937.
Bill Cosby was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author. source
Bill Cosby was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author.
Bill Cosby start in stand-up comedy began at the hungry i in San Francisco and was followed by his landing a starring role in the 1960s television show I Spy. source
Bill Cosby start in stand-up comedy began at the hungry i in San Francisco and was followed by his landing a starring role in the 1960s television show I Spy.
Bill Cosby was also a regular on the children's television series The Electric Company during the show's first two seasons. source
Bill Cosby was also a regular on the children's television series The Electric Company during the show's first two seasons.
Throughout the 1970s, Bill Cosby starred in a number of films, and he occasionally returned to film later in his career. source
Throughout the 1970s, Bill Cosby starred in a number of films, and he occasionally returned to film later in his career.
After attending Temple University in the 1960s, Bill Cosby received his bachelor's degree there in 1971. source
After attending Temple University in the 1960s, Bill Cosby received his bachelor's degree there in 1971.
In 1973, Bill Cosby received a master's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and in 1976, he earned his Doctor of Education degree, also from UMass. source
In 1973, Bill Cosby received a master's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and in 1976, he earned his Doctor of Education degree, also from UMass.
Beginning in the 1980s, Bill Cosby produced and starred in a television sitcom. source
Beginning in the 1980s, Bill Cosby produced and starred in a television sitcom.
The Bill Cosby Show, which aired from 1984 to 1992 and was rated as the number one show in America for five years, 1984 through 1989. source
The Bill Cosby Show, which aired from 1984 to 1992 and was rated as the number one show in America for five years, 1984 through 1989.
Bill Cosby has been the subject of sexual assault allegations, the earliest of which date back decades but became highly publicized since 2014. source
Bill Cosby has been the subject of sexual assault allegations, the earliest of which date back decades but became highly publicized since 2014.
Bill Cosby has been accused by over 60 women of rape, drug facilitated sexual assault, sexual battery, child sexual abuse, and sexual misconduct. source
Bill Cosby has been accused by over 60 women of rape, drug facilitated sexual assault, sexual battery, child sexual abuse, and sexual misconduct.
Bill Cosby has denied the allegations. source
Bill Cosby has denied the allegations.
Bill Cosby has been charged with three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. source
Bill Cosby has been charged with three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Bill Cosby surrendered to authorities on December 30, 2015, and was released on $1 million bail. source
Bill Cosby surrendered to authorities on December 30, 2015, and was released on $1 million bail.
Bill Cosby's trial started on June 5, 2017. source
Bill Cosby's trial started on June 5, 2017.
Bill Cosby performed his first TV standup special in 30 years, "Bill Cosby: Far From Finished", on Comedy Central on November 23, 2013 source
Bill Cosby performed his first TV standup special in 30 years, "Bill Cosby: Far From Finished", on Comedy Central on November 23, 2013
