The Philadelphia native started out as a stand-up comic in the early 1960s. It was during his nightclub circuit period that he made the transition from standup comic to actor. In 1965, he became the first African American to star in a weekly dramatic TV series, I Spy. This co-starring role was instrumental in breaking the racial barriers in television. During the series’ run, Bill earned three Emmy awards for best actor. The actor also went on to The Bill Cosby Show, the first of several sitcoms to incorporate its popular star's name. He also became involved in children's programming, including Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, the animated Saturday-morning show based on his stand-up routines.

Despite Cosby’s successful career throughout the years also brought the entertainer’s share of grief as well. Cosby's son Ennis was shot to death in January 1997 after stopping to change a tire just off a Los Angeles freeway. On the same year a woman named Autumn Jackson was arrested after trying to extort $40 million from Cosby, claiming to be his illegitimate daughter. Cosby admitted to an affair with Jackson's mother but denied fathering Jackson. She was convicted of extortion and sentenced to 26 months in jail. Through both ordeals, Cosby maintained his grace and dignity. In the face of such adversity, his fans found new reasons to respect Bill Cosby.

Bill Cosby is by any standard, one of the most popular and beloved stars in America today. Whether through concert appearances or recordings, television or feature films, commercials or education, he has the ability to touch people’s lives. He also donated to students at a college in America $100,000 for a student scholarship. Bill Cosby also donated $27 million to Spellman Colleges in 1988. Cosby took the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President George W. Bush at the White House on July, 2002.

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