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Bill Cosby
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Bill Cosby

Actor · born July 12, 1937

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William Henry Cosby Jr. is an American former comedian, actor, and media personality.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~29Received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series1966
  2. ~51Received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor1988
  3. ~51Received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture1988
  4. ~65Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom2002

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