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Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby. Amanda Spaar. Childhood. Born July 12, 1937 Philadelphia, PA Parents are Anna and William Cosby. Oldest of 3 brothers; Russell, Robert, and James Worked various jobs at the age of 9. Helped mother pay bills by doing odd jobs. Went to Germantown High School. Childhood.

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Bill Cosby

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  1. Bill Cosby Amanda Spaar

  2. Childhood • Born July 12, 1937 Philadelphia, PA • Parents are Anna and William Cosby. • Oldest of 3 brothers; Russell, Robert, and James • Worked various jobs at the age of 9. • Helped mother pay bills by doing odd jobs. • Went to Germantown High School

  3. Childhood • Went to Germantown High School • In High School did tack, football, basketball, and baseball. • Dropped out of High School. • Studied favorite comedian, Jerry Lewis, by imitating him. • Earned equivalency diploma in the Navy.

  4. Adulthood • Enlisted in the Navy • Attended Temple University. • First black actor to star in a dramatic role on TV. • Creator of Bill Cosby Show • Creator of Fat Albert series

  5. Adulthood • Had 4 daughters and one son; Erika Ranee, ErinnChalene, Ensa Camille, • Wrote series of children's books “Little Bill” • In 2003, published a book, “Friends of a feather.” with his daughter. • Bill donated 20 million dollars to a black school, Spelman College, in 1988.

  6. Adulthood • Had 4 daughters and one son; Erika Ranee, Erinn Chalene, Ensa Camille, Evin Harrah, and Ennis William. • Married Camille Hanks on January 25, 1964.

  7. Achievements • Best selling Author of Fatherhood. • Won over 57 awards • 33 awards in comedian, actor, and producer • First black person to appear on network television

  8. Achievements • Won Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. • Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. • Won several Grammy’s for comedy performances. • Doctorate of urban education from university of Massachusetts.

  9. Achievements • Primetime Emmy for Bill Cosby in 1969. • Honored the Presidential Metal of Freedom in 2002.

  10. Quotes • Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it. ~Bill Cosby • In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. ~Bill Cosby

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