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Date of Birth:

12 July 1937, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA more

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Mini Biography:

William H. Cosby Jr. was born on July 12th, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... more

Trivia:

Outstanding athlete at Temple University, in football and track and field. more

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Up 21% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 55 wins & 10 nominations more

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Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Sylvia's Path (2002) (TV)	(voice)	2002	-	8.7 (7)

2.	"Cosby" (1996)	Hilton Lucas (95 episodes, 1996-2000)	2000	-	6.3 (423)
	95 TV episodes: The Song Remains the Same (2000) Hilton Lucas A Long Night's Journey (2000) Hilton Lucas Kids Eat the Darndest Things (2000) Hilton Lucas Thursday's Child (2000) Hilton Lucas A Pair of Threes Beats a Flush Every Time (2000) Hilton Lucas 90 episodes not shown.
3.	"Becker" (1998)	Hilton Lucas (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	7.7 (2,703)
	1 TV episode: Drive, They Said (1999) (uncredited) Hilton Lucas
4.	"Touched by an Angel" (1994)	Phil, Angel of Reconciliation (2 episodes, 1997-1999)	1999	-	5.4 (1,309)
	2 TV episodes: Family Business (1999) Phil, Angel of Reconciliation Inherit the Wind (1997) Phil, Angel of Reconciliation
5.	"Little Bill" (1999)	Captain Brainstorm (1 episode)	1999	-	7.4 (122)
	1 TV episode: Little Bill's Adventure with Captain Brainstorm (????) (voice) Captain Brainstorm
6.	Jack (1996)	Lawrence Woodruff	1996	$88M	5.3 (15,687)

7.	"The Cosby Mysteries" (1994)	Guy Hanks (17 episodes, 1994-1995)	1995	-	4.8 (67)
	17 TV episodes: Dial 'H' for Murder (1995) Guy Hanks Goldilocks (1995) Guy Hanks The Medium Is the Message (1995) Guy Hanks Big Brother Is Watching (1995) Guy Hanks The Hit Parade (1995) Guy Hanks 12 episodes not shown.
8.	I Spy Returns (1994) (TV)	Alexander Scott	1994	-	5.2 (119)

9.	The Cosby Mysteries (1994) (TV)	Guy Hanks	1994	-	5.3 (82)
	AKAs: Guy Hanks I
10.	The Meteor Man (1993)	Marvin	1993	-	4.5 (2,192)

11.	"The Cosby Show" (1984)	Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable / 3 characters not shown (200 episodes, 1984-1992)	1992	-	7.8 (4,315)
	200 TV episodes: And So, We Commence (1992) Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable Some Gifts Aren't Deductible (1992) Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable You Can't Stop the Music (1992) Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable Rudy's Retreat (1992) Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable Clair's Reunion (1992) Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable 195 episodes not shown.
12.	Sinbad and Friends: All the Way Live... Almost! (1991) (TV)	(voice) God	1991	-	-

13.	Ghost Dad (1990)	Elliot Hopper	1990	-	3.8 (3,035)

14.	Leonard Part 6 (1987)	Leonard Parker	1987	-	2.0 (4,627)

15.	"A Different World" (1987)	Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable (3 episodes, 1987)	1987	-	6.3 (830)
	3 TV episodes: If Chosen, I May Not Run (1987) Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable Rudy and the Snow Queen (1987) Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable Pilot (1987) Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable
16.	The Fat Albert Easter Special (1982) (TV)	(voice) Fat Albert / Mudfoot	1982	-	4.1 (8)

17.	The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)	Barney Satin	1981	-	4.7 (443)

18.	California Suite (1978)	Dr. Willis Panama - Visitors from Chicago	1978	-	6.1 (2,504)
	AKAs: Neil Simon's California Suite
19.	Top Secret (1978) (TV)	Aaron Strickland	1978	-	4.2 (27)

20.	The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977) (TV)	(voice) Fat Albert / 3 characters not shown	1977	-	6.0 (47)

21.	The Fat Albert Halloween Special (1977) (TV)	(voice) Bill / 3 characters not shown	1977	-	7.7 (34)

22.	A Piece of the Action (1977)	Dave Anderson	1977	-	5.9 (321)

23.	"Cos" (1976)	Host (unknown episodes)	1976	-	-

24.	Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976)	Mother	1976	-	5.6 (1,470)

25.	Let's Do It Again (1975)	Billy Foster	1975	-	6.1 (548)

26.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	Guest Host - Himself (1 episode, 1975)	1975	-	8.3 (463)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 17 February 1975 (1975) Guest Host - Himself
27.	Journey Back to Oz (1974)	The Wizard of Oz (TV version)	1974	-	5.8 (172)

28.	Uptown Saturday Night (1974)	Wardell Franklin	1974	-	6.2 (683)

29.	"The Electric Company" (1971)	Hank / 5 characters not shown (260 episodes, 1971-1973)	1973	-	8.1 (312)
	260 TV episodes: 260 (1973) Hank/The Milkman/Ken Kane/Marko the Magician/The Ice Cream Man 259 (1973) Hank/The Milkman/Ken Kane/Marko the Magician/The Ice Cream Man 258 (1973) Hank/The Milkman/Ken Kane/Marko the Magician/The Ice Cream Man 257 (1973) Hank/The Milkman/Ken Kane/Marko the Magician/The Ice Cream Man 256 (1973) Hank/The Milkman/Ken Kane/Marko the Magician/The Ice Cream Man 255 episodes not shown.
30.	Hickey & Boggs (1972)	Al Hickey	1972	-	6.3 (271)

31.	"The New Bill Cosby Show" (1972)	Host (unknown episodes)	1972	-	4.6 (21)

32.	"Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" (1972)	Bill / 6 characters not shown (unknown episodes)	1972	-	6.8 (210)
	AKAs: The New Fat Albert Show (USA: new title)
33.	To All My Friends on Shore (1972) (TV)	Blue	1972	-	7.0 (62)

34.	Man and Boy (1971)	Caleb Revers	1971	-	4.8 (53)
	AKAs: Ride a Dark Horse
35.	"The Bill Cosby Show" (1969)	Chet Kincaid (51 episodes, 1969-1971)	1971	-	6.2 (151)
	51 TV episodes: The Long Road Back (1971) Chet Kincaid The Power of a Tree (1971) Chet Kincaid The Barber Shop (1971) Chet Kincaid A Dirty Business (1971) Chet Kincaid Tobacco Road (1971) Chet Kincaid 46 episodes not shown.
36.	Dick Van Dyke Meets Bill Cosby (1970) (TV)	Host	1970	-	3.7 (6)

37.	Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert (1969) (TV)	(voice) Bill / 2 characters not shown	1969	-	5.4 (21)

38.	Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969)	(uncredited) Patron at nightclub	1969	-	6.4 (1,738)

39.	"NBC Children's Theatre" (1963)	Narrator (1 episode, 1969)	1969	-	-
	1 TV episode: As I See It (1969) Narrator
40.	"I Spy" (1965)	Alexander Scott (82 episodes, 1965-1968)	1968	-	7.5 (262)
	82 TV episodes: Pinwheel (1968) Alexander Scott Carmelita Is One of Us (1968) Alexander Scott The Spy Business (1968) Alexander Scott Suitable for Framing (1968) Alexander Scott The Name of the Game (1968) Alexander Scott 77 episodes not shown.
41.	"Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" (1963)	(1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	7.8 (43)
	AKAs: The Chrysler Theater Theatre of Stars (UK) Universal Star Time (syndication title) 1 TV episode: Murder at N.B.C. (1966)
42.	"The Bob Hope Show" (1952)	(1 episode, 1966)	1966	-	7.3 (8)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 19 October 1966 (1966)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Fatherhood" (2004)	composer: theme music (24 episodes, 2004-2005)	2005	-	6.1 (31)
	24 TV episodes: A Star Is Flunked (2005) (composer: theme music) Behind Open Doors (2005) (composer: theme music) Birds, Bees and Bindlebeep (2005) (composer: theme music) Cabin Fever (2005) (composer: theme music) Home Not So Alone (2005) (composer: theme music) 19 episodes not shown.
2.	"Little Bill" (1999)	composer: theme music (11 episodes, 1999-2003)	2003	-	7.4 (122)
	11 TV episodes: Going Fishing (2003) (composer: theme music) New Foods/Elephant Tricks (2003) (composer: theme music) Little Bill's Giant Space Adventure (2002) (composer: theme music) Number One on Honeywood Street (2002) (composer: theme music) Merry Christmas, Little Bill! (2001) (composer: theme music) 6 episodes not shown.
3.	"Cosby" (1996)	composer: theme music (95 episodes, 1996-2000)	2000	-	6.3 (423)
	95 TV episodes: The Song Remains the Same (2000) (composer: theme music) A Long Night's Journey (2000) (composer: theme music) Kids Eat the Darndest Things (2000) (composer: theme music) Thursday's Child (2000) (composer: theme music) A Pair of Threes Beats a Flush Every Time (2000) (composer: theme music) 90 episodes not shown.
4.	"A Different World" (1987)	composer: theme music (146 episodes, 1987-1993)	1993	-	6.3 (830)
	146 TV episodes: Great X-Pectations (1993) (composer: theme music) Cabin in the Sky (1993) (composer: theme music) Dancing Machines (1993) (composer: theme music) Lean on Me (1993) (composer: theme music) When One Door Closes...: Part 1 (1993) (composer: theme music) 141 episodes not shown.
5.	"You Bet Your Life" (1992)	composer: theme music (3 episodes, 1992-1993)	1993	-	5.9 (6)
	3 TV episodes: The Spoon Man (1993) (composer: theme music) Game Show (1993) (composer: theme music) Episode #1.13 (1992) (composer: theme music)
6.	"The Cosby Show" (1984)	composer: theme music (200 episodes, 1984-1992)	1992	-	7.8 (4,315)
	200 TV episodes: And So, We Commence (1992) (composer: theme music) Some Gifts Aren't Deductible (1992) (composer: theme music) You Can't Stop the Music (1992) (composer: theme music) Rudy's Retreat (1992) (composer: theme music) Clair's Reunion (1992) (composer: theme music) 195 episodes not shown.
7.	Bill Cosby: Himself (1983)	(composer: song "It Was a Good Idea at the Time")	1983	-	8.0 (1,702)
	AKAs: Bill Cosby, Himself (USA: video box title)
8.	"The Bill Cosby Show" (1969)	composer: theme "Hikky Burr" (unknown episodes)	1969	-	6.2 (151)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Cosby" (1996)	executive consultant (95 episodes, 1996-2000)	2000	-	6.3 (423)
	95 TV episodes: The Song Remains the Same (2000) (executive consultant) A Long Night's Journey (2000) (executive consultant) Kids Eat the Darndest Things (2000) (executive consultant) Thursday's Child (2000) (executive consultant) A Pair of Threes Beats a Flush Every Time (2000) (executive consultant) 90 episodes not shown.
2.	"The American Experience" (1988)	special funding (1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	8.5 (193)
	1 TV episode: Malcolm X: Make It Plain (1994) (special funding) (as William H. Cosby Jr.)
3.	"A Different World" (1987)	executive consultant (146 episodes, 1987-1993)	1993	-	6.3 (830)
	146 TV episodes: Great X-Pectations (1993) (executive consultant) Cabin in the Sky (1993) (executive consultant) Dancing Machines (1993) (executive consultant) Lean on Me (1993) (executive consultant) When One Door Closes...: Part 1 (1993) (executive consultant) 141 episodes not shown.
4.	"Where I Live" (1993)	consultant (unknown episodes)	1993	-	7.8 (16)

5.	"You Bet Your Life" (1992)	executive consultant (3 episodes, 1992-1993)	1993	-	5.9 (6)
	3 TV episodes: The Spoon Man (1993) (executive consultant) Game Show (1993) (executive consultant) Episode #1.13 (1992) (executive consultant)
6.	"The Cosby Show" (1984)	executive consultant (200 episodes, 1984-1992)	1992	-	7.8 (4,315)
	200 TV episodes: And So, We Commence (1992) (executive consultant) (as William H. Cosby Jr) (as William H. Cosby Jr.) Some Gifts Aren't Deductible (1992) (executive consultant) (as William H. Cosby Jr) (as William H. Cosby Jr.) You Can't Stop the Music (1992) (executive consultant) (as William H. Cosby Jr) (as William H. Cosby Jr.) Rudy's Retreat (1992) (executive consultant) (as William H. Cosby Jr.) Clair's Reunion (1992) (executive consultant) (as William H. Cosby Jr) (as William H. Cosby Jr.) 195 episodes not shown.
7.	"Grand" (1990)	executive consultant (19 episodes, 1990)	1990	-	7.9 (58)
	19 TV episodes: The Well (1990) (executive consultant) Wolf Boy (1990) (executive consultant) The Mother Load (1990) (executive consultant) Lady Luck (1990) (executive consultant) The Return of Yale Pinhaus (1990) (executive consultant) 14 episodes not shown.

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Fatherhood" (2004)	(24 episodes, 2004-2005)	2005	-	6.1 (31)
	24 TV episodes: A Star Is Flunked (2005) (based on the book by) (creator) Behind Open Doors (2005) (based on the book by) (creator) Birds, Bees and Bindlebeep (2005) (based on the book by) (creator) Cabin Fever (2005) (based on the book by) (creator) Home Not So Alone (2005) (based on the book by) (creator) 19 episodes not shown.
2.	Fat Albert (2004)	(written by) (as William H. Cosby Jr. Ed.D.)	2004	-	4.0 (4,412)

3.	"Little Bill" (1999)	(11 episodes, 1999-2003)	2003	-	7.4 (122)
	11 TV episodes: Going Fishing (2003) (based on the book by) New Foods/Elephant Tricks (2003) (based on the book by) Little Bill's Giant Space Adventure (2002) (based on the book by) Number One on Honeywood Street (2002) (based on the book by) Merry Christmas, Little Bill! (2001) (based on the book by) 6 episodes not shown.
4.	The Cosby Show: A Look Back (2002) (TV)	(writer)	2002	-	6.4 (86)

5.	Bill Cosby: Mr. Sapolsky, with Love (1996) (V)	(writer) (as William H. Cosby)	1996	-	6.3 (9)

6.	"A Different World" (1987)	(146 episodes, 1987-1993)	1993	-	6.3 (830)
	146 TV episodes: Great X-Pectations (1993) (creator) Cabin in the Sky (1993) (creator) Dancing Machines (1993) (creator) Lean on Me (1993) (creator) When One Door Closes...: Part 1 (1993) (creator) 141 episodes not shown.
7.	"The Cosby Show" (1984)	(200 episodes, 1984-1992)	1992	-	7.8 (4,315)
	200 TV episodes: And So, We Commence (1992) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr. Ed.) Some Gifts Aren't Deductible (1992) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr. Ed.) You Can't Stop the Music (1992) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr. Ed.) Rudy's Retreat (1992) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr. Ed.) Clair's Reunion (1992) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr. Ed.) 195 episodes not shown.
8.	Leonard Part 6 (1987)	(story)	1987	-	2.0 (4,627)

9.	Bill Cosby: 49 (1987) (V)	(writer)	1987	-	7.3 (57)

10.	Bill Cosby: Himself (1983)	(written by) (as William H. Cosby Jr.)	1983	-	8.0 (1,702)
	AKAs: Bill Cosby, Himself (USA: video box title)
11.	"Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" (1972)	(unknown episodes)	1972	-	6.8 (210)
	AKAs: The New Fat Albert Show (USA: new title)
12.	To All My Friends on Shore (1972) (TV)	(idea)	1972	-	7.0 (62)

13.	"The Bill Cosby Show" (1969)	(51 episodes, 1969-1971)	1971	-	6.2 (151)
	51 TV episodes: The Long Road Back (1971) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr.) The Power of a Tree (1971) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr.) The Barber Shop (1971) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr.) A Dirty Business (1971) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr.) Tobacco Road (1971) (creator) (as William Cosby Jr.) 46 episodes not shown.
14.	The Bill Cosby Special, or? (1971) (TV)	(writer)	1971	-	-

15.	The Third Bill Cosby Special (1970) (TV)	(writer)	1970	-	-

16.	Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert (1969) (TV)	(written by)	1969	-	5.4 (21)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Fatherhood" (2004)	executive producer (24 episodes, 2004-2005)	2005	-	6.1 (31)
	24 TV episodes: A Star Is Flunked (2005) (executive producer) Behind Open Doors (2005) (executive producer) Birds, Bees and Bindlebeep (2005) (executive producer) Cabin Fever (2005) (executive producer) Home Not So Alone (2005) (executive producer) 19 episodes not shown.
2.	Fat Albert (2004)	(executive producer) (as William H. Cosby Jr.)	2004	-	4.0 (4,412)

3.	"Little Bill" (1999)	executive producer (11 episodes, 1999-2003)	2003	-	7.4 (122)
	11 TV episodes: Going Fishing (2003) (executive producer) New Foods/Elephant Tricks (2003) (executive producer) Little Bill's Giant Space Adventure (2002) (executive producer) Number One on Honeywood Street (2002) (executive producer) Merry Christmas, Little Bill! (2001) (executive producer) 6 episodes not shown.
4.	The Cosby Show: A Look Back (2002) (TV)	(executive producer)	2002	-	6.4 (86)

5.	Ralph Bunche: An American Odyssey (2001)	(executive producer)	2001	-	8.5 (12)

6.	Men of Honor (2000)	(executive producer)	2000	-	6.7 (27,637)
	AKAs: Men of Honour (UK)
7.	"Cosby" (1996)	executive producer (95 episodes, 1996-2000)	2000	-	6.3 (423)
	95 TV episodes: The Song Remains the Same (2000) (executive producer) A Long Night's Journey (2000) (executive producer) Kids Eat the Darndest Things (2000) (executive producer) Thursday's Child (2000) (executive producer) A Pair of Threes Beats a Flush Every Time (2000) (executive producer) 90 episodes not shown.
8.	"Odd Man Out" (1999)	executive producer (19 episodes, 1999-2000)	2000	-	5.2 (24)
	19 TV episodes: Little Women (2000) (executive producer) My Life as a Dog (2000) (executive producer) What About Bob? (1999) (executive producer) Punch Line (1999) (executive producer) Fight Club (1999) (executive producer) 14 episodes not shown.
9.	"The Great Depression" (1998)	executive producer (unknown episodes, 1998)	1998	-	7.1 (11)

10.	"The Cosby Mysteries" (1994)	executive producer (18 episodes, 1994-1995)	1995	-	4.8 (67)
	18 TV episodes: Dial 'H' for Murder (1995) (executive producer) Goldilocks (1995) (executive producer) The Medium Is the Message (1995) (executive producer) Big Brother Is Watching (1995) (executive producer) The Hit Parade (1995) (executive producer) 13 episodes not shown.
11.	I Spy Returns (1994) (TV)	(executive producer)	1994	-	5.2 (119)

12.	The Cosby Mysteries (1994) (TV)	(executive producer)	1994	-	5.3 (82)
	AKAs: Guy Hanks I
13.	"Here and Now" (1992)	executive producer (12 episodes, 1992-1993)	1993	-	7.2 (8)
	12 TV episodes: Pre-Ring Circus (1993) (executive producer) Backsliding (1992) (executive producer) Take My Grandparents... Please (1992) (executive producer) A.J.'s Big Leap (1992) (executive producer) Great Expectations (1992) (executive producer) 7 episodes not shown.
14.	Leonard Part 6 (1987)	(producer)	1987	-	2.0 (4,627)

15.	"A Different World" (1987)	executive producer (unknown episodes)	1987	-	6.3 (830)

16.	Bill Cosby: 49 (1987) (V)	(producer)	1987	-	7.3 (57)

17.	Bill Cosby: Himself (1983)	(executive producer) (as William H. Cosby Jr.)	1983	-	8.0 (1,702)
	AKAs: Bill Cosby, Himself (USA: video box title)
18.	The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977) (TV)	(executive producer) (as William H. Cosby Jr.)	1977	-	6.0 (47)

19.	The Fat Albert Halloween Special (1977) (TV)	(executive producer) (as William H. Cosby Jr.)	1977	-	7.7 (34)

20.	"Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids" (1972)	executive producer (unknown episodes)	1972	-	6.8 (210)
	AKAs: The New Fat Albert Show (USA: new title)
21.	To All My Friends on Shore (1972) (TV)	(executive producer)	1972	-	7.0 (62)

22.	Man and Boy (1971)	(executive producer) (as William H. Cosby Jr.)	1971	-	4.8 (53)
	AKAs: Ride a Dark Horse
23.	"The Bill Cosby Show" (1969)	executive producer (51 episodes, 1969-1971)	1971	-	6.2 (151)
	51 TV episodes: The Long Road Back (1971) (executive producer) The Power of a Tree (1971) (executive producer) The Barber Shop (1971) (executive producer) A Dirty Business (1971) (executive producer) Tobacco Road (1971) (executive producer) 46 episodes not shown.
24.	The Bill Cosby Special, or? (1971) (TV)	(producer)	1971	-	-

25.	The Door (1968)	(co-producer) (uncredited)	1968	-	6.7 (8)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Cosby" (1996)	(95 episodes, 1996-2000)	2000	-	6.3 (423)
	95 TV episodes: The Song Remains the Same (2000) A Long Night's Journey (2000) Kids Eat the Darndest Things (2000) Thursday's Child (2000) A Pair of Threes Beats a Flush Every Time (2000) 90 episodes not shown.
2.	"Little Bill" (1999)	(unknown episodes)	1999	-	7.4 (122)

3.	"The Cosby Mysteries" (1994)	(18 episodes, 1994-1995)	1995	-	4.8 (67)
	18 TV episodes: Dial 'H' for Murder (1995) Goldilocks (1995) The Medium Is the Message (1995) Big Brother Is Watching (1995) The Hit Parade (1995) 13 episodes not shown.
4.	The Cosby Mysteries (1994) (TV)		1994	-	5.3 (82)
	AKAs: Guy Hanks I
5.	To All My Friends on Shore (1972) (TV)	(as William H. Cosby Jr.)	1972	-	7.0 (62)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Bill Cosby: Himself (1983)	(as William H. Cosby Jr.)	1983	-	8.0 (1,702)
	AKAs: Bill Cosby, Himself (USA: video box title)
2.	"The Bill Cosby Show" (1969)	(2 episodes, 1970)	1970	-	6.2 (151)
	2 TV episodes: The Runaways (1970) The Return of Big Bad Bubba Bronson (1970)

Soundtrack View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"The Cosby Show" (1984)	(1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	7.8 (4,315)
		1 TV episode: A Touch of Wonder (1986) (performer: "Living for the City")

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (2008) (TV)	(thanks)	2008	-	8.3 (321)

2.	Artists of the Roundtable (2008) (V)	(special thanks)	2008	-	-

3.	Malcolm X (1992)	(thank Allah)	1992	-	7.7 (20,903)
	AKAs: X (USA: poster title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots (post-production) (2010) (TV)	(voice)	2010	-	-

2.	"The Jay Leno Show" (2009)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.23 (2009) Himself
3.	The Cosby Show: 25th Anniversary Special (2009) (TV)	Himself; Cliff Huxtable	2009	-	-

4.	"Larry King Live" (1985)	Himself (4 episodes, 2003-2009)	2009	-	5.8 (388)
	4 TV episodes: Cosby's Fight for School Funding (2009) Himself Bill Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussiant (2007) Himself Bill Cosby and Toni Braxton (2007) Himself Episode dated 10 December 2003 (2003) Himself
5.	"Unsung" (2008)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	9.7 (15)
	1 TV episode: Melba Moore (2009) Himself
6.	"Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)	Himself / Himself - Guest (11 episodes, 1995-2009)	2009	-	7.6 (15)
	AKAs: Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts) Letterman (Australia) The Late Show (USA: informal short title) 11 TV episodes: Episode #16.148 (2009) Himself - Guest Episode #16.43 (2008) Himself - Guest Episode #15.54 (2008) Himself - Guest Episode dated 13 April 2007 (2007) Himself Episode dated 27 February 2004 (2004) Himself 6 episodes not shown.
7.	"Today" (1952)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	4.6 (318)
	AKAs: NBC News Today (USA: promotional title) The Today Show (USA: alternative title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 19 May 2009 (2009) Himself
8.	"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)	Himself (10 episodes, 1992-2009)	2009	-	6.8 (474)
	AKAs: Jay Leno (Australia) 10 TV episodes: Episode #18.29 (2009) Himself Episode dated 1 August 2008 (2008) Himself Episode dated 5 May 2008 (2008) Himself Episode dated 12 March 2008 (2008) Himself Episode dated 15 June 2007 (2007) Himself 5 episodes not shown.
9.	"Meet the Press" (1947)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	7.5 (121)
	AKAs: Meet the Press with Tim Russert (USA: complete title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 11 January 2009 (2009) Himself
10.	Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)	Himself	2009	-	9.4 (14)

11.	Flunked (2008)	Himself	2008	-	-

12.	Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	6.7 (46)

13.	"The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986)	Himself (4 episodes, 1989-2008)	2008	-	7.4 (10)
	AKAs: Oprah (USA: short title) 4 TV episodes: Episode dated 12 February 2008 (2008) Himself Episode dated 17 October 2007 (2007) Himself Episode dated 27 October 2001 (2001) Himself Episode dated 2 November 1989 (1989) Himself
14.	Liberty, Friends, and the Pursuit of Education (2008)	(voice) Himself	2008	-	-

15.	"Good Morning America" (1975)	Himself (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	5.1 (169)
	AKAs: G.M.A. (USA: promotional abbreviation) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 19 October 2007 (2007) Himself
16.	A Tribute to the Teachers of America (2007) (TV)	Himself	2007	-	-

17.	Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven (2007)	Himself	2007	-	6.1 (47)

18.	38th NAACP Image Awards (2007) (TV)	Himself	2007	-	4.0 (5)

19.	Buffy Sainte-Marie: A Multimedia Life (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	-

20.	The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	-

21.	The Pact (2006)	Himself	2006	-	5.9 (15)

22.	"ABC News Nightline" (1980)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	6.7 (65)
	AKAs: Nightline 1 TV episode: Episode dated 29 June 2005 (2005) Himself
23.	500 Years Later (2005)	(voice) Himself	2005	-	7.0 (81)

24.	The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	6.9 (36)
	AKAs: The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World (USA: alternative title)
25.	"Dr. Phil" (2002)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 24 January 2005 (2005) Himself
26.	An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Quincy Jones (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	4.7 (6)

27.	Hey Hey Hey: Behind the Scenes of 'Fat Albert' (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	-

28.	Fat Albert (2004)	Himself	2004	-	4.0 (4,412)

29.	"Paula Zahn Now" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	5.8 (5)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 11 November 2004 (2004) Himself
30.	"Coming Attractions" (1991)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	6.9 (8)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 14 October 2004 (2004) Himself
31.	The Story Behind Baadasssss!: The Birth of Black Cinema (2004) (V)	Himself	2004	-	6.5 (22)

32.	Songwriters Hall of Fame (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	-

33.	"Tavis Smiley" (2004)	Himself (2 episodes, 2004)	2004	-	5.6 (86)
	2 TV episodes: Episode dated 26 May 2004 (2004) Himself Episode #1.1 (2004) Himself
34.	"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	7.9 (14)
	AKAs: The Ellen Show (Australia) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 3 May 2004 (2004) Himself
35.	Lightning in a Bottle (2004)	Himself	2004	-	7.5 (314)

36.	The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2003) (TV)	Himself - Recepient: Bob Hope Humanitarian Award	2003	-	3.7 (174)

37.	Comedian (2002)	Comedian	2002	-	7.0 (3,199)

38.	The Cosby Show: A Look Back (2002) (TV)	Himself; Cliff Huxtable	2002	-	6.4 (86)

39.	NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) (TV)	Himself	2002	-	6.3 (114)
	AKAs: NBC 75th Anniversary Celebration (USA: alternative title)
40.	Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion (2002) (TV)	Himself	2002	-	3.6 (207)

41.	Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (2002) (TV)	Himself	2002	-	3.9 (54)

42.	"ESPN SportsCentury" (1999)	Himself (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	8.7 (85)
	1 TV episode: Barry Bonds (2001) Himself
43.	"E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	-
	1 TV episode: The Cosby Kids (2001) Himself
44.	Hopalong Cassidy: Public Hero #1 (2001) (TV)	Himself	2001	-	8.1 (24)

45.	Starz! 10th Anniversary (2001) (TV)	Himself	2001	-	-

46.	"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996)	Himself (7 episodes, 1996-2001)	2001	-	3.6 (556)
	7 TV episodes: Episode dated 13 February 2001 (2001) Himself Episode dated 22 February 2000 (2000) Himself Episode dated 30 April 1999 (1999) Himself Episode dated 24 September 1998 (1998) Himself Episode dated 15 May 1998 (1998) Himself 2 episodes not shown.
47.	"Zone interdite" (1993)	Himself (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	5.8 (6)
	1 TV episode: L'été de la jet set (2000) Himself
48.	The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000) (TV)		2000	-	7.4 (6)

49.	"Showbiz Today" (1984)	Himself (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	1.7 (18)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 4 May 2000 (2000) Himself
50.	"Biography" (1987)	Himself (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	8.0 (266)
	1 TV episode: Sammy Davis Jr.: Mr. Entertainment (1999) Himself
51.	The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1998) (TV)	Himself (Honoree)	1998	-	6.6 (40)

52.	The American Red Cross Celebrates Real-Life Miracles (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	-

53.	"The Roseanne Show" (1998)	Himself (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	3.5 (47)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.45 (1998) Himself
54.	"Behind the Music" (1997)	Himself (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	7.4 (141)
	AKAs: VH1's Behind the Music (USA: alternative title) 1 TV episode: Tony Orlando (1998) Himself
55.	Essence Awards (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	5.8 (14)

56.	"Kids Say the Darndest Things" (1998)	Host (unknown episodes)	1998	-	4.2 (78)

57.	A Celebration of America's Music (1998) (TV)	Host	1998	-	-

58.	"Intimate Portrait" (1993)	Himself (2 episodes, 1998)	1998	-	7.8 (52)
	2 TV episodes: Debbie Allen (1998) Himself Phylicia Rashad (????) Himself
59.	The 40th Annual Grammy Awards (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	4.6 (26)

60.	4 Little Girls (1997)	Himself (Educator)	1997	-	7.7 (1,227)

61.	10th Anniversary Essence Awards (1997) (TV)	Himself - Honoree	1997	-	-

62.	"American Masters" (1983)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	8.3 (66)
	1 TV episode: Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997) (uncredited) Himself
63.	"Ruby Wax Meets..." (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	8.0 (20)
	1 TV episode: Bill Cosby (1997) Himself
64.	The 23rd Annual People's Choice Awards (1997) (TV)	Himself	1997	-	3.7 (12)

65.	Celebrate the Dream: 50 Years of Ebony Magazine (1996) (TV)	Himself	1996	-	3.2 (13)

66.	Bill Cosby: Mr. Sapolsky, with Love (1996) (V)	Himself	1996	-	6.3 (9)

67.	Who Makes You Laugh? (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	2.0 (15)

68.	Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	-

69.	In a New Light '94 (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	-

70.	The Essence Awards (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	-

71.	Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1993) (TV)	Himself/Host	1993	-	5.2 (16)

72.	1993 Essence Awards (1993) (TV)	Himself	1993	-	-

73.	"The Big Breakfast" (1992)	Himself (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	6.8 (89)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 1 April 1993 (1993) Himself
74.	Malcolm X (1992)	(uncredited) Himself - at End of Credits	1992	-	7.7 (20,903)
	AKAs: X (USA: poster title)
75.	The Last Laugh: Memories of the Cosby Show (1992) (TV)	Himself; Cliff Huxtable	1992	-	-

76.	"The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)	Himself - Guest Host / 3 characters not shown (42 episodes, 1964-1992)	1992	-	8.3 (463)
	AKAs: The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title) 42 TV episodes: Episode dated 29 April 1992 (1992) Himself Episode dated 30 October 1986 (1986) Himself - Guest Host Episode dated 26 September 1986 (1986) Himself - Guest Host Episode dated 24 September 1986 (1986) Himself - Guest Host Episode dated 23 September 1986 (1986) Himself - Guest Host 37 episodes not shown.
77.	"The Arsenio Hall Show" (1989)	Himself (3 episodes, 1989-1992)	1992	-	6.4 (162)
	3 TV episodes: Episode dated 29 April 1992 (1992) Himself Episode dated 28 January 1992 (1992) Himself Episode dated 13 November 1989 (1989) Himself
78.	The American Film Institute Salute to Sidney Poitier (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	6.0 (56)

79.	"You Bet Your Life" (1992)	Host (unknown episodes)	1992	-	5.9 (6)

80.	Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	9.4 (5)

81.	Math, Who Needs It? (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	-

82.	"Great Performances" (1972)	Himself (1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	8.4 (106)
	1 TV episode: Miles Davis: A Tribute (1991) Himself
83.	The One, the Only... Groucho (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	8.5 (31)

84.	Comic Relief IV (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	7.5 (36)

85.	"Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)	Himself (4 episodes, 1983-1990)	1990	-	-
	4 TV episodes: Episode dated 7 September 1990 (1990) Himself Episode dated 12 September 1986 (1986) Himself Episode dated 13 September 1985 (1985) Himself Episode dated 22 May 1983 (1983) Himself
86.	"Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon" (1966)	Himself (1 episode, 1990)	1990	-	5.4 (20)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 1 September 1990 (1990) Himself
87.	Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	6.7 (34)

88.	The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	7.1 (28)

89.	Happy Birthday, Bugs!: 50 Looney Years (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	6.9 (68)

90.	The Earth Day Special (1990) (TV)	Cliff Huxtable	1990	-	6.1 (106)

91.	"Lou Rawls Parade of Stars" (1984)	Himself (3 episodes, 1985-1989)	1989	-	-
	3 TV episodes: Episode dated 30 December 1989 (1989) Himself Episode dated 17 December 1988 (1988) Himself Episode dated 28 December 1985 (1985) Himself
92.	Bill Cosby Salutes Alvin Ailey (1989) (TV)	Himself - Host	1989	-	-

93.	Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting (1989) (TV)	Himself - Host	1989	-	8.9 (11)

94.	"The More You Know" (1989)	Himself	1989	-	6.2 (41)

95.	The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (1988) (TV)	Himself	1988	-	2.9 (13)

96.	"It's Showtime at the Apollo" (1987)	Himself - Guest Host (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	4.4 (42)
	AKAs: Showtime at the Apollo (USA: new title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 28 November 1987 (1987) Himself - Guest Host
97.	The 4th Annual Black Gold Awards (1987) (TV)	Himself	1987	-	-

98.	The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards (1987) (TV)	Himself	1987	-	6.2 (14)

99.	Bill Cosby: 49 (1987) (V)	Himself	1987	-	7.3 (57)

100.	Creole Giselle (1987) (TV)	Himself - Host	1987	-	-

101.	Miles Ahead: The Music of Miles Davis (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	-

102.	An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	5.2 (17)

103.	George Burns' 90th Birthday Party: A Very Special Special (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	-

104.	In Remembrance of Martin (1986)	Himself	1986	-	8.2 (6)

105.	The Twelfth Annual People's Choice Awards (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	2.5 (8)

106.	The Patti LaBelle Show (1985) (TV)	Himself	1985	-	-

107.	Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985) (TV)	Himself/Host	1985	-	9.3 (36)

108.	Elayne Boosler: Party of One (1985) (TV)	Himself	1985	-	3.8 (9)

109.	Johnny Carson Presents the Tonight Show Comedians (1984) (TV)	Himself	1984	-	-

110.	"PicturePages" (1984)	Host	1984	-	7.8 (30)
	AKAs: Bill Cosby's PicturePages (USA: complete title)
111.	"Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)	Himself (1 episode, 1983)	1983	-	8.0 (376)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 2 November 1983 (1983) Himself
112.	The NBC All Star Hour (1983) (TV)	Himself	1983	-	8.2 (5)

113.	Bill Cosby: Himself (1983)	Himself	1983	-	8.0 (1,702)
	AKAs: Bill Cosby, Himself (USA: video box title)
114.	"Reading Rainbow" (1983)	Himself (1 episode, 1983)	1983	-	8.1 (415)
	1 TV episode: Arthur's Eyes (1983) (voice) Himself
115.	Hollywood's Private Home Movies (1983) (TV)	Himself - Host	1983	-	-

116.	Where Have All the Children Gone (1980) (TV)		1980	-	7.2 (7)

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