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Date of Birth:

10 November 1956, Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA more

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Trivia:

Finalist in Ed McMahon's "Star Search" (1983) talent contest for stand-up comedy... more

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Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations more

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Celebrating Bill Cosby on PBS, Wednesday Nov. 4
(From Monsters and Critics. 2 November 2009, 8:43 PM, PST)
Comics Galore Outshined By Cosby At Tribute
(From Studio Briefing - TV News. 27 October 2009, 3:40 PM, PDT)

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Cuttin Da Mustard (2008)	Bennie	2008	-	9.0 (30)

2.	"Slacker Cats" (2007)	Eddie (6 episodes, 2007)	2007	-	5.7 (48)
	6 TV episodes: Buckley and Eddie Deceased (2007) Eddie Casino Miaow (2007) (voice) Eddie Ozymandias (2007) Eddie Big Guy (2007) Eddie The Wood (2007) Eddie 1 episode not shown.
3.	Stompin' (2007)	Ryan Jackson Sr.	2007	-	2.4 (40)

4.	Leila (2006)	Leila's Uncle	2006	-	-

5.	Hansel & Gretel (2002)	(voice) Raven	2002	-	2.3 (590)

6.	"Resurrection Blvd." (2000)	Odell Mason (3 episodes, 2002)	2002	-	6.4 (56)
	3 TV episodes: Resureccion (2002) Odell Mason Engano (2002) Odell Mason El Gato, El Vato, La Cena Y El Padre (2002) Odell Mason
7.	Crazy as Hell (2002)	Orderly	2002	-	5.9 (494)

8.	Treading Water (2002)	The Security Guard	2002	-	3.7 (8)

9.	"Moesha" (1996)	Prof. LeCount (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	4.2 (589)
	1 TV episode: The Nutty Moesha (2000) Prof. LeCount
10.	Ready to Run (2000) (TV)	(voice) Hollywood Shuffle	2000	-	5.6 (133)

11.	Soul Music Festival: Part 5 (1999) (TV)	Host	1999	-	-

12.	"Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995)	Big Bad Wolfgang / Simpleton (2 episodes, 1997-1999)	1999	-	5.3 (131)
	2 TV episodes: The Three Little Pigs (1999) Big Bad Wolfgang The Golden Goose (1997) (voice) Simpleton
13.	"Cosby" (1996)	Del (3 episodes, 1998-1999)	1999	-	6.3 (423)
	3 TV episodes: Afterschool Delight (1999) Del The Awful Truth (1999) Del Now Is the Time, the Walrus Said (1998) Del
14.	Soul Music Festival: Part IV (1998) (TV)	Host	1998	-	-

15.	Good Burger (1997)	Mr. Wheat	1997	-	4.9 (7,441)

16.	"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)	(1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	6.8 (474)
	AKAs: Jay Leno (Australia) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 9 May 1997 (1997)
17.	The Cherokee Kid (1996) (TV)	The Cherokee Kid/Isaiah Turner	1996	-	5.8 (620)

18.	Jingle All the Way (1996)	Myron Larabee	1996	$126M	4.9 (20,281)

19.	First Kid (1996)	Sam Simms	1996	$28.1M	4.6 (2,643)

20.	Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)	(voice) Riley	1996	$55.1M	5.3 (3,779)

21.	Soul Music Festival: Part I (1995) (TV)	Host	1995	-	-

22.	Houseguest (1995)	Kevin Franklin	1995	-	5.6 (2,340)

23.	"The Sinbad Show" (1993)	David Bryan (14 episodes, 1993-1994)	1994	-	6.0 (80)
	AKAs: Sinbad (UK) 14 TV episodes: Girls Unda Hoodz (1994) David Bryan Family Reunion (1994) David Bryan Can We Talk? (1994) David Bryan Neighborhood Watch (1994) David Bryan David Goes Skiing (1994) David Bryan 9 episodes not shown.
24.	"Bill Nye, the Science Guy" (1993)	(2 episodes, 1994)	1994	-	8.8 (909)
	AKAs: Disney Presents Bill Nye the Science Guy (USA: syndication title) 2 TV episodes: Blood & Circulation (1994) Chemical Reactions (1994)
25.	Aliens for Breakfast (1994) (TV)		1994	-	4.6 (41)

26.	The Meteor Man (1993)	Malik, Stacy's Boyfriend	1993	-	4.5 (2,192)

27.	Coneheads (1993)	Otto	1993	-	5.0 (14,358)

28.	"Saturday Night Live" (1975)	Host (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	8.2 (6,606)
	AKAs: NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title) SNL (USA: informal title) SNL 25 (USA: alternative title) Saturday Night (USA: first season title) Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title) Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title) Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title) Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title) 1 TV episode: Sinbad/Sade (1992) Host
29.	"Roc" (1991)	Ruben Stiles (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	7.1 (209)
	AKAs: Roc Live 1 TV episode: Roc and the Actor (1992) Ruben Stiles
30.	Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You (1992) (V)	Condom	1992	-	3.2 (61)

31.	Necessary Roughness (1991)	Andre Krimm	1991	-	5.5 (3,391)

32.	"A Different World" (1987)	Coach Walter Oakes (45 episodes, 1987-1991)	1991	-	6.3 (830)
	45 TV episodes: Never Can Say Goodbye (1991) Coach Walter Oakes Monet Is the Root of All Evil (1991) Coach Walter Oakes Sister to Sister, Sister (1991) Coach Walter Oakes It's Showtime at Hillman (1991) Coach Walter Oakes Ms. Understanding (1991) Coach Walter Oakes 40 episodes not shown.
33.	Sinbad: Brain Damaged (1990) (TV)		1990	-	7.0 (50)

34.	That's Adequate (1989)	Stand-up Comic	1989	-	5.7 (98)

35.	"The Cosby Show" (1984)	Davis Sarrette (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	7.8 (4,315)
	1 TV episode: Say Hello to a Good Buy (1987) Davis Sarrette
36.	"Keep on Cruisin'" (1987)	Co-Host (unknown episodes)	1987	-	-

37.	"The Redd Foxx Show" (1986)	Byron Lightfoot (6 episodes, 1986)	1986	-	7.3 (14)
	6 TV episodes: High Noon (1986) Byron Lightfoot The Old and the Restless (1986) Byron Lightfoot A Night to Forget (1986) Byron Lightfoot Mr. Right and Wrong (1986) Byron Lightfoot Lotto Fever (1986) Byron Lightfoot 1 episode not shown.

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Stompin' (2007)	(executive producer)	2007	-	2.4 (40)

2.	Leila (2006)	(executive producer)	2006	-	-

3.	Coda (2006)	(executive producer)	2006	-	-

4.	Soul Music Festival: Part 5 (1999) (TV)	(executive producer)	1999	-	-

5.	Sinbad: Nuthin' But the Funk (1998) (TV)	(executive producer)	1998	-	5.9 (11)

6.	Soul Music Festival: Part IV (1998) (TV)	(executive producer)	1998	-	-

7.	The Cherokee Kid (1996) (TV)	(executive producer)	1996	-	5.8 (620)

8.	First Kid (1996)	(executive producer)	1996	$28.1M	4.6 (2,643)

9.	70's Soul Music Festival: Part 2 (1996) (TV)	(executive producer)	1996	-	-

10.	Sinbad: Son of a Preacher Man (1996) (TV)	(executive producer)	1996	-	3.9 (22)

11.	Soul Music Festival: Part I (1995) (TV)	(executive producer)	1995	-	-

12.	"The Sinbad Show" (1993)	executive producer (3 episodes, 1993-1994)	1994	-	6.0 (80)
	AKAs: Sinbad (UK) 3 TV episodes: Family Reunion (1994) (executive producer) Neighborhood Watch (1994) (executive producer) Shades of Acceptance (1993) (executive producer)
13.	Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms (1993) (TV)	(executive producer)	1993	-	7.2 (30)

14.	Sinbad and Friends: All the Way Live... Almost! (1991) (TV)	(producer)	1991	-	-

15.	Sinbad: Brain Damaged (1990) (TV)	(executive producer)	1990	-	7.0 (50)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Sinbad: Nuthin' But the Funk (1998) (TV)	(writer)	1998	-	5.9 (11)

2.	Sinbad: Son of a Preacher Man (1996) (TV)	(writer)	1996	-	3.9 (22)

3.	"The Sinbad Show" (1993)	(2 episodes, 1993)	1993	-	6.0 (80)
	AKAs: Sinbad (UK) 2 TV episodes: The Par-tay (1993) (creator) Pilot (1993) (story)
4.	Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms (1993) (TV)	(writer)	1993	-	7.2 (30)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards (2009) (TV)	Himself - Host	2009	-	-

2.	11-04-08: The Day of Change (2009) (TV)	Himself	2009	-	-

3.	The Mark Twain Prize: Bill Cosby (2009) (TV)	Himself	2009	-	-

4.	"Family Guy" (1999)	Himself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	8.8 (45,593)
	AKAs: Padre de familia (USA: Spanish title) 1 TV episode: Tales of a Third Grade Nothing (2008) (voice) Himself
5.	Thou Shalt Laugh 3 (2008) (V)	Himself	2008	-	-

6.	"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	9.6 (18,194)
	AKAs: It's Always Sunny (USA: promotional title) 1 TV episode: Dennis Reynolds: An Erotic Life (2008) Himself
7.	The Movie Preview Awards (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	-

8.	James Brown: The Man, the Music, & the Message (2008) (V)	Himself	2008	-	-

9.	In the Company of Friends (2007) (TV)	Himself	2007	-	-

10.	"Comics Unleashed" (2006)	Himself (2 episodes, 2006)	2006	-	3.1 (79)
	2 TV episodes: Episode #1.5 (2006) Himself Episode #1.4 (2006) Himself
11.	I Was a Network Star (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	7.8 (11)

12.	"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)	Himself (3 episodes, 1995-2005)	2005	-	6.8 (474)
	AKAs: Jay Leno (Australia) 3 TV episodes: Episode dated 25 November 2005 (2005) Himself Episode dated 21 June 2005 (2005) Himself Episode dated 17 March 1995 (1995) Himself
13.	"It's Showtime at the Apollo" (1987)	Himself / Host (2 episodes, 1990-2005)	2005	-	4.4 (42)
	AKAs: Showtime at the Apollo (USA: new title) 2 TV episodes: Episode dated 15 October 2005 (2005) Host Episode dated 27 October 1990 (1990) Himself
14.	"TV Land's Top Ten" (2004)	Himself (5 episodes, 2004-2005)	2005	-	5.1 (10)
	5 TV episodes: Sexiest Men (2005) Himself Small Screen, Big Stars (2005) Himself Lovable Losers: Geeks & Nerds (2005) Himself Perfect 10's the Women (2005) Himself Top 10 TV Cars (2004) Himself
15.	"Ask Rita" (2003)	Himself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 14 April 2003 (2003) Himself
16.	"Heroes of Black Comedy" (2002)	Himself	2002	-	4.4 (18)

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

18.	"Girlfriends" (2000)	Himself (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	6.1 (373)
	1 TV episode: Jamaic-Up? (2001) Himself
19.	"The Remarkable Journey" (2000)	Himself	2000	-	-

20.	Miss Universe Pageant (2000) (TV)	Himself (Emcee)	2000	-	6.2 (19)

21.	"Hollywood Squares" (1998)	Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 2000)	2000	-	5.0 (175)
	AKAs: H² (USA: promotional abbreviation) H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title) 5 TV episodes: Episode dated 31 March 2000 (2000) Guest Appearance Episode dated 30 March 2000 (2000) Guest Appearance Episode dated 29 March 2000 (2000) Guest Appearance Episode dated 28 March 2000 (2000) Guest Appearance Episode dated 27 March 2000 (2000) Guest Appearance
22.	The American Red Cross Celebrates Real-Life Miracles (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	-

23.	Sinbad: Nuthin' But the Funk (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	5.9 (11)

24.	The 26th Annual American Music Awards (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	2.8 (54)

25.	"Vibe" (1997)	Host (25 episodes, 1997-1998)	1997	-	-
	25 TV episodes: Episode dated 12 December 1997 (1997) Host Episode dated 11 December 1997 (1997) Host Episode dated 10 December 1997 (1997) Host Episode dated 9 December 1997 (1997) Host Episode dated 8 December 1997 (1997) Host 20 episodes not shown.
26.	"Howard Stern" (1994)	Himself (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	4.7 (306)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 23 June 1997 (1997) Himself
27.	10th Anniversary Essence Awards (1997) (TV)	Himself - Co-Host	1997	-	-

28.	"Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)	Himself (2 episodes, 1993-1997)	1997	-	7.6 (15)
	AKAs: Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts) Letterman (Australia) The Late Show (USA: informal short title) 2 TV episodes: Episode dated 28 April 1997 (1997) Himself Episode dated 15 November 1993 (1993) Himself
29.	George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy (1997) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself	1997	-	8.3 (166)

30.	The 24th Annual American Music Awards (1997) (TV)	Himself - Host	1997	-	2.7 (10)

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

32.	Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (1996) (TV)	Himself	1996	-	4.7 (40)

33.	1996 Essence Awards (1996) (TV)	Himself - Co-Host	1996	-	-

34.	Sinbad: Son of a Preacher Man (1996) (TV)	Himself	1996	-	3.9 (22)

35.	Sinbad's Dynamite New Year's Eve (1996) (TV)	Himself - Host	1996	-	-

36.	"E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)	Himself (1 episode)	1996	-	-
	1 TV episode: Redd Foxx (????) (uncredited) Himself
37.	Comic Relief VII (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	6.1 (25)

38.	25th Anniversary Essence Awards (1995) (TV)	Himself - Co-Host	1995	-	-

39.	A Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman (1995) (TV)	Himself	1995	-	6.0 (76)

40.	The 9th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1995) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1995	-	-

41.	1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1995) (TV)		1995	-	6.0 (21)

42.	The Essence Awards (1994) (TV)	Himself - Host	1994	-	-

43.	26th NAACP Image Awards (1994) (TV)	Himself	1994	-	3.4 (9)

44.	The 1993 Billboard Music Awards (1993) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself	1993	-	4.7 (22)

45.	Countdown to Kid's Day (1993) (TV)	Host	1993	-	-
	AKAs: Disney's Countdown to Kid's Day (USA: complete title)
46.	"The Chevy Chase Show" (1993)	Himself (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	2.4 (61)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.8 (1993) Himself
47.	Sinbad: Afros and Bellbottoms (1993) (TV)	Himself	1993	-	7.2 (30)

48.	25th NAACP Image Awards (1993) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1993	-	5.3 (8)

49.	The 7th Annual American Comedy Awards (1993) (TV)	Himself	1993	-	8.1 (11)

50.	Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993) (TV)	Himself - Host	1993	-	5.7 (17)

51.	Circus of the Stars and Sideshow (1992) (TV)	Performer	1992	-	7.6 (11)
	AKAs: Circus of the Stars #17 (USA: series title)
52.	"The Arsenio Hall Show" (1989)	Himself (3 episodes, 1989-1992)	1992	-	6.4 (162)
	3 TV episodes: Episode dated 28 May 1992 (1992) Himself Episode dated 10 January 1991 (1991) Himself Episode dated 17 May 1989 (1989) Himself
53.	Free to Laugh: A Comedy and Music Special for Amnesty International (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	4.5 (18)

54.	The 6th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1992) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1992	-	2.6 (19)

55.	Muhammad Ali's 50th Birthday Celebration (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	4.7 (25)

56.	Comic Relief V (1992) (TV)	Himself	1992	-	6.9 (43)

57.	The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1991) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1991	-	2.8 (18)

58.	The Best of Robert Townsend & His Partners in Crime (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	7.2 (27)

59.	The 12th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	-

60.	Sinbad and Friends: All the Way Live... Almost! (1991) (TV)	Himself	1991	-	-

61.	"Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)	Himself (2 episodes, 1989-1990)	1990	-	-
	2 TV episodes: Episode dated 4 November 1990 (1990) Himself Episode dated 10 March 1989 (1989) Himself
62.	"Preview: The Best of the New" (1990)	Himself (1 episode, 1990)	1990	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 28 September 1990 (1990) Himself
63.	"After Hours" (1989)	Himself (1 episode, 1990)	1990	-	-
	1 TV episode: A Different World (1990) Himself
64.	The 11th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	3.7 (6)

65.	Help Save Planet Earth (1990) (TV)	Himself	1990	-	4.8 (12)

66.	"Lou Rawls Parade of Stars" (1984)	Himself (2 episodes, 1988-1989)	1989	-	-
	2 TV episodes: Episode dated 30 December 1989 (1989) Himself Episode dated 17 December 1988 (1988) Himself
67.	The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1989) (TV)	Himself - Presenter	1989	-	3.5 (18)

68.	Stand-up Comics Take a Stand (1988) (TV)	Himself	1988	-	6.7 (9)

69.	"The New Hollywood Squares" (1986)	Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1987)	1987	-	5.5 (27)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 7 December 1987 (1987) Guest Appearance
70.	Club Med (1986) (TV)	Himself	1986	-	4.7 (80)

71.	"Star Search" (1983)	Himself - Comedian Champion / 4 characters not shown (9 episodes, 1984-1985)	1985	-	4.5 (72)
	9 TV episodes: Episode #2.25 (1985) Himself - Comedy Finalist Episode #2.23 (1985) Himself - Comedy Semi-Finalist Episode #2.21 (1985) Himself - Comedian Champion Episode #2.20 (1985) Himself - Comedian Champion Episode #2.19 (1985) Himself - Comedian Champion 4 episodes not shown.
72.	"The Big Laff Off" (1978)	Himself	1978	-	5.0 (11)


1.	"Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" (2004)	Himself #78

2.	When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World (2004) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself

3.	Century of Black Cinema (2003) (V)	Himself

4.	Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Rock (1999) (TV)	(uncredited) Ossie David Jr.

5.	Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993) (TV)	Himself

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