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Born to dentist Andrew Arthur Allen and poet Vivian Ayers in Harris County, TX. As a child, Phylicia, her older brother Andrew (called Tex), and younger sister, Debbie Allen, lived in Mexico to escape US racism. She also has another brother, Hugh Allen (a real estate banker in North Carolina). Their mother... See full bio »

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Phylicia Ayers-Allen
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2013 Gods Behaving Badly (post-production)
Demeter
 
2012-2013 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
Dee Dee / Dee Dee Tubbs
– Wheel! Of! Family! (2013) … Dee Dee (voice)
– Mr. & Mrs. Brown (2013) … Dee Dee Tubbs (voice)
– A Rodent Like This (2013) … Dee Dee (voice)
– Mama Drama (2012) … Dee Dee Tubbs (voice)
 
2013 Do No Harm (TV series)
Dr. Vanessa Young
– A Stand-In (2013) … Dr. Vanessa Young
– Me Likey (2013) … Dr. Vanessa Young
– Don't Answer the Phone (2013) … Dr. Vanessa Young
– Pilot (2013) … Dr. Vanessa Young
– Episode #1.5 (2013) … Dr. Vanessa Young
See all 13 episodes »
 
2012 Steel Magnolias (TV movie)
Clairee
 
2012 Good Deeds
Wilimena
 
2011 Change of Plans (TV movie)
Dorothy
 
2010 For Colored Girls
Gilda
 
2010 Frankie & Alice
Edna
 
2010 Just Wright
Ella McKnight
 
2008 The Life & Times of Tim (TV series)
The Boss's Wife
– Theo Strikes Back/Amy Gets Wasted (2008) … The Boss's Wife (voice)
 
2007-2008 Psych (TV series)
Mrs. Guster / Winnie Guster
– Christmas Joy (2008) … Mrs. Guster
– Gus's Dad May Have Killed an Old Guy (2007) … Winnie Guster
 
2008 A Raisin in the Sun (TV movie)
Lena Younger
 
2007 Everybody Hates Chris (TV series)
Kathleen Devereaux
– Everybody Hates Kwanzaa (2007) … Kathleen Devereaux
 
2007 Working in the Theatre (TV series)
Actor
– August Wilson's Legacy (2007) … Actor
 
2001-2004 Little Bill (TV series)
Brenda
– Summertime in the Wintertime/Snowracers (2004) … Brenda
– Michael Sleeps Over/Michael's First Snow (2001) … Brenda
 
1994-2002 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Elizabeth Jessup
– The Last Chapter (2002) … Elizabeth Jessup
– Tough Love (1994) … Elizabeth Jessup
 
2001 Biography (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (2001) … Narrator
 
2001 Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man (TV movie)
Cassandra Hawkins
 
2001 The Old Settler (TV movie)
Elizabeth
 
2001 PBS Hollywood Presents (TV series)
Elizabeth Barney
– The Old Settler (2001) … Elizabeth Barney
 
2000 Bull (TV series)
Mrs. Granville
– What the Past Will Bring … Mrs. Granville
 
2000/I The Visit
Dr. Coles
 
1996-2000 Cosby (TV series)
Ruth Lucas
– The Song Remains the Same (2000) … Ruth Lucas
– A Long Night's Journey (2000) … Ruth Lucas
– Kids Eat the Darndest Things (2000) … Ruth Lucas
– Thursday's Child (2000) … Ruth Lucas
– A Pair of Threes Beats a Flush Every Time (2000) … Ruth Lucas
See all 92 episodes »
 
2000 Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (TV series)
– The Princess and the Pauper (2000) (voice)
 
1999 Loving Jezebel
Alice Melville
 
1998 Free of Eden (TV movie)
Desiree
 
1996 The Babysitter's Seduction (TV movie)
Det. Kate Jacobs
 
1995 In the House (TV series)
Rowena
– Sister Act: The Episode (1995) … Rowena
 
1995 Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Ma Ponk
 
1995 The Possession of Michael D. (TV movie)
Dr. Marion Hale (Psychiatrist)
 
1994 The Cosby Mysteries (TV series)
Hadley Roebuck
– Expert Witness (1994) … Hadley Roebuck
 
1994 David's Mother (TV movie)
Gladys Johnson
 
1993 American Playhouse (TV series)
Mayor Turner
– Hallelujah (1993) … Mayor Turner
 
1984-1992 The Cosby Show (TV series)
Clair Hanks Huxtable
– And So, We Commence (1992) … Clair Hanks Huxtable
– Some Gifts Aren't Deductible (1992) … Clair Hanks Huxtable
– You Can't Stop the Music (1992) … Clair Hanks Huxtable
– Rudy's Retreat (1992) … Clair Hanks Huxtable
– Clair's Reunion (1992) … Clair Hanks Huxtable
See all 195 episodes »
 
1992 Baby's Nursery Rhymes (video short)
Singer (voice)
 
1991 Jailbirds (TV movie)
Janice Grant
 
1991 Blossom (TV series)
Blossom's Dream Mom
– Blossom Blossoms (1991) … Blossom's Dream Mom
 
1990 Polly: Comin' Home! (TV movie)
Aunt Polly
 
1988-1990 A Different World (TV series)
Clair Huxtable
– Success, Lies and Videotape (1990) … Clair Huxtable
– Forever Hold Your Peace (1989) … Clair Huxtable
– Risky Business (1989) … Clair Huxtable
– Clair's Last Stand (1988) … Clair Huxtable
 
1989 Polly (TV movie)
Aunt Polly
 
1989/I False Witness (TV movie)
Lynne Jacobi
 
1988 Mickey's 60th Birthday (TV movie)
Disneyland Cleaning lady
 
1987 Uncle Tom's Cabin (TV movie)
Eliza
 
1985 The Love Boat (TV series)
Lonette Becker
– A Day in Port (1985) … Lonette Becker (as Phylicia Ayers Allen)
 
1985 Santa Barbara (TV series)
Felicia Dalton
– Episode #1.286 (1985) … Felicia Dalton (as Phylicia Allen Ayers)
– Episode #1.285 (1985) … Felicia Dalton (as Phylicia Allen Ayers)
– Episode #1.284 (1985) … Felicia Dalton (as Phylicia Allen Ayers)
 
1983-1984 One Life to Live (TV series)
Courtney Wright
– Episode dated 18 June 1984 (1984) … Courtney Wright
 
1981 We're Fighting Back (TV movie) (as Phylicia Allen)
 
1978 The Wiz (video)
Munchkin (as Phylicia Ayres Allen) / Field Mouse (as Phylicia Ayres Allen)
 
1976 Delvecchio (TV series)
Venita Ray
– Wax Job (1976) … Venita Ray (as Phylicia Ayers-Allen)
 
1972 The Broad Coalition (as Phylicia Ayers-Allen)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2007 Psych (TV series)
– Gus's Dad May Have Killed an Old Guy (2007) (performer: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" - uncredited)
 
1988 Mickey's 60th Birthday (TV movie) (performer: "Magic, It's All Up To You")
 
1988 The 42nd Annual Tony Awards (TV special) (performer: "Into the Woods/Children Will Listen")
 
1986 The Cosby Show (TV series)
– A Touch of Wonder (1986) (performer: "I Just Called To Say I Love You")
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2001 The Old Settler (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2001 PBS Hollywood Presents (TV series) (co-executive producer - 1 episode)
– The Old Settler (2001) (co-executive producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (67 titles)
2010-2013 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 10 May 2013 (2013) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 2 November 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2013 The BET Honors (TV movie)
Herself
 
2012 The Chew (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Extra Value Friday: Skinny Edition (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Steel Magnolias (2012) … Herself
 
2011 The 85th Anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2011 The 9th Annual TV Land Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #6.6 (2010) … Herself
 
2009 The Mark Twain Prize: Bill Cosby (TV movie)
Herself
 
2009 Today (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 May 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 February 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 The Insider (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 January 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
 
2008 The Red Dress Collection 2007 Fashion Show (video documentary)
Herself
 
2008 Dreams Worth While: The Journey of 'A Raisin in the Sun' (video short)
Herself
 
2007 The 61st Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2007 The 52nd Annual Drama Desk Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007 The World's Greatest Comedy Characters (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007 Rwanda Rising (documentary)
Historical Narration
 
2006 Legends Ball (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2005 Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode #5.5 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 The 59th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Play
 
2005 Character Studies (TV series)
Herself / Herself (Host)
– Rose (2005) … Herself (Host)
– Ruth (2005) … Herself
 
2004 The 58th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Play & Presenter: Best Featured Actor in a Musical
 
2003 Great Women of Television Comedy (TV movie)
Herself
 
2002 The Cosby Show: A Look Back (TV documentary)
Herself; Clair Huxtable
 
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special (TV special)
Herself
 
1998-2000 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself / Narrator
– Florence Griffith Joyner (2000) … Narrator
– Phylicia Rashad (1999) … Herself
– Debbie Allen (1998) … Herself
– Madeline Kahn … Herself
 
1999 The 42nd Annual New York Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1998 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1998 29th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1997 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 29 July 1997 (1997) … Herself
 
1997 The 23rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Series
 
1997 28th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 31 October 1996 (1996) … Herself
 
1996 Night of About 14 CBS Stars (TV movie)
Herself
 
1994 TV's Funniest Families (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
1994 Ghostwriter (TV series)
Herself
– A Crime of Two Cities: Part 1 (1994) … Herself (uncredited)
 
1994 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 April 1994 (1994) … Herself
 
1993 John & Leeza from Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.18 (1993) … Herself
 
1993 Campbell's Portrait of a Teacher (TV documentary)
Herself - Host
 
1993 The 35th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1993 25th NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1993 The 14th Annual American Black Achievement Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1992 Bob Hope's Four-Star Christmas Fiesta from San Antonio (TV movie)
Herself
 
1990 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (TV series)
Herself
– Telethon 1990 (1990) … Herself
 
1989-1990 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 July 1990 (1990) … Herself
– Episode #1.42 (1989) … Herself
 
1990 The Earth Day Special (TV special)
Clair Huxtable
 
1990 The Cosby Outtakes Show (TV movie)
Herself
 
1989 Bill Cosby Salutes Alvin Ailey (TV movie)
Herself
 
1989 The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Favourite Female Television Performer
 
1989 Reading Rainbow (TV series)
Herself
– Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (1989) … Herself (voice)
 
1989 The Debbie Allen Special (TV movie)
Herself
 
1988 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 May 1988 (1988) … Herself
 
1988 99th Tournament of Roses Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
1987 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
1987 Bob Hope Salutes the U.S.A.F. 40th Anniversary (TV movie)
Herself
 
1987 Superstars and Their Moms (TV movie)
Herself
 
1987 The 39th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series
 
1986 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself - Panelist
– Episode #1.1 (1986) … Herself - Panelist
 
1986 Bob Hope's High-Flying Birthday (TV movie)
Herself
 
1986 Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream (TV movie)
Herself
 
1986 George Burns' 90th Birthday Party: A Very Special Special (TV movie)
Herself
 
1985 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV special)
Herself - Host
 
1985 The 37th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (as Phylicia Ayers-Allen)
 
1985 The 11th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Winner: Favourite Female Performer in a New Television Program
 
1978 Jetzt geht die Party richtig los (TV movie) (as Phylicia Allen)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (7 titles)
2009 The Cosby Show: 25th Anniversary Special (TV documentary)
Clair Huxtable
 
2007 La tele de tu vida (TV series)
 
2006 I Was a Network Star (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2000 Ennis' Gift (documentary)
Claire Huxtable
 
1995 50 Years of Funny Females (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1993 Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories (TV special)
Herself - 'Silver Bells'
 
1992 The Last Laugh: Memories of the Cosby Show (TV documentary)
Herself; Clair Huxtable
 

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Member of the original Broadway cast of the 1981 musical "Dreamgirls" portraying 'Announcers, Fans, Reporters, Stagehands, Party Guests, and Photographers' (as Phylicia Ayers-Allen) See more »

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Alternate Names:

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Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Phylicia Rashad won the 2004 Drama Desk award for Best Actress in a play for "A Raisin in the Sun" by tying (split award) with Viola Davis for "Intimate Apparel". See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini