Bill Cosby

Full Name: Bill Cosby
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Profession: Actor/Comedian
Why Famous: Began his career as a stand up comedian before moving into television with "I Spy". Cosby performed in and produced children's TV shows such as "The Electric Company" before creating hugely successful "The Cosby Show" (1984-1992), significant for featuring an affluent African American family.

In 2014 Cosby became the subject of numerous allegations of sexual abuse, drug facilitated rape and other accusations of sexual misconduct dating back decades. In 2015 he was charged by police but the case ended in mistrial. A new trial is scheduled to begin in 2018.

Born: July 12, 1937 (80 years old)
Star Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA