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Bill Cosby

1937

United States

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Bill Cosby became widely known through stand-up comedy and television, particularly The Cosby Show, which depicted a Black professional family. His legacy is also marked by numerous sexual-assault allegations and the withdrawal of many honours; the linked biography covers the legal history and criticism.

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