Phylicia Rashad

Phylicia Rashād is an actress, stage director, and singer. Rashād is known for her unforgettable and iconic portrayal as Clair Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, which earned her an Emmy Award nomination. She is given credit as the first black American actress to win Best Actress in a Play in the Tony Award in the 2004 revival of A Raisin in the Sun.

While most people will never forget her long stint in the hugely popular show, the actress has also proven her dramatic acting chops with a series of highly successful and well-respected roles on stage. Rashād’s other Broadway credits include Into the Woods, Gem of the Ocean, and many others. As of 2020, Phylicia Rashad is in her 70s. When many would consider retiring or at least taking a little time off, Rashad isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. The actor and director seem to be busier than ever!