Bill Cosby

An American stand-up comedian, author, and actor who held an active career for over six decades is no other than William Henry Cosby Jr., popularly known as Bill Cosby. He studied physical education at Temple University but left to pursue a comedy career. As a stand-up comic, he landed a starring role in the television show I Spy, followed by The Bill Cosby Show, his sitcom that ran for two seasons.

Throughout his career, Cosby starred in about half a dozen films and television appearances. Despite his success in his endeavors, personal issues and highly publicized accusations were thrown at him that led to his downfall. At the peak of the allegations, numerous organizations severed ties with Cosby. Unfortunate events were brought up, but that did not stop Cosby to go on with his life. In 2016, Cosby’s attorneys reported that he is now legally blind.