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Phylicia Rashād

Phylicia Rashād

Acting
19 Jun 1948 (77 years)
Houston, Texas, USA

Biography

Phylicia Rashad (née Ayers-Allen; born June 19, 1948) is an American actress. She was most recently dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University before her three-year contract ended in May 2024. Known for her roles on stage and screen, she has received two Tony Awards as well as nominations for six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She is best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992) which earned her two Primetime Emmy Award...

Also Known As

Phylicia Ayers-Allen, Phylicia Rashad

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