visible injuries) so Dash was the one cuffed. Olivia continues to live with her step-grandparents while her parents are in Singapore during the final season. When their children are born, Elvin announces that he will re-apply to medical school. In a tweet, she wrote, "Like normal married couples my husband and I had a marital dispute that escalated. He celebrates his 50th birthday during season three ("Cliff's 50th Birthday"), while she celebrates her 46th during season five ("Birthday Blues," two years later), indicating that she is six years younger. According to the publication, Brad, 39, popped the question earlier this month in Atlanta with "a . He made his first appearance in the episode "Theo's Flight", and would go on to appear in 32 episodes of the show until it ended in 1992. At first, she is not used to the Huxtables' upper-middle-class lifestyle or close-knit family relationships. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Cosby (TV Series 1996-2000) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Edit Cosby Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Bill Cosby . They need a lot of work with the vocals, but find the lessons conducted by voice teacher Amanda Woods (played by famed jazz singer Betty Carter) to be repetitious and boring. Neither won, as they lost to Rhea Perlman from Cheers. A great debater, Clair rarely if ever loses an argument on the show, a testament to her career as lawyer. Learn how and when to remove this template message, historically Black colleges and universities, "Harris Polls > Maybe It's the Sweaters; Cliff Huxtable is the TV Dad Americans Would Have Wanted Growing Up", "100 Most Memorable Female TV Characters", "Lisa Bonet: How Bill Cosby Will Handle Return of His Prodigal Daughter", "Why I wish 'Rudy' had skipped Cosby's trial", "Q&A: Jaleel White on His 31-Year Career", "The Cosby Show: Where are they now? Elvin Tibideaux is Sondra's boyfriend, and later, husband. In segment (21.11.91) Miriam Makeba as herself. Before Stacey Dash hit it big with Clueless, the star made a single-episode cameo on The Cosby Show. "Im usually cast as dads, lawyers, doctors, teachers, and so to play a detective it was really fun," he said. According to NJ.com, his new gig was discovered by a fan who snapped a photo and submitted it to the tabloids. The beautiful dating pair got engaged and married for 13 years since 20 July 2007. Get in the comments and lets discuss. [21] The daughter of a single mother, Pam comes to live with the Huxtables after her mother moved to California to take care of Pam's grandmother. He also landed the part of Al Cowlings in the crime series American Crime Story in 2016, based on the events of the O.J. Clair Huxtable is the wife of Cliff Huxtable and the mother of their five children. 1948). I wanted a job that I could have some flexibility to try to stay in the business.". It was two days before Christmas. During his high school years, Theo's best friend was Walter Bradley (Carl Anthony Payne II), better known as "Cockroach", who was more of a scholastic underachiever than Theo, although when an argument Theo and his parents culminated into a mock trial, Cockroach was the one who presented convincing facts which closed the "case". It is revealed in the series finale that she is pregnant. During an appearance on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, High Fidelity star Zoe Kravitz admitted that Bonet and father Lenny Kravitz had a strict but bohemian parenting style. In the season six premiere, she returned home, shocking her parents with the news of her surprise marriage to a divorced single father. Beyond the Watermelondrea moment that rocked The View, Symon faced major backlash by seemingly disowning her own ethnicity on national television. In later seasons, his name was Heathcliff. Episode Info A voice teacher (Betty Carter) helps Vanessa and her friends polish a musical act. In between The Cosby Show and her eponymous show, Raven appeared in Hangin With Mr. Cooperand has since acted in films like the Eddie Murphy Dr. Doolittle series, College Road Trip, and The Cheetah Girls franchise. The Cosby Show (TV Series 1984-1992) - Betty Carter as Amanda Woods - IMDb The Cosby Show (1984-1992) Betty Carter: Amanda Woods It looks like we don't have any photos or quotes yet. NBC. He voiced The Producer on the PBS show The Magic School Bus. She became engaged in the final season to Dabnis Brickey, a man in his late twenties. The Cosby Show is an American television sitcom starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from 1984 until 1992. This does not go over smoothly at first, as Clair and Cliff are uneasy with the whirlwind marriage of Martin, however in due time they become accustomed to this blended family. They name themselves The Lipsticks and plan to re-record the video for entry in a contest at a television station. Today, the premise of The Cosby Show hardly seems like a risky bet, but at the time Bill Cosby was one of the first stand-up comedians to become a sitcom star. The Cosby Show was a revolutionary sitcom that ran from 1984 to 1992. The winning group could receive a record contract. Congratulations! He is married and has a child, but will not disclose either name due to alleged privacy concerns, so that is all thats known about his personal life. The "Complete Series" set includes all 8 seasons, including the first one, in the original uncut network versions. What a run! And for years, he was Americas Dad, ranked #1 for a time as well. The lovable Theodore, better known as Theo Huxtable is Cosbys son in the show and was based on Cosbys real-life son Ennis. She was briefly a co-host of The Viewand was a contestant on season two of The Masked Singer. Cliff Huxtable was originally written as a limo driver, but in the end worked as a doctor. Jordan Bennett - Sister, Sister. Sabrina Le Beauf, who played Sondra Huxtable, was less than thrilled with her role. His spouse Amanda is an Irish Actress. She also did voice work for the Family Guy spinoff show, The Cleveland Show. For those wondering where Clair, Denise, Shondra, and little Olivia have been, heres an update on the cast members. Support Free Mobile App. Born May 16, 1929 Died September 26, 1998 (69) Add to list Awards 1 win & 4 nominations Photos Known for American Beauty 8.4 Ahead of season two, Lisa and then-husband Lenny Kravitz announced that they were expecting. Theo also appears in two episodes of A Different World: "My Dinner With Theo" (with Rudy) and "Risky Business" (with Clair and Vanessa). In the 90s he went on to snag another popular role of his on the show Malcolm & Eddie, as Malcolm McGee, and also voiced the role of the Producer on The Magic School Bus show. He also plays a monthly game of pinochle against his father and some friends, which sometimes gets very passionate. Cliff also appears in three episodes of A Different World: the pilot (with Rudy), "Rudy and the Snow Queen" (also with Rudy) and "If Chosen, I May Not Run". When it came to the Huxtable household, she was in charge, even though she let Cliff think he was in charge (although Cliff was known to lay down the law when he had to). Amanda Woods Elizabeth Narvaez Kara Pam Potillo Janet Meiser (as Pamela Potilo) Nathaniel Ritch Club Emcee (voice) David Hummel Jazz Club Patron (uncredited) Director Tony Singletary Writers Ed. "That is not working," she told The Washington Post. In an interview with People, Rochelle admitted she did the whole thing to make Cosby "uncomfortable. She has worked with the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C. Related: He is the only character to appear in every episode. In 1987, Richmond played a young Eddie Murphy in the beginning scenes of the film Eddie Murphy Raw, and also appeared in the film Enemy Territory as Chet. He has appeared as himself on the FX sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Olivia also appears in the Different World episode "Forever Hold Your Peace" (with Clair and Martin). Rudy is the youngest child who went from a precocious five-year-old to a quintessential free-thinking teenager throughout the course of the show yearning for the independence of adult life. According to CNN, the sitcom star was classified a "sexually violent predator" and sentenced to three to 10 years in prison. Denise eventually decides to become a special education teacher and makes arrangements to attend Medgar Evers College to this effect, but that idea does not work out as Denise eventually leaves New York again when Martin is posted to Singapore on a long-term assignment. Main characters [ edit] Cliff Huxtable [ edit] "I didn't say I wasn't black," she said. All this before officially becoming a bonafide Disney Channel star, with her own sitcom: Thats so Raven. He didn't want the entertainment industry to think that he wasn't pursuing his passion just because he had a day job. In fact, it kind of seems like she was embarrassed by The Cosby Show altogether, and this was particularly evident when the star tried to pivot to theater while still under contract with NBC. All rights reserved. She was previously married to James Redding. In a 1989 interview with The Washington Post, the actress boldly admitted, "Working in television you do not have the opportunity most times to do what you are capable of doing. They perform for Cliff and Clair, who are horrified when Vanessa comes downstairs in a neon sports bra and lycra shorts. instead, he was slapped with sexual assault lawsuits left and right, eventually ending up in jail. When Olivia is almost four years old, her father Martin marries Denise Huxtable, whom he met in Africa. (1988) Betty Carter: Amanda Woods It looks like we don't have any photos or quotes yet. Danny and Amanda Woods were in a romantic relationship before their wedding. In her first appearance, she is a sophomore in college, and Cliff notes her to be 20 years old (episode 10). Owens is the founder and artistic director of The Brooklyn Shakespeare Company. The girls realize that they dance well but are not great singers. Issues only emerged after the series ended in 1992, and the star got his own comedy series in 1996. Frequently, Pam is shown interacting with her best friend, Charmaine Brown (Karen Malina White), and Charmaine's boyfriend, Lance Rodman (Allen Payne). Be the first to contribute! They sign up for vocal. Our fall TV preview concludes with a comprehensive guide to the new and 2013 Fall TV Preview: Our Comprehensive Guide to the Season's New and Returning Shows. Her recent career highlights include meeting Quincy Jones who has expressed interest in her music. Most recently, he finished up his role in the show The Resident in 2021. Please enter your birth date to watch this video: You are not allowed to view this material at this time. Some of the sitcom's other big stars definitely had a few skeletons lurking in their closets as well. However, when Clair Huxtable mentions the couple's four children, they decide to add another child to represent the results of a good upbringing. The Huxtable family was originally going to be two boys and two girls. Geoffrey Louis Owens (born March 18, 1961) is an American actor known for his role as Elvin Tibideaux on The Cosby Show (19851992). It doesn't seem to be recognized," she said, adding, "The case is being publicized with this narrative of race. But, in a later episode, the tables are turned, as Theo catches Vanessa's friends smoking cigarettes in her room, although Vanessa herself did not take part, and even tried to dissuade her friends from doing so. Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable[1] is known for his comical antics, playful admonishments, and relentless teasing humor. Whenever Cliffwho once referred to Kara as "Turbo Tongue"is on the receiving end of her babbling, he usually replys with a bewildered "Thank you." That's when Thomas spoke two of the last words she would ever say to Warner: "'Elephant juice.' [citation needed], In 2008, he appeared alongside Paul Campbell, Andy Griffith, Doris Roberts, Liz Sheridan, Marla Sokoloff and Juliette Jeffers in the romantic comedy Play The Game. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! King as Riley Jackson. In the season 3 episode "The Gang Gets Invincible" he appears at the Philadelphia Eagles' public tryouts as an actor pretending to be Donovan McNabb doing a plug for McDonald's but the gang recognize him as "that guy from The Cosby Show" who played "Sondra's husband Alvin [sic]". One year after Cosby ended, she had her first film role in The Little Rascals as Stymies girlfriend. In segment (26.03.92) Willie Coln. [citation needed], In 2017, he portrayed an assistant dean on the FOX drama series Lucifer, in an episode entitled "Deceptive Little Parasite". Having been on the show for five years I have not been able to do what I am capable of doing. After a few years of marriage, her parents divorced, and her mother, Paula, gave Martin full custody, as she felt overwhelmed by marriage and motherhood. [13] At the beginning of the series, she is sixteen years old. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Richmond appeared in the Kris Kross music video "Warm It Up" in 1992. Denise Huxtable was known for her eccentric clothing and free-spirited wild-child nature, not unlike the real Lisa Bonet. It was a highly publicized case of a string of sexual assault accusations dating back to the 60s, which led to Cosby serving three years in prison until the Supreme Court overturned his conviction, citing violations of his due process rights. The 41-year-old alum of The Cosby Show is engaged to actor Brad James, according to PEOPLE. a photo of Bonet during the opening credits. The Cosby Show was about family, more specifically a wealthy Black family. Tibideaux married Sondra and became a regular character in 1987 and appeared on the series until it ended in 1992. According to TMZ, Dash also alleged that Marty and his three children "conspired to have her arrested.". Now 36 years old, she married social media manager Miranda Maday and continues to focus on her singing. The sitcom, which centered around the Huxtables an affluent African American family who lived in a Brooklyn brownstone broke boundaries by bringing a black cast into an environment historically defined by whiteness, and it was an instant hit. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Not a stitch of animosity showed through in Warner and Griffin's performance. The character is loosely based upon Cosby's only son Ennis, who was approximately the same age as Theo (and was also dyslexic). She even came out with a song in 2020 called Spacetruck under the name RAVEN, which is part of her upcoming EP. "The drug and sex talk was 'here's some drugs, don't have sex yet,'" she told Andy Cohen. She allegedly pushed and slapped her husband Jeffrey Marty during a verbal argument that somehow escalated. See also Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs In 2007, Owens guest-starred as Eddie's father in the That's So Raven episode "The Way We Were". I feel cheated that 55 million people a week watch something that is not my best work.". The Cosby Show was not the first classic television show Bill led. In later years, Richmond appeared in films such as Trippin', Scream 3, Not Another Teen Movie, National Lampoon's Van Wilder, and the independent horror film Hatchet. Kids grow up at the darndest speeds! The two constantly bicker during early episodes, until his interactions with the Huxtables, particularly Clair, challenge him to confront his "male-chauvinist" attitudes. After The Cosby Show, Lisa appeared in films like Enemy of the State and High Fidelity, and in shows like Drunk History, Girls, The Red Road, and Ray Donovan. We also saw the show The Cosby Mysteries, Cosby, and Little Bill. She had only appeared infive of the 25 episodes that season, and didn't understand why she had to be there if her character wasn't actually scheduled to appear. But it's not just Cosby who has a dark side, although his is exceptionally darker than his castmates. Shes also dabbled in voice work, such as in the animated childrens show Little Bill as Brenda Gloveryour kids and grandkids might remember that one! It would be good for a lecture on where that cast is today, though, so its time to head back to Brooklyn to check back in on the Cosbys and see what everyone, including the kiddos, are up to today. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter The report alleges that it was an attempt to bury a National Enquirer story about the star "swinging with Sammy Davis Jr. and some showgirls in Las Vegas." Jaleel White, later known for his role as Steve Urkel on Family Matters, revealed in a 2011 interview with Vanity Fair that he had auditioned for the role of Rudy. However, Cliff eventually broke his losing streak at pinochle against his father and his friend Homer Dobson with the help of Dr. Foster (played by Roscoe Lee Browne), an expert pinochle player who also happened to be his and Clair's literary professor at Hillman College. She was just 30 years old. They decide that they can win on their dance moves and costuming and just have their voices fixed in the studio. 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