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Phylicia Rashad
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June 19, 1948 in Houston, TX
Biography:A talented Broadway actress who shot to fame with her portrayal of loving mother-of-five and high-powered attorney Claire Huxtable in television's The Cosby Show, "Phylicia Rashad"'s strong television presence has lent itself to numerous dramatic roles in the years since her role as the member of one of the most famous families in television history.

Born the daughter of a dentist in Texas in 1948, Rashad's (born Phylicia Allen) continual focus on her potential as an actress has attracted her to roles of integrity and honesty, with generally family friendly fare that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. After making her television debut in the 1978 production of "The Wiz", Rashad appeared in such soap operas as One Life to Live and Santa Barbara before settling into an eight-year run as mother to one of television history's most beloved families (during which period she would also star with... Full Biography

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