Cosby debuted his stand-up act in the clubs of Philadelphia, which led to national exposure on “The Tonight Show” and a series of successful comedy albums in the 1960s that led to his first starring TV role that changed forever the trajectory of his career.
Cosby won seven Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Performance between 1965 and 1987. His act’s success led to television roles on “The Dick Van Dyke” and the action series “I Spy,” for which he won three consecutive Emmy Awards.
