Camille Cosby | |
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![]() Cosby in 1998 | |
Born | Camille Olivia Hanks March 20, 1944 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Maryland (BA, MA) University of Massachusetts Amherst (Ed.D.) |
Occupation(s) | Television producer, author, philanthropist |
Years active | 1986–present |
Known for | Philanthropy |
Spouse | |
Children | 5, including Erika and Ennis |
Awards | Candace Award (1992)[1] |
Camille Olivia Cosby (née Hanks; born March 20, 1944) is an American television producer, philanthropist, and the wife of comedian Bill Cosby. The character of Clair Huxtable from The Cosby Show was based on her. Cosby has avoided public life, but has been active in her husband's businesses as a manager, as well as involving herself in academia and writing. In 1990, Cosby earned a master's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, followed by a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in 1992.