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.

Jan 7, 2026 · Phylicia Carason died on August 31, 2024, at the age of 33 and was not alive during production of Ozark Law Season 2.

Phylicia Rashad was born in Houston, Texas to African-American parents Vivian Elizabeth (Ayers), a poet and art director, and Andrew Arthur Allen, an orthodontist. As a child, Phylicia, …

Dec 6, 2025 · Phylicia Rashad, American actress who first gained fame for her work in the television series The Cosby Show (1984–92) and later became the first African American …

Jun 29, 2024 · Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen were surrounded by arts and culture since the beginning. The sisters were born in Houston to Andrew Arthur Allen, an orthodontist who loved …

The name Phylicia is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "phylax" which means "guardian" or "protector." It is a feminine name that carries the connotation of strength, …

Phylicia Rashad, born Phylicia Ayers-Allen on June 19, 1948, is a celebrated American actress, singer, and director. She is best known for her iconic role as Clair Huxtable on The Cosby …

An accomplished actor and stage director, Phylicia Rashad became a household name when she portrayed Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, a character whose enduring appeal has …

Mar 24, 2025 · Five decades into her career, the Tony Award-winning actress and TV icon, making her Broadway directing debut, feels like “part of something bigger.” The first time …

For her performance Rashad became the first African American actress to win the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Broadway Play. Today Rashad continues to act. …