Phylicia Rashād

Phylicia Rashad, born in 1948, is a celebrated American actress whose career spans stage, television, and film. Best known for her role as Clair Huxtable in "The Cosby Show," she earned two Emmy nominations for her portrayal and later received two Tony Awards, including the first for a Black actress in a leading role for "A Raisin in the Sun" (2004). Her extensive stage work includes "Into the Woods," "Jelly's Last Jam," and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Onscreen, she appeared in "For Colored Girls," "Creed," and lent her voice to Disney-Pixar's "Soul." Beyond acting, Rashad has directed revivals of August Wilson plays and served as dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts.