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Phylicia Rashad
Phylicia Rashad
  • Born: June 19, 1948
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Singer, Actress, Stage Director

Phylicia Rashād (/fɪˈliːʃə rəˈʃɑːd/ fih-LEE-shə rə-SHAHD) is an American actress, singer and stage director. She is known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–92) which earned her Emmy Award nominations in 1985 and 1986. She was dubbed "The Mother Of The Black Community" at the 2010 NAACP Image Awards and played Ruth Lucas on Cosby (1996-2000).