Phylicia Rashad, née Ayers-Allen, was born in the United States on June 19, 1948. She is an actress, singer, and director who serves as dean of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts.
She was nominated for an Emmy in 1985 and 1986 for her performance as Clair Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992).
Phylicia also appeared on Cosby as Ruth Lucas (1996–2000). The 2010 NAACP Image Awards labeled her “The Mother of the Black Community.”
Phylicia Rashad Children: Meet Condola Rashad, William Lancelot Bowles III
Phylicia has 2 children named Condola Rashad and William Lancelot Bowles III. She had William Lancelot Bowles III from her first marriage with the dentist William Lancelot Bowles.
Condola Phylea Rashād was born on December 11, 1986, in New York. Rashad and her 3rd husband Ahmad Rashad gave birth to Condola.
Rashad was chosen to lead Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts as dean in May 2021.
Her words in favor of former co-star Bill Cosby’s release from prison were questioned in June 2021. Her selection was brought into question, and Howard University responded by saying that “Personal positions of University leadership do not reflect Howard University’s principles.”
