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). She also appeared on Cosby as Ruth Lucas (1996–2000). The 2010 NAACP Image Awards labelled her “The Mother of the Black Community.”
Who is Phylicia Rashad husband William Lancelot Bowles Jr.?
In 1972, Rashad married William Lancelot Bowles Jr., a dentist. The next year, William Lancelot Bowles III, their only child, was born. The union disintegrated in 1975.
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Rashad was chosen to lead Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts as dean in May 2021.
Her words in favour 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.”
