Russell Cosby: Everything About Bill Cosby’s Brother

Russell Cosby is the brother of William Henry Cosby Jr professionally known as Bill Cosby. Russell’s brother Bill Cosby is one of the world’s most popular entertainers. Aside from being a comedian, Bill Cosby has starred in films including Sidney Poitier’s Uptown Saturday Night (1974), and Let’s Do It Again (1975), and Neil Simon’s California Suite (1978) alongside Richard Pryor.

Russell Cosby: Bio Summary

How Old Is Russell Cosby?

Russell Cosby was born in 1943 per a sources. If his birth year is correct then he will be turning 80 years in 2023. He might have been born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the U.S. like his famous brother Bill Cosby. Apart from Bill, Russell has other siblings. His siblings are Robert Cosby and James Cosby.

Russell Cosby is the son of Anna Pearl (née Hite), a maid, and William Henry Cosby Sr., who served as a mess steward in the U.S. Navy. One of Russell’s brothers, James, died at age 6 of rheumatic fever. It was after the sad incident that Russell’s father who did several jobs to support the family left to serve in the Navy.

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Russell Cosby’s parents Anna Pearl Cosby and William Henry Cosby, Sr are said to have divorced. Much of Russell’s early life details are not available on the internet. His educational details are unknown. In one of his stand-up comedy routines, his brother Bill jokes that, because their father was easily agitated, Russell used to think his name was “Damn It.”

What Does Russell Cosby Do?

Russell Cosby is an actor per his IMDb profile. He is known for Fat Albert (2004) and Ennis’ Gift (2000). He inspired the character named Russell, voiced by Jan Crawford in Bill’s animated series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.

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The show inspired the 2004 film adaptation Fat Albert, with Kenan Thompson in the title role and both Russell and Bill played themselves. Russell served as an additional crew for Ennis’ Gift. Russell also inspired his brother Bill’s 1968 comedy album To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With.

In naming that release the greatest comedy album of all time, in 2011, Spin Magazine observed that “the title monologue, a theatrical, nearly half-hour reminiscence of Bill and his younger brother playing and squabbling in bed, then fearfully struggling to present a united front when their father storms in to impose discipline, is stand-up comedy’s masterpiece.”

Russell Cosby was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 52 and he campaigns for support groups, per sources. He reportedly works as a customer services agent for Delta Airlines. Not all is known about Russell Cosby’s professional life. He might have other sources of income that is unknown to us.

Russell Cosby is widely known as the brother of Bill Cosby. Bill Cosby is a comedian, actor, and media personality. He gained a reputation as “America’s Dad” due to his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show (1984–1992).

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Who Is Russell Cosby’s Wife?

Russell Cosby is a married man. His wife is Clemetene Cosby, per sources. Details of his wife remains a mystery but they are believed to be enjoying a blissful married life. The couple have kept their marriage away from the spotlight. We don’t know for a fact whether Russell and his wife are still together or not. There are no records of their children.