Phylicia Rashad (/ fɪˈlɪʃə rəˈʃɑːd / fil-ISH-ə rə-SHAHD; [1] née Ayers-Allen; born ) is an American actress. She was most recently dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University before her three-year contract ended in May 2024. [2] Known for her roles on stage and screen, she has received two Tony Awards as well as nominations for six Primetime Emmy Awards and ...
Phylicia Rashad, American actress who first gained fame for her work in the television series The Cosby Show (1984–92) and later became the first African American woman to win (2004) a Tony Award for best actress; she won the honor for her performance in the play A Raisin in the Sun.
Phylicia Rashad was born in Houston, Texas to African-American parents Vivian Elizabeth (Ayers), a poet and art director, and Andrew Arthur Allen, an orthodontist. As a child, Phylicia, her older brother Andrew (called Tex), and younger sister, dancer and actress Debbie Allen, lived in Mexico.
Andrew Arthur Allen and Vivian Ayers Allen welcomed their daughters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen in 1948 and 1950, respectively. Here's everything to know about Phylicia Rashad and Debbie ...
Tennessee rapper Isaiah Rashad charts his return with a new album, titled ‘It’s Been Awful’. Out May 1st via Top Dawg Entertainment, anticipation mounted as a slew of artists on the roster – SZA, ScHoolboy Q and Doechii amongst others – teased the release ahead of a cinematic trailer for the album.
Isaiah Rashad reveals the tracklist for his upcoming album 'It's Been Awful', releasing May 1. Noisey has the scoop on what to expect.