Camille Cosby

Camille Cosby
Cosby in 1998
Born	Camille Olivia Hanks (1944-03-20) March 20, 1944 (age 80) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Alma mater	University of Maryland (BA, MA) University of Massachusetts Amherst (Ed.D.)
Occupation(s)	Television producer, author, philanthropist
Years active	1986–present
Known for	Philanthropy
Spouse	Bill Cosby ​ (m. 1964)​
Children	5, including Erika and Ennis
Awards	Candace Award (1992)[1]

Camille Olivia Cosby (née Hanks; born March 20, 1944) is an American television producer, philanthropist, and the wife of comedian Bill Cosby. The character of Clair Huxtable from The Cosby Show was based on her. Cosby has avoided public life, but has been active in her husband's businesses as a manager, as well as involving herself in academia and writing. In 1990, Cosby earned a master's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, followed by a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in 1992.