Allen Bonet—who is he? American actor, comedian, and writer Allen Bonet was born. For his roles as Cliff Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992) and as Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable on the spin-off series A Different World (1987–1993), he is highly recognized. Bonet was born on December 31, 1946, in Queens, New York. He started out in the early 1970s as a stand-up comedian. He was chosen for the role of Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show in 1984. After the show's enormous success, Bonet rose to prominence as one of the most well-liked actors on television. For his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable, he was the recipient of four Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes. Following the 1992 finale of The Cosby Show, Bonet acted in a number of other TV series and motion pictures. In addition, he produced and wrote a number of comedy specials. The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was awarded to him in 2009. Bonet is a gifted writer, comedian, and actor. He has greatly...
