The Cosby Show (1984) Cast THEN and NOW 2026: 42 Years, So Many CHANGES

The Cosby Show (1984) cast then and now in 2026: revisit the familiar faces behind the Huxtable family, 42 years after the series began. Where did their lives and careers lead beyond the Brooklyn brownstone? Follow the cast, chapter by chapter, from their sitcom roles to later years. This retrospective revisits The Cosby Show through the performers who made its family, friends and extended circle memorable. Explore the cast chapters featuring Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Bonet, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Tempestt Bledsoe, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens, Raven-Symoné, Erika Alexander, Bill Cosby and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, alongside the show's supporting performers. From Clair and Denise to Rudy, Vanessa, Sondra and Theo, familiar screen characters offer a starting point for looking back at the people behind them. The Cosby Show originally ran from 1984 to 1992; this video covers performers from different seasons, including actors who joined after the premiere. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening 00:26 The Cosby Show 01:03 Sabrina Le Beauf 02:01 Joseph C. Phillips 02:47 Geoffrey Owens 04:03 Tempestt Bledsoe 05:01 Keshia Knight Pulliam 06:02 Raven-Symoné 07:02 Erika Alexander 08:06 Lisa Bonet 09:20 Carl Anthony Payne II & Deon Richmond 09:59 Clarice Taylor 10:36 Earle Hyman 11:21 Michelle Thomas 12:06 Merlin Santana 12:47 Phylicia Rashad 13:45 Bill Cosby 14:56 Malcolm-Jamal Warner 16:12 Closing Which cast member do you remember most vividly, and which character would you revisit first? Share your memories below and subscribe for more classic television cast retrospectives. #TheCosbyShow #ThenAndNow #TheCosbyShowCast #PhyliciaRashad #LisaBonet