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Actor Earle Hyman famously known from ‘The Cosby Show’ passes away at 91

Tony and Emmy Nominated actor, Earle Hyman best known for his role as Cliff Huxtable’s father, Russell, has passed away. He was 91.

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Tony and Emmy Nominated actor, Earle Hyman has died. He was 91.

Earle Hyman was an acclaimed actor

Hyman was best known for playing the voice of Panthro on Thundercats and various other characters. He also played on The Cosby Show as Cliff’s father, Russell Huxatable.

Hyman was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina then moved to Brooklyn, NY where he primarily grew up.

Acting credits

He became interested in acting during his teenage years making his debut in 1943 in the play Run, Little Chillun, and later joined the American Negro Theater. His phenomenal acting earned him a Tony nomination for his role in The Lady from Dubuque in 1980.

A life member of the Actor’s Studio, Hyman appeared in many plays in the United States and Norway; where he owned a home.

After years of doing theater work, Hyman moved into television and film including roles in MacBeth, Julius Ceaser, Thundercats, and The Cosby Show as Cliff Huxtable’s father Russell, which earned him an Emmy nomination in 1986.

He was also the first cousin of singer Phyllis Hyman.


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Unheard Voices, an award-winning, family-operated online news magazine, began in 2004 as a community newsletter serving Neptune, Asbury Park, and Long Branch, N.J. Over time, it grew into a nationally recognized Black-owned media outlet. The publication remains one of the few dedicated to covering social justice issues. Its honors include the NAACP Unsung Hero Award and multiple media innovator awards for excellence in social justice reporting and communications.

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