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Clarice Taylor

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Actress

The Resume

    (September 20, 1917-May 30, 2011)
    Born in Buckingham County, Virginia
    Portrayed Harriet on Sesame Street (1976-90) and Anna Huxtable on The Cosby Show (1985-92)
    Appeared in the films 'Change of Mind' (1969), 'Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon' (1970), 'Play Misty For Me' (1971), 'Such Good Friends' (1971), 'Five on the Black Side' (1973), 'Sommersby' (1993) and 'Smoke' (1995)
    Appeared on Broadway in 'The Wiz' (1975-79)

Why she might be annoying:

    She would skip school to watch Moms Mabley at the Apollo Theater.
    She supported herself as a postal worker when acting gigs were hard to get.
    She originally auditioned unsuccessfully to portray Claire Huxtable's mom before succeeding as Cliff Huxtable's mom.
    After adopting the play 'Moms' into a one-woman touring show about Moms Mabley, she was successfully sued for copyright infringement by her former writing partner.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She was a founding member of the Negro Ensemble Company (1967).
    While touring in the 'Wiz,' she and future 'Cosby Show' star Phylicia Rashad were roommates.
    She won an Obie Award for 'Moms.'
    Bill Cosby said she was 'perfect' on 'The Cosby Show' except she looked 'young enough to play my sister.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 85 Votes: 61.18% Annoying