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Keshia Knight Pulliam was born on April 9, 1979 in Newark, New Jersey, United States and is credited as a television actor, film actor and film director. Keshia Knight Pulliam is 47 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Spelman College. Notable works include The Cosby Show and Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
My Take
Keshia Knight Pulliam fascinates me as a case study in surviving child stardom with grace. Becoming the youngest Emmy nominee ever as Rudy Huxtable could have defined and confined her entire life, yet she chose Spelman College, rebuilt herself as a grown-up actress on Tyler Perry's House of Payne, and has since moved behind the camera as a director. That trajectory takes patience and self-knowledge most former child actors never find. The Cosby Show's complicated legacy makes her position harder, not easier, and I respect how steadily she has navigated it. Hers is a quiet, durable kind of success.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keshia Knight Pulliam
- Name (Japanese)
- ケシア・ナイト・プリアム
- Reading
- けしあ・ないと・ぷりあむ
- Born
- April 9, 1979 (age 47)
- Origin
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / film director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
2. Background
- University
- Spelman College
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Cosby Show |
| Notable work | Tyler Perry's House of Payne |
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5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Keshia Knight Pulliam born?
Keshia Knight Pulliam was born on April 9, 1979 and is 47 years old.
Where is Keshia Knight Pulliam from?
Keshia Knight Pulliam is from Newark, New Jersey, United States.
What does Keshia Knight Pulliam do?
Keshia Knight Pulliam works as actor, television actor, film actor, film director.
Where did Keshia Knight Pulliam study?
Keshia Knight Pulliam attended Spelman College.
What is Keshia Knight Pulliam known for?
Keshia Knight Pulliam's notable works include The Cosby Show, Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
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