November 21, 2013. Sen. Charles Schumer (D) of New York (r.) speaks as Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D) of Nevada looks on during a news conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday, after Democrats passed a major rules change â the so-called 'nuclear option' â on filibusters.
(Newser) â Not all celebrities had a typical route to fameâ the Stir rounds up seven stars who once served in the military: Click for the complete list. 1  Drew Carey: Marine Corps, six years. 2  Bill Cosby: Navy, hospital corpsman, four years. 3  Ice-T: Army, four years. 4  MC Hammer: Navy, Aviation Storekeeper 3rd Class, three years.
Actor, comedian, writer and producer Bill Cosby was born William Henry Cosby Jr. on July 12, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With numerous awards to his credit, Bill Cosby is one of the top names in comedy. He also helped break down racial barriers on television in the 1960s with I Spy and, later, The Cosby Show.