Cliff Huxtable
| Cliff Huxtable | |
|---|---|
| The Cosby Show character | |
 Bill Cosby in a public service announcement in 1990. His character Cliff Huxtable frequently wore similar sweaters to the one Cosby is wearing in this photo | |
First appearance | "Pilot" |
Last appearance | "And So We Commence" |
| Created by | Bill Cosby |
| Portrayed by | Bill Cosby |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Heathcliff Isaac Huxtable |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Dr. |
| Occupation | Physician, Obstetrician |
| Family | Russell Huxtable (father) Anna Huxtable (mother) James Theodore Huxtable (brother; deceased) Harriet McCutcheon (paternal great-aunt) |
| Spouse | Clair Huxtable |
| Children | Sondra Huxtable Denise Huxtable Theodore Huxtable Vanessa Huxtable Rudy Huxtable |
| Nationality | American |
Dr. Heathcliff Isaac Huxtable is a fictional character and the protagonist of the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, which aired from 1984 to 1992. He was portrayed by actor and comedian Bill Cosby and appeared in all 201 episodes of the show.
Cliff is the Huxtable family patriarch, portrayed as lighthearted and humorous in his interactions with those close to him. Although he is depicted as a devoted father and husband, a recurring joke in the series involves his unsuccessful efforts to encourage his adult children to move out of the family home.
The character had a mostly positive reception from critics and was named as the "Greatest Television Dad". Cosby's portrayal of Cliff Huxtable caused him to gain a reputation as "America's Dad". He was frequently shown wearing colorful sweaters.