Terrence Howard almost destroyed his promising acting career when he was axed from “The Cosby Show.” The actor landed his first acting part in the legendary comedy show in 1988 – but he was sacked before any of his scenes were aired.
“I was 19 and had just moved to New York from Cleveland, I got on The Cosby Show on my second audition ever,” Howard said.
Howard was so angry that his scenes were cut, he confronted the show’s star and producer Bill Cosby – who he claims subsequently blacklisted him in the entertainment business.
He explains, “I told him, ‘I’m a man just like you.’ He didn’t like it, and the casting agent never took my calls again.”
Howard didn’t work for four years, but recovered to forge a successful acting career.
