who played cliff huxtable's father
In a recurring role, Ms. Taylor played Anna Huxtable, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtableâs mother, during the nine-year run of the program starting in 1984. Both she and Earle Hyman, who played Dr. Huxtableâs father, Russell, received Emmy nominations in 1986. When she tried out for the part, Ms. Taylor told The Associated Press in 1987: âI put on a gray wig, a bandana over that, flat-heeled shoes and a long dress with no shape to it.