This day in black history:Bill Cosby becomes 1st Black Emmy Award winner

On May 22, 1966, Bill Cosby became the first African American to win an Emmy Award for his role in the television series, I Spy. Cosby played the role of  “Alexander Scott,” a trainer and undercover secret agent who worked for the Pentagon.

I Spy’s 1965 debut was momentous as it featured Cosby as the first African-American actor in a leading role. During his time on the show, Cosby consecutively won an Emmy for three years and remains the only actor to have achieved this honor. 

Check out Bill Cosby in I Spy.