Who is William Lancelot Bowles III? All About Phylicia Rashad’s Son
William Lancelot Bowles Jr Background Details
50-year-old American William Lancelot Bowles III is the child of well-known Hollywood actress Phylicia Rashad. He was born in 1973.
While Billy’s mother has spent the most of her life in front of the camera and is an experienced actress, the same cannot be said for the famous child who has spent practically his entire life avoiding it. Here is everything you need know about him:
Summary of William Lancelot Bowles III Bio
| Full name | William Lancelot Bowless III |
| Nickname | Billy Bowles |
| Date of birth | 1973 |
| Age | 50 years (As of 2023) |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Country | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Parents | William Lancelot Jr and Phylicia Rashad |
| Siblings | Condola Rashad |
| Famous for | Being a celebrity child |
How Old is William Lancelot Bowles III?
William Lancelot Bowles III is currently 53 years old. He was born in the year 1973. However, his actual month and date of birth have remained under the carpets ever since he was born. William Lancelot’s parents are William Lancelot Bowles Jr. and Phylicia Rashad.
While his father is known to be a dentist, his mother is a renowned actress most especially recognized for portraying the character Clair Huxtable in the all-time famous NBC sitcom, the Bill Cosby Show.
Just like his actual date of birth, there is no information on the schools the youngest William Lancelot Bowles attended, or what his highest educational qualification might be. Billy Bowles, as he is fondly called, started shying away from the camera from an early age, so some of his basic details are not readily available. However, the fact that his mother is a well-educated and accomplished actress suggests that he is likely to be well-educated too.
Although Billy is the only child his parents had together, he is not the only child of his mother. He has one sibling named Condola Phylea, who is his step-sister from his mother’s third marriage. She was born on December 11, 1985, and is currently 53 years old.
Were William Lancelot Bowles III Parents Ever Married?
Billy’s parents were happily married at the time of his birth. They got married on May 13, 1972. But sadly, their union only lasted for 3 years before they decided to dissolve it in 1975 and go their separate ways. However, there is no information on when, how, or where they met, or even the reason for their divorce.
Meet William Lancelot Bowles III’s Father
William Lancelot Bowles III’s father is William Lancelot Bowles Jr., an accomplished dentist who stepped into the limelight only after he got married to hot-shot American actress, Phylicia Rashad in 1972. Although being a celebrity husband means regularly being featured in the paparazzi, William III did not care much about the celebrity lifestyle and maintained a low profile for the period he was married to Rashad.
After his divorce from the celebrated actress, the older William Lancelot once again went back to his quiet life, which he has dutifully maintained ever since. Therefore, there has been no information on his social and romantic life ever since the divorce.
Who Is William Lancelot Bowless III Mother, Phylicia Rashad?
Phylicia Rashad is a popular American actress, director, and singer, as well as the dean of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts. She was born on June 19, 1948, and is currently 81 years old. Just like most famous actors, Phylicia Rashad’s passion started from a young age, and since she ventured into Hollywood, she has made several note-worthy achievements.
Her early appearances in the industry earned her several Broadway credits. Some of her early roles were the characters of Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, and also a Munchkin in The Wiz. She also released an album in 1978. The album titled Josephine’s Superstar was a disco concept album that told the story of Josephine Baker.
In 2007, Rashad made her directing debut with the Seattle Repertory Theatre’s production of August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is one of her other producing credits. She returned to directing after taking a break to concentrate more on acting and went on to direct several other films, including Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Fences.
Rashad has received numerous honors for her imaginative acting. Among these are the 2004 Drama Desk Award for Best Actress in a Play and the first black actress of any race to win the Best Actress Tony Award.
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How Many Times Has Phylicia Rashad Been Married?
Phylicia has been married three times. Her first marriage was to William Lancelot Bowles Jr. it lasted for 3 years, from 1972-1975, and led to the birth of their son and only child together.
Three years after her first marriage to William ended, Phylicia got into her second marriage in 1978. This time, she was married to Victor Willis, a lead singer whom she met on the set of The Wiz. This second marriage lasted only a year longer than the first, and the superstar actress called it quits on marriage a second time in 1982.
Phylicia’s third and final marriage was to Ahmad Rashad, a former NFL wide receiver and sportscaster. The couple tied the knot on December 14, 1985, after Rashad had proposed on national TV, and just like Phylicia, the union was Rashad’s third chance at marriage.
Their union was blessed with a daughter named Condola Phylea Rashad. After her marriage to Rashad, Phylicia, who was formerly known as Phylicia Ayers-Allen took on his last name and became Phylicia Rashad. And although they both separated in 2001, she still chose to retain his last name.
What Does Phylicia Rashad’s Son Do For a Living?
Billy tries to avoid the public as much as possible, thus neither his occupation nor the pinnacle of success he may have gained in his chosen job are known. Condola, his step-sister, on the other hand, decided to emulate their mother. She is a well-known American actress who has been in a number of films.
