Keshia Knight Pulliam
Biography
Keshia Knight Pulliam is an American actress born on April 9, 1979, in Newark, New Jersey. She is most recognized for her childhood role as Rudy Huxtable on the long-running NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. In this role, she portrayed Rudy, the youngest daughter of the Huxtable family. Additionally, she is known for her portrayal of the reformed con artist Miranda Lucas-Payne on the TBS comedy drama Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Her acting career includes numerous credits on television and film.
Career overview
Keshia Knight Pulliam is an American actress born on April 9, 1979, in Newark, New Jersey. She is most recognized for her childhood role as Rudy Huxtable on the long-running NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, where she portrayed the youngest daughter of the Huxtable family.
In addition to her early television work, she appears as the reformed con artist Miranda Lucas-Payne on the TBS comedy-drama Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Her professional acting credits span television and film, establishing her transition from a popular child star to a working adult actress in the entertainment industry.
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52 titles- Totally '90s House (2026) as Self - Contestant
- Wife Stalker (2025) as Joanna
- Wife Stalker (2025) Executive Producer
- The Hillsdale Adoption Scam (2023) as Bethany
- Pictionary (2022)
- Girlfriendship (2022) Director
- A New Orleans Noel (2022) as Grace Hill
- A New Orleans Noel (2022) Executive Producer
- My Brother's Keeper (2021) as Tiffany
- Redeemed (2021) as Angela Sylvester
- Tempted by Danger (2020) as Angela Brooks
- The Christmas Aunt (2020) as Rebecca
- Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta (2019) as Caroline
- Radio Christmas (2019) as Kara Porter
- Celebrity Big Brother (2018) as Self
- Celebrity Big Brother (2018) as Self - Houseguest
- Jingle Belle (2018) as Tori
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Will To Love (2015) as Rachel Paris
- The Love Letter (2013) as Parker
- Guys with Kids (2012) as Bridget
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Madea Goes to Jail (2009) as Candace "Candy" Washington
- Death Toll (2008) as Mirie
- Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2007) as Miranda Lucas-Payne
- Psych (2006) as Stranjay
- Beauty Shop (2005) as Darnelle
- The Gospel (2005) as Maya Walker
- Motives (2004) as Letrice
- Christmas at Water's Edge (2004) as Leila Turner
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) as Self
- The Cosby Show: A Look Back (2002) as Self / Rudy Huxtable (archive footage)
- What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away (2002) as Temple
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- Fear Factor (2001)
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- The Earth Day Special (1990) as Rudy Huxtable
- Polly: Comin' Home! (1990) as Polly
- Polly (1989) as Polly
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1989) as Karen
- A Different World (1987) as Rudy Huxtable
- The Little Match Girl (1987) as Molly
- The Last Dragon (1985) as Sophia Green
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
- Back to Next Saturday (1985) as Keshia
- Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa (1985) as Self
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Rudy Huxtable
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Know The Facts: Keep Your Power as Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Keshia Knight Pulliam best known for?
Keshia Knight Pulliam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pictionary (2022), Jingle Belle (2018), Steve (2017), Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009).
When and where was Keshia Knight Pulliam born?
Keshia Knight Pulliam was born on April 9, 1979 in Newark, New Jersey, USA .
How many credits does Keshia Knight Pulliam have?
Keshia Knight Pulliam has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is Keshia Knight Pulliam's background in cinema and television?
Keshia Knight Pulliam is an American actress born on April 9, 1979, in Newark, New Jersey. She is most recognized for her childhood role as Rudy Huxtable on the long-running NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. In this role, she portrayed Rudy, the youngest daughter of the Huxtable family. Additionally, she is known for her port...