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Joseph C. Phillips is an actor and writer living in Hollywood, California. He is perhaps best known as one of the stars of The Cosby Show. He was also a three-time NAACP award nominee for his role as attorney Justus Ward on the daytime drama General Hospital and was the mayor on The District. Mr. Phillips has had essays published in Essence magazine, USA today and the College Digest among others.