A Different World

About

A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.

Credits

Created by

• Bill Cosby

Produced by

• Debbie Allen
• Tom Werner

Cast

• Jasmine Guyas Whitley Gilbert
• Darryl M. Bellas Ron Johnson
• Kadeem Hardisonas Dwayne Wayne
• Cree Summeras Freddie Brooks
• Charnele Brownas Kim Reese
• Lou Myersas Vernon Gaines
• Glynn Turmanas Colonel Brad Taylor
• Ajai Sandersas Gina Devereaux
• Karen Malina Whiteas Charmaine Brown
• Jada Pinkett Smithas Lena James

Genres