In 1986, Knight Pulliam became one of the youngest actresses to be nominated for an Emmy Award,[1] receiving a nomination at age 6 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Comedy Series. She made her professional debut at 9 months old, in a national print advertisement for Johnson & Johnson baby products.[3] She continued working, appearing in television commercials and TV shows, and making her feature film debut[2] in The Last Dragon (1985).[3] At age 3, she played Keshia on Sesame Street.[2] She also appeared in the movies "Polly" and its sequel "Polly Comin' Home" with her Cosby Show co-star Phylicia Rashad.