Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) was an American actor, musician and poet. He rose to prominence for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992), which earned him a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards. Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Actor: The Cosby Show. Emmy-nominated actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was named after Malcolm X and legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. Warner first rose to national prominence by starring on the celebrated and long-running classic television series "The Cosby Show." His work on the show garnered him a Primetime Emmy Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who rose to fame on 'The Cosby Show' and had a prolific acting career that include series-regular 'The Resident,' drowned July 20 at 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the Emmy-nominated actor who played Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' has died during a family vacation in Costa Rica. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who rose to fame as the son on 1980s megahit The Cosby Show and had a prolific acting career that include series-regular slots on The Resident and Malcom & Eddie, died Sunday Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54: Actor who rose to fame on The Cosby Show drowned on family vacation in Costa Rica Warner, who starred as Theo Huxtable on the long-running sitcom, died while on a ‘The Cosby Show’ Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies at 54 After Drowning Fans around the world are in shock: Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, best known as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. The heartbreaking news broke today, confirming that the beloved actor died from an apparent accidental drowning.l, while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theodore Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' has died in an accidental drowning. He was 54. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Bill Cosby's son Theodore Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has died, reports say. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who rose to fame as a teenager playing Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” in the mid-1980s, died in Costa Rica on Sunday. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor whose career included appearing in various shows such as The Cosby Show, Malcolm & Eddie, The Resident and more has died at the age of 54 after a tragic accident. Malcolm Jamal Warner portrayed Theodore "Theo" Huxtable, the only son of Cliff Huxtable (Bill Cosby) in The Cosby Show. The sitcom ran from 1984 to 1992, spanning across 201 episodes in eight seasons. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died tragically at the age of 54, is best known to fans as Theo Huxtable on hit ’80s and ’90s sitcom The Cosby Show. But as he explained in a 2023 appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan, at 14, he wasn’t quite what producers had in mind for the Cosby family’s only son. In fact, as he revealed in the interview, he was cast by Bill Cosby himself on the final day Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Star of ‘The Cosby Show,’ and ‘The Resident’ Dead at 54 The beloved former child star was still working in the entertainment industry when news of his tragic passing broke. Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died, PEOPLE confirms. The actor, who played Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' was 54. After becoming a household name in the 80s, Malcolm-Jamal Warner continued to entertain countless viewers until his final days. Warner got his big break while playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Malcolm-Jamal Warner may be best known as the lovable Theo Huxtable from "The Cosby Show," but the versatile actor had a range of roles. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known as Theo on The Cosby Show, has died at 54 in an accidental drowning. No foul play suspected; tributes flood social media.
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