Emmy-nominated actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner has become known in the entertainment business for not only his seasoned acting talents, but for his accomplishments on the music, directing, and producing fronts, making him one of the most accomplished talents in the industry today. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who as teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” was central to a cultural phenomenon that helped define the 1980s, died at 54 in an Malcolm-Jamal Warner, of "The Cosby Show," went to high school at Professional Children's School in Manhattan's the Upper West Side. A second man was pulled out of the water at the Playa Grande resort in Costa Rica — just moments after the “Cosby Show” alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned while swimming at age 54. Costa There are some people who, you know, just seem to be a part of our shared cultural memory, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner is, quite frankly, one of those figures. For many, his face and voice bring back a lot of warm recollections from a show that, in a way, shaped how a whole generation viewed family life on television. His portrayal of a young person growing up in a loving, yet sometimes a bit Malcolm-Jamal Warner reflected on the legacy he hoped to leave behind in his final interview, just two months before his tragic death. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who as teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” was central to a cultural phenomenon that helped define the 1980s, died at 54 in an The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at the age of 54, according to reports from People and TMZ. Per People‘s report, Warner passed away after drowning while on a family vacation in Malcolm‑Jamal WarnerEarly Beginnings & Breakthrough Role Born: August 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Raised by his mother, Pamela Warner (who also managed his career), he was named after civil rights leaders Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. He showed artistic promise from an early age and attended The Professional Children’s School in NYC. Malcolm-Jamal Warner Was Not The Type ‘Cosby Show’ Producers Wanted To Cast Warner was way too short for the job July 22, 2025 Matt Solomon The Malcolm-Jamal Warner said previously that his proudest achievement wasn't his memorable work as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show." BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. One decision set Malcolm-Jamal Warner on a new path that reshaped his career and redefined him in the process. Malcolm-Jamal Warner reflected on his career, fatherhood, and the impact of his work during a moving interview on the "TODAY" show. 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's 'The Cosby Show' costars are remembering the actor after his death at age 54. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who as teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” was central to a cultural phenomenon that helped define the 1980s, died at 54 in an Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the child actor who gained recognition as Theodore Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has passed away. The actor tragically drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday. Hollywood is mourning the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who is beloved for his portrayal of Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show 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.
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