The death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner has come as a shock to his fellow The Cosby Show cast and their fans. The actor died on July 20 at the age of 54, reportedly due to drowning in Costa Rica. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was a beloved figure whose work shaped television history and left a deep mark on audiences. Best known for his role as Theo Huxtable, he brought warmth and relatability to screens, creating moments that resonated across generations. His career spanned decades, blending acting 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. See Malcolm-Jamal Warner full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Find where to watch Malcolm-Jamal Warner's latest movies and tv shows Malcolm-Jamal Warner's filmography, sorted by online popularity. Learn more about the television and films they've appeared in. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Movie and TV credits include 47 TV shows, such as ABC Afterschool Special, Malcolm & Eddie and Bakumatsu Gijinden Roman. Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s former co-stars and industry peers have paid tribute to the late “Cosby Show” star after he died in a drowning accident at age 54. “I love you, Malcolm,” Tracee Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show comedy, has died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's most iconic roles, including Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show' and Dr. AJ on 'The Resident,' left a lasting legacy in TV history Explore the complete filmography of Malcolm-Jamal Warner on Rotten Tomatoes! Discover every movie and TV show they have been credited in. 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. The Cosby Show alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. He was 54. TooFab has reported that the actor accidentally drowned, with TMZ breaking the news first, though further details remain scarce. Media Takeout has reported that authorities have ruled out all signs of foul play. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was Explore Malcolm-Jamal Warner's complete filmography, from The Cosby Show to The Resident, plus his recent music and podcast projects in 2024. In the final decade before his tragic death in July 2025, Malcolm-Jamal Warner proved his artistic evolution through a series of compelling performances that showcased dramatic range far beyond Malcolm-Jamal Warner's most iconic roles, including Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show' and Dr. AJ on 'The Resident,' left a lasting legacy in TV history Malcolm-Jamal Warner is a multi-talented American actor, director, producer, poet, and musician who rose to fame in the 1980s for his iconic role as Theodore “Theo” Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. Malcolm-Jamal Warner died on Sunday while vacationing in Costa Rica, but the news wasn’t made public until Monday. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who starred in 'The Cosby Show' as Theodore Huxtable, has died at the age of 54. 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." After The Cosby Show, Warner explored a wide range of roles in both comedy and drama, co-starring in Malcolm & Eddie and later appearing in dramas like Jeremiah, American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, The Resident, and more.
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