6 roles played by Malcolm-Jamal Warner that changed how we saw Black men on TV From "The Cosby Show" to "The Resident," Malcolm-Jamal Warner expanded what Black masculinity could look like on TV. 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 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, the actor perhaps best known for starring in the TV sitcom "The Cosby Show" as son Theodore "Theo" Huxtable, has died at 54. 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 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, 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 has died, PEOPLE confirms. The actor, who played Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' 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 Malcolm-Jamal Warner is dead -- Read an obituary for 'The Cosby Show' star, learn his cause of death. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's filmography, sorted by online popularity. Learn more about the television and films they've appeared in. Fellow actors and producers of Fox's The Resident paid tribute to series co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died of an accidental drowning at age 54. 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, 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. 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 The death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner was mourned by fans and admirers of the actor. He played the only son of Bill Cosby’s Cliff Huxtable on the landmark series “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992. THE Cosby Show actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner opened up about Bill Cosby's impact on his life just months before his tragic death. The 54-year-old star reckoned with the shaky legacy of the beloved sitcom in his final TV interview. Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18, 1970, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.) is an American actor, director, and musician who is perhaps best known for his work on The Cosby Show (1984–92), one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. He also is a noted spoken-word artist. 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, 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.
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