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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for starring in "The Cosby Show," has died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, officials said. Many people recognize the name Malcolm-Jamal Warner for his roles on "The Cosby Show" and "The Residence," but the start with Atlanta ties had many artistic endeavors off the screen. See image of Malcolm Jamal Warner, the voice of The Producer in The Magic School Bus (TV Show). A native of Jersey City, Jamal-Warner's big break came when he was cast as Theo, the only son of Cliff and Claire Huxtable, whose subpar grades and typical teenage antics caused his parents much consternation. The character was inspired by Bill Cosby's son, Ennis. Like Ennis, Theo was later diagnosed with dyslexia and worked at a community center. 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 was an actor best known for his breakout role as Theodore Huxtable on the hit NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. Hollywood stars reacted to the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner Monday after the actor drowned during a swimming incident in Costa Rica on Sunday. He was 54. Former 'Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died at age 54 while swimming in Costa Rica on July 20, was a devoted father and musician. A native of Jersey City, Jamal-Warner's big break came when he was cast as Theo, the only son of Cliff and Claire Huxtable, whose subpar grades and typical teenage antics caused his parents much consternation. The character was inspired by Bill Cosby's son, Ennis. Like Ennis, Theo was later diagnosed with dyslexia and worked at a community center. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the Emmy-nominated actor best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. According to TMZ, Warner drowned over the weekend, a 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, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show,” has died at 54, leaving the HBCU community and fans nationwide in mourning. Warner reportedly drowned while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, according to a family source Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18, 1970) is an American actor, consultant, director, musician, producer and writer. Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1997) - Henry (ep10) Disney Special Agent Oso (2010) - Additional Voices Static Shock (2002) - Lester Biggs (ep23) Stripperella (2004) - Additional Voices The Magic School Bus (1994-1997) - The Producer The Legend of the Candy Cane (2001 A career that quietly expanded Malcolm-Jamal Warner did voice work, too. If you ever watched The Magic School Bus, you probably heard him at the beginning and end of each episode. He narrated it. Kids across the U.S. grew up hearing his voice in classrooms, without realizing who it was. Outside of TV, he explored other creative sides. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who starred in 'The Cosby Show' as Theodore Huxtable, has died at the age of 54. Malcolm Jamal Warner is a voice actor known for voicing The Producer, and Lester Biggs. Take a visual walk through their career and see 5 images of the characters they've voiced. 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. As Theo Huxtable, Malcolm-Jamal Warner solidified his spot in our hearts, minds, and the culture forever. While millions mourn the shocking death of The Cosby Show actor, fans fondly remember all that this multitalented star gave the world in more than 40 years. Source: Alberto Rodriguez / Getty From forever funny moments like the infamous Gordon Gartrell shirt to giving a voice to silent Some Lesser Known Facts About Malcolm-Jamal Warner Malcolm-Jamal Warner moved from Jersey City to Los Angeles at the age of five and grew up there. But Malcolm-Jamal Warner was more than Theo. He was a Grammy-winning musician, a passionate voice for Black representation, a poet, a podcaster, and a loving husband and father. Through his art and advocacy, he continued to challenge stereotypes and tell deeper stories long after the studio lights dimmed.
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