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." Trivia Julius Rowe is portrayed by Malcolm-Jamal Warner, most famous for portraying Theodore Huxtable on The Cosby Show, which was Mike Ross ' favorite TV show as a child. Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s most iconic TV and film roles, including Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show and Dr AJ Austin on The Resident. Malcolm-Jamal Warner has waited a long time to work on Suits. The People v. O.J. Simpson and Cosby Show vet auditioned for the show four times (including the pilot) before he was eventually cast 'The Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at the age of 54 after a drowning accident while on vacation. Malcolm-Jamal Warner wasn’t just America’s favorite TV son—he was a force both in front of and behind the camera. While his recent passing has left fans mourning, his decades-long body of Taking to X, Aaron Korsh penned an emotional tribute for Malcolm Jamal Warner, the news of whose death shocked Hollywood earlier that day. Describing the actor as “a beloved member of the #Suits family,” the television producer recalled Warner as being one of the “most enthusiastic, joyful actors" he has ever worked with. TRAGIC new details have emerged in the drowning death of The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Warner, who played Theodore Huxtable in the 1980s sitcom, was pulled from the water in Costa Rica The world is mourning today as news broke that actor, musician, and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away at the age of 54. To celebrate his life and legacy, we put together a gallery highlighting some of his noteworthy roles throughout his career. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was born on August 18, 1970, in New Jersey City, New Jersey. Stream Now With Peacock, stream current hits, hundreds of movies, thousands of episodes of TV shows, and exclusive Originals – plus timely news, live sports, WWE, and daily pop culture. Bill Cosby speaks out about the death of his longtime TV son, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable for eight seasons on TV's '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. 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: Julius Rowe Suits Malcolm-Jamal Warner credited as playing 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 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. 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 Explore Malcolm-Jamal Warner's complete filmography, from The Cosby Show to The Resident, plus his recent music and podcast projects in 2024. Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54; actor delivered big laughs as Theo on ‘The Cosby Show’ The actor died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, officials say 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.
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