Acting · Jersey City, New Jersey, USA · Born August 18, 1970
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 "Theo" 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. His other starring television roles include Malcolm McGee in the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000), Kurdy Malloy in Jeremiah (2002–2004), Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines (2011–2015), and Dr. AJ Austin in the Fox medical drama The Resident (2018–2023). Warner also had recurring roles in many shows including The Magic School Bus (1994–1997), Community (2011–2012), Major Crimes (2013–2016), Sons of Anarchy (2014), American Horror Story (2014–2015), Suits (2016–2017), Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (2017–2018), Sneaky Pete (2017–2019), and 9-1-1 (2024). He occasionally acted in films such as Drop Zone (1994), Restaurant (1998), and Fool's Gold (2008). Outside of acting, Warner was a vocalist and bass guitarist. He won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for his contribution to a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Jesus Children of America" and was nominated for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album in 2022. Warner died in a drowning accident in July 2025, aged 54.
TVSeen & Heard: The History of Black Television
2025
as Self
TVMurder in a Small Town
2024
as Richard Bannister
TVCarol & the End of the World
2023
as (voice)
TVThe Irrational
2023
as Dustin Atwood
TVAlert: Missing Persons Unit
2023
as Chief Inspector Bill Houston
TVSherri
2022
as Self - Guest
TVThe Wonder Years
2021
as Melvin
TVThe Resident
2018
as AJ Austin
TVgrown-ish
2018
as Darnell
TV9-1-1
2018
as Amir Casey
TVWhite Famous
2017
as Nelson Youngblood
TVTen Days in the Valley
2017
as Matt Walker
MovieShot
2017
as EMT Jones
TVDetroiters
2017
as Sebastian
TVLethal Weapon
2016
as David Reed
TVAmerican Crime Story
2016
as Al Cowlings
TVSneaky Pete
2015
as James Bagwell
MovieMegachurch Murder
2015
as Hamilton Spears
TVGirlfriends' Guide to Divorce
2014
as Darrell
TVThe Michael J. Fox Show
2013
as Russell
TVMajor Crimes
2012
as Lt. Chuck Cooper
TVKey & Peele
2012
as Dad #3
TVReed Between the Lines
2011
as Alex Reed
TVAmerican Horror Story
2011
as Angus T. Jefferson
TVSuits
2011
as Julius Rowe
MovieKing of the Underground
2011
as Malcom
Movie2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2010
as (archive footage)
TVSherri
2009
as Kevin
TVCommunity
2009
as Andre Bennett
TVHawthorne
2009
TVSons of Anarchy
2008
as Sticky
TVThe Cleaner
2008
TVThe Wendy Williams Show
2008
Secret Talents of the Stars
2008
as Contestant
MovieFool's Gold
2008
as Cordell
MovieThe List
2007
as Randy
TVDexter
2006
as Rita's Lawyer
MovieMy Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage
2006
as Self
100 Greatest Kid Stars
2005
The Search for the Funniest Mom in America
2005
MovieGenius. A Night for Ray Charles
2004
as Self
TVListen Up!
2004
as Bernie Widmer
MovieThe Cosby Show: A Look Back
2002
as Self / Theo Huxtable (archive footage)
MovieNBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002
as Self
TVJeremiah
2002
as Kurdy
Good Day Live
2001
as Self
MovieThe Legend of the Candy Cane
2001
as Rusty (voice)
TVStatic Shock
2000
as Lester Biggs (voice)
MovieRestaurant
1999
as Steven
Where Are They Now?
1999
as Self
MovieA Fare to Remember
1999
as Winter Valen
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
MovieSaturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
1998
as Theo Huxtable
TVThe View
1997
as Self
TVMalcolm & Eddie
1996
as Malcolm McGee
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
MovieThe Tuskegee Airmen
1995
as Leroy Cappy
MovieTyson
1995
as Rory Holloway
TVSliders
1995
as R.J.
MovieDrop Zone
1994
as Terry Nessip
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as Zack
TVThe Magic School Bus
1994
as The Producer (voice)
TVAll That
1994
as Self
MovieSesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
MovieThe Real Malcolm X
1992
Surviving a Break-Up
1992
as Self
TVHere and Now
1992
as Alexander 'A.J.' James
MovieTime Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You
1992
as Self
TVThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Eric Sanders
TVThe Word
1990
MovieThe Earth Day Special
1990
as Theo Huxtable
MovieThe Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider
1990
as Spinner (voice)
MovieMother's Day
1989
as Cullen Sturgis
MovieThe Father Clements Story
1987
TVA Different World
1987
as Theo Huxtable
TVTour of Duty
1987
as SPC Ben Sweet
MovieHome Alone: A Kid's Guide to Playing It Safe When on Your Own
1987
as Self
MovieA Desperate Exit
1986
as Charlie Curtis
MovieDisneyland's Summer Vacation Party
1986
as Self
TVMatlock
1986
as Malcolm-Jamal Warner
MovieShow Off! How to Be Cool at Parties
1986
MovieAndy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa
1985
as Self
MovieThe NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
TVCBS Storybreak
1985
as Host
MovieNight of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
TVThe Cosby Show
1984
as Theo Huxtable
TVMatt Houston
1982
TVBattle of the Network Stars
1976
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Host
TVABC Afterschool Special
1972
as Charlie Curtis
TVGolden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Accepting Award
