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Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Acting

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

18 Aug 1970

Age

56 Years

Born In

Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Total Projects

92

Years Active

81 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.9 ★

Overview

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...

Filmography

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

tv

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

2025

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

as Self

Murder in a Small Town

tv

Murder in a Small Town

2024

Murder in a Small Town

as Richard Bannister

Carol & the End of the World

tv

Carol & the End of the World

2023

Carol & the End of the World

as (voice)

The Irrational

tv

The Irrational

2023

The Irrational

as Dustin Atwood

Alert: Missing Persons Unit

tv

Alert: Missing Persons Unit

2023

Alert: Missing Persons Unit

as Chief Inspector Bill Houston

Sherri

tv

Sherri

2022

Sherri

as Self - Guest

The Wonder Years

tv

The Wonder Years

2021

The Wonder Years

as Melvin

The Resident

tv

The Resident

2018

The Resident

as AJ Austin

grown-ish

tv

grown-ish

2018

grown-ish

as Darnell

9-1-1

tv

9-1-1

2018

9-1-1

as Amir Casey

White Famous

tv

White Famous

2017

White Famous

as Nelson Youngblood

Ten Days in the Valley

tv

Ten Days in the Valley

2017

Ten Days in the Valley

as Matt Walker

Shot

movie

Shot

2017

Shot

as EMT Jones

Detroiters

tv

Detroiters

2017

Detroiters

as Sebastian

Lethal Weapon

tv

Lethal Weapon

2016

Lethal Weapon

as David Reed

American Crime Story

tv

American Crime Story

2016

American Crime Story

as Al Cowlings

Sneaky Pete

tv

Sneaky Pete

2015

Sneaky Pete

as James Bagwell

Megachurch Murder

movie

Megachurch Murder

2015

Megachurch Murder

as Hamilton Spears

Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

tv

Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

2014

Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

as Darrell

The Michael J. Fox Show

tv

The Michael J. Fox Show

2013

The Michael J. Fox Show

as Russell

Major Crimes

tv

Major Crimes

2012

Major Crimes

as Lt. Chuck Cooper

Key & Peele

tv

Key & Peele

2012

Key & Peele

as Dad #3

Key & Peele

tv

Key & Peele

2012

Key & Peele

as Arthur Washington

Reed Between the Lines

tv

Reed Between the Lines

2011

Reed Between the Lines

as Alex Reed

American Horror Story

tv

American Horror Story

2011

American Horror Story

as Angus T. Jefferson

Suits

tv

Suits

2011

Suits

as Julius Rowe

King of the Underground

movie

King of the Underground

2011

King of the Underground

as Malcom

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

movie

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

2010

2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift

as (archive footage)

Sherri

tv

Sherri

2009

Sherri

as Kevin

Community

tv

Community

2009

Community

as Andre Bennett

Hawthorne

tv

Hawthorne

2009

Hawthorne

Sons of Anarchy

tv

Sons of Anarchy

2008

Sons of Anarchy

as Sticky

The Cleaner

tv

The Cleaner

2008

The Cleaner

The Wendy Williams Show

tv

The Wendy Williams Show

2008

The Wendy Williams Show

CineRaya

tv

Secret Talents of the Stars

2008

Secret Talents of the Stars

as Contestant

Fool's Gold

movie

Fool's Gold

2008

Fool's Gold

as Cordell

The List

movie

The List

2007

The List

as Randy

Dexter

tv

Dexter

2006

Dexter

as Rita's Lawyer

My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage

movie

My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage

2006

My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage

as Self

CineRaya

tv

100 Greatest Kid Stars

2005

100 Greatest Kid Stars

CineRaya

tv

The Search for the Funniest Mom in America

2005

The Search for the Funniest Mom in America

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

movie

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

2004

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

as Self

Listen Up!

tv

Listen Up!

2004

Listen Up!

as Bernie Widmer

The Cosby Show: A Look Back

movie

The Cosby Show: A Look Back

2002

The Cosby Show: A Look Back

as Self / Theo Huxtable (archive footage)

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

movie

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

as Self

Jeremiah

tv

Jeremiah

2002

Jeremiah

as Kurdy

CineRaya

tv

Good Day Live

2001

Good Day Live

as Self

The Legend of the Candy Cane

movie

The Legend of the Candy Cane

2001

The Legend of the Candy Cane

as Rusty (voice)

Static Shock

tv

Static Shock

2000

Static Shock

as Lester Biggs (voice)

Restaurant

movie

Restaurant

2000

Restaurant

as Steven

CineRaya

tv

Where Are They Now?

1999

Where Are They Now?

as Self

A Fare to Remember

movie

A Fare to Remember

1999

A Fare to Remember

as Winter Valen

Hollywood Squares

tv

Hollywood Squares

1998

Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman

movie

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman

1998

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman

as Theo Huxtable

The View

tv

The View

1997

The View

as Self

Malcolm & Eddie

tv

Malcolm & Eddie

1996

Malcolm & Eddie

as Malcolm McGee

E! True Hollywood Story

tv

E! True Hollywood Story

1996

E! True Hollywood Story

The Tuskegee Airmen

movie

The Tuskegee Airmen

1995

The Tuskegee Airmen

as Leroy Cappy

Tyson

movie

Tyson

1995

Tyson

as Rory Holloway

Sliders

tv

Sliders

1995

Sliders

as R.J.

Drop Zone

movie

Drop Zone

1994

Drop Zone

as Terry Nessip

Touched by an Angel

tv

Touched by an Angel

1994

Touched by an Angel

as Zack

The Magic School Bus

tv

The Magic School Bus

1994

The Magic School Bus

as The Producer (voice)

All That

tv

All That

1994

All That

as Self

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

movie

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

1993

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")

The Real Malcolm X

movie

The Real Malcolm X

1992

The Real Malcolm X

CineRaya

movie

Surviving A Break-Up

1992

Surviving A Break-Up

as Self

Here and Now

tv

Here and Now

1992

Here and Now

as Alexander 'A.J.' James

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You

movie

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You

1992

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You

as Self

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

tv

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

as Eric Sanders

The Earth Day Special

movie

The Earth Day Special

1990

The Earth Day Special

as Theo Huxtable

The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider

movie

The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider

1990

The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider

as Spinner (voice)

Mother's Day

movie

Mother's Day

1989

Mother's Day

as Cullen Sturgis

The Father Clements Story

movie

The Father Clements Story

1987

The Father Clements Story

A Different World

tv

A Different World

1987

A Different World

as Theo Huxtable

Tour of Duty

tv

Tour of Duty

1987

Tour of Duty

as SPC Ben Sweet

CineRaya

movie

A Desperate Exit

1986

A Desperate Exit

as Charlie Curtis

Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party

movie

Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party

1986

Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party

as Self

Matlock

tv

Matlock

1986

Matlock

as Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Show Off! How to Be Cool at Parties

movie

Show Off! How to Be Cool at Parties

1986

Show Off! How to Be Cool at Parties

Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa

movie

Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa

1985

Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa

as Self

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

movie

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

1985

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

CBS Storybreak

tv

CBS Storybreak

1985

CBS Storybreak

as Host

Night of 100 Stars II

movie

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

Night of 100 Stars II

as Self

The Cosby Show

tv

The Cosby Show

1984

The Cosby Show

as Theo Huxtable

Matt Houston

tv

Matt Houston

1982

Matt Houston

Battle of the Network Stars

tv

Battle of the Network Stars

1976

Battle of the Network Stars

Saturday Night Live

tv

Saturday Night Live

1975

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

People's Choice Awards

tv

People's Choice Awards

1975

People's Choice Awards

as Self - Host

ABC Afterschool Special

tv

ABC Afterschool Special

1972

ABC Afterschool Special

as Charlie Curtis

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Accepting Award

Home Alone: A Kid's Guide to Playing It Safe When on Your Own

movie

Home Alone: A Kid's Guide to Playing It Safe When on Your Own

TBA

Home Alone: A Kid's Guide to Playing It Safe When on Your Own

as Self

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