Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Biography
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.
Known For
All Movies (32)
- Shot2017 · as EMT Jones
- Megachurch Murder2015 · as Hamilton Spears
- King of the Underground2011 · as Malcom
- 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift2010 · as (archive footage)
- Fool's Gold2008 · as Cordell
- The List2007 · as Randy
- My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage2006 · as Self
- Genius. A Night for Ray Charles2004 · as Self
- The Cosby Show: A Look Back2002 · as Self / Theo Huxtable (archive footage)
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special2002 · as Self
- The Legend of the Candy Cane2001 · as Rusty (voice)
- Restaurant1999 · as Steven
- A Fare to Remember1999 · as Winter Valen
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman1998 · as Theo Huxtable
- The Tuskegee Airmen1995 · as Leroy Cappy
- Tyson1995 · as Rory Holloway
- Drop Zone1994 · as Terry Nessip
- Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration1993 · as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
- The Real Malcolm X1992
- Surviving A Break-Up1992 · as Self
- Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You1992 · as Self
- The Earth Day Special1990 · as Theo Huxtable
- The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider1990 · as Spinner (voice)
- Mother's Day1989 · as Cullen Sturgis
- The Father Clements Story1987
- A Desperate Exit1986 · as Charlie Curtis
- Disneyland's Summer Vacation Party1986 · as Self
- Show Off! How to Be Cool at Parties1986
- Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa1985 · as Self
- The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There1985
- Night of 100 Stars II1985 · as Self
- Home Alone: A Kid's Guide to Playing It Safe When on Your Own— · as Self
All TV Shows (60)
- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television2025 · as Self
- Murder in a Small Town2024 · as Richard Bannister
- Carol & the End of the World2023 · as (voice)
- The Irrational2023 · as Dustin Atwood
- Alert: Missing Persons Unit2023 · as Chief Inspector Bill Houston
- Sherri2022 · as Self - Guest
- The Wonder Years2021 · as Melvin
- The Resident2018 · as AJ Austin
- grown-ish2018 · as Darnell
- 9-1-12018 · as Amir Casey
- White Famous2017 · as Nelson Youngblood
- Ten Days in the Valley2017 · as Matt Walker
- Detroiters2017 · as Sebastian
- Lethal Weapon2016 · as David Reed
- American Crime Story2016 · as Al Cowlings
- Sneaky Pete2015 · as James Bagwell
- Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce2014 · as Darrell
- The Michael J. Fox Show2013 · as Russell
- Major Crimes2012 · as Lt. Chuck Cooper
- Key & Peele2012 · as Dad #3
- Key & Peele2012 · as Arthur Washington
- Reed Between the Lines2011 · as Alex Reed
- American Horror Story2011 · as Angus T. Jefferson
- Suits2011 · as Julius Rowe
- Sherri2009 · as Kevin
- Community2009 · as Andre Bennett
- Hawthorne2009
- Sons of Anarchy2008 · as Sticky
- The Cleaner2008
- The Wendy Williams Show2008
- Secret Talents of the Stars2008 · as Contestant
- Dexter2006 · as Rita's Lawyer
- 100 Greatest Kid Stars2005
- The Search for the Funniest Mom in America2005
- Listen Up!2004 · as Bernie Widmer
- Jeremiah2002 · as Kurdy
- Good Day Live2001 · as Self
- Static Shock2000 · as Lester Biggs (voice)
- Where Are They Now?1999 · as Self
- Hollywood Squares1998 · as Self - Panelist
- The View1997 · as Self
- Malcolm & Eddie1996 · as Malcolm McGee
- E! True Hollywood Story1996
- Sliders1995 · as R.J.
- Touched by an Angel1994 · as Zack
- The Magic School Bus1994 · as The Producer (voice)
- All That1994 · as Self
- Here and Now1992 · as Alexander 'A.J.' James
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · as Eric Sanders
- A Different World1987 · as Theo Huxtable
- Tour of Duty1987 · as SPC Ben Sweet
- Matlock1986 · as Malcolm-Jamal Warner
- CBS Storybreak1985 · as Host
- The Cosby Show1984 · as Theo Huxtable
- Matt Houston1982
- Battle of the Network Stars1976
- Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Host
- People's Choice Awards1975 · as Self - Host
- ABC Afterschool Special1972 · as Charlie Curtis
- Golden Globe Awards1944 · as Self - Accepting Award







