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Malcolm-Jamal Warner
A multi-talented actor and poet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner navigates the highs and lows of fame, from his iconic role on *The Cosby Show* to a dynamic career in film, television, and music.
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- Music Department
- Producer
In short · Acted for five decades — 33 credits, 3 Young Artist Award wins.
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Young Artist Award — Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor
- Award win
Young Artist Award — Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor
- Award win
Young Artist Award — Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor
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Biography
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was an American actor, musician, and poet, best known for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom *The Cosby Show*, which aired from 1984 to 1992. His performance earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards. Warner continued to build a diverse career in television, portraying Malcolm McGee in the sitcom *Malcolm & Eddie* (1996–2000), Dr. Alex Reed in *Reed Between the Lines*, Julius Rowe in *Suits* (2016–2017), and Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama *The Resident* (2018–2023).
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24 credits
Alert: Missing Persons Unit(2023)
Chief Inspector Bill Houston (3 Episodes)
TV
Olive Forever(2018)
Taylor
TV
The Resident(2018)
AJ Austin
TV
9-1-1(2018)
Amir Casey (4 Episodes)
TV
grown-ish(2018)
Darnell (1 Episode)
TV
Shot(2017)
EMT Jones
Film
Ten Days in the Valley(2017)
Matt
TV
Megachurch Murder(2015)
Hamilton Spears
Film
Reed Between the Lines(2011)
Alex Reed
TV
King of the Underground(2011)
Malcolm
Film
Sherri(2009)
Kevin
TV
Fool's Gold(2008)
Cordell
Film
Listen Up!(2004)
Bernie Widmer
TV
Jeremiah(2002)
Kurdy
TVThe Fresh Prince Of Bel Air(2000)
Eric Sanders (2 Episodes)
TV
A Fare to Remember(1999)
Winter
Film
Restaurant(1998)
Steven
Film
Malcolm & Eddie(1996)
Malcolm McGee
TV
The Tuskegee Airmen(1995)
Actor
Film
Tyson(1995)
Rory Holloway
Film
Drop Zone(1994)
Terry Nessip
Film
The Magic School Bus(1994)
The Producer
TV
Here and Now(1992)
Alexander 'A.J.' James
TV
The Cosby Show(1984)
Theo Huxtable
TV
Awards & Nominations
3 wins · 3 nominationsPrimetime Emmy Award
- Nom1986Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series — Malcolm-Jamal Warner
More awards & festivals (5) — regional academies & film-festival prizes
Young Artist Award
- Won1990Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor — Malcolm-Jamal Warner
- Won1989Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor — Malcolm-Jamal Warner
- Won1985Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor — Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Tv Land Award
- Nom2006TV Land Award — Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Naacp Image Award
- Nom1996Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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Additional credits8Show
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- Seen & Heard: The History of Black TelevisionSelf (1 Episode) · 2025
- DCE presents Black Music MonthSelf · 2022
- Making History in HollywoodSelf · 2021
- The Resident RulebreakersSelf · 2019
- Find Your Future RealitySelf · 2018
- Found Footage Festival Volume 6: Live in ChicagoSelf · 2012
- The Cosby Show: A Look BackSelf · 2002
- Where Are They Now?Self (1 Episode) · 1999
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