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Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Warner in 2007
Born(1970-08-18)August 18, 1970
DiedJuly 20, 2025(2025-07-20) (aged 54)
Limón Province, Costa Rica
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
  • poet
Years active1982–2025
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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 an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards. He was also known for his roles as Malcolm McGee on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000), Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines (2011, 2015), Julius Rowe in Suits (2016–2017) and Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama The Resident (2018–2023).

In 2015, Warner received a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for the song "Jesus Children" alongside Robert Glasper Experiment and Lalah Hathaway.

In July 2025, Warner died, aged 54, from drowning in the ocean off Limón Province, Costa Rica after being caught in a strong current.

Early life

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Warner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on August 18, 1970.[1] He was named after Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. He was raised in Los Angeles from age five.[2] At the age of nine, he demonstrated an interest in show business that led to enrollment in acting schools. His career as a child performer later led him to graduate high school from The Professional Children's School in New York City, New York.[3]

Career

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Acting

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After appearances on television shows such as Matt Houston, Fame and Call to Glory, Warner landed his most successful role as Theo Huxtable, the only son of Heathcliff Huxtable, who was played by Bill Cosby on the NBC sitcom, The Cosby Show from 1984 to 1992.[4] Warner auditioned for the role on the final day of the nationwide search.[5] In 1986, he was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards.[6]

Warner guest starred in an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, playing the role of Hilary Banks' boyfriend (1991).[7] He starred in the short-lived NBC sitcom Here and Now (1992–1993).[8] Warner also hosted the literacy-promoting children's show CBS Storybreak in 1993 and 1994.[9] In 1995, Warner appeared as a homeless man on Touched by an Angel.[10] He also portrayed U.S. Marshal Terry Nessip in the film Drop Zone with Wesley Snipes (1994),[11] Rory Holloway in the HBO film Tyson[12] and Leroy Cappy in the HBO film The Tuskegee Airmen (both 1995).[13]

Warner was the voice of The Producer character on The Magic School Bus (1994-1997).[14] From 1996 to 2000, Warner co-starred with comedian Eddie Griffin on the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie.[15] He went on to co-star as Kurdy Malloy in Jeremiah (2002–2004),[16] and appeared in the CBS sitcom Listen Up with Jason Alexander (2004-2005).[17]

In 2008, he portrayed Cordell in the Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson rom-com film Fool's Gold.[18] In 2009, he guest starred in an episode in the TNT series HawthoRNe.[19] In 2011 and 2012, he guest starred in four episodes of the NBC series Community as Andre, the ex-husband of Shirley Bennett (Yvette Nicole Brown). His character subtly referenced his Cosby Show past by wearing a "Cosby sweater" that he stated was from his dad.[20]

Warner co-starred in BET's 2011 scripted comedic television series Reed Between the Lines. He played the role of Alex Reed, an English professor married to Carla Reed, a psychologist played by former Girlfriends star Tracee Ellis Ross.[21] The couple had three children: Kaci and Kenan Reynolds, Carla's children from a previous relationship, and Alexis Reed, their child together.[22] The show highlighted the couple's ups and downs together as a blended family. In 2012, Warner was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a comedy series at the NAACP Image Awards for his role in Reed Between the Lines.[23]

On the third season (2014–2015) of TNT police procedural Major Crimes, Warner portrayed Lt. Chuck Cooper, a member of the LAPD's Special Investigation's Section.[24] Warner portrayed Al Cowlings in the 2016 crime series American Crime Story production The People v. O.J Simpson, based on the events of the O. J. Simpson trial.[25] Warner played prison counselor Julius Rowe on the sixth season (2016–2017) of USA's Suits.[26] He also played the role of parole officer James Bagwell on Amazon Prime's show Sneaky Pete (2017–2019). From 2018 to 2023, he appeared as Dr. AJ "The Raptor" Austin on FOX's The Resident.[27][28]

Directing

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During his tenure on The Cosby Show, Warner turned his hand to directing, making music videos including New Edition's "N.E. Heart Break" (1989), rapper Special Ed's "I'm the Magnificent" (1989) and British R&B group Five Star's "I Love You For Sentimental Reasons" (1994).[29][30][31] He directed episodes of sitcoms including The Cosby Show, All That, Kenan & Kel, Malcolm & Eddie, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.[32][33] Warner also directed the teen-oriented public health video Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You (1992), which featured Arsenio Hall and Earvin "Magic" Johnson discussing the realities of HIV and AIDS and the best ways to prevent its spread.[34]

Music and poetry

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In 2003, Warner released his debut jazz-funk EP, The Miles Long Mixtape.[35] In 2007, Warner followed up with his second CD entitled Love & Other Social Issues.[36] In 2015, he received a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for his contribution to a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Jesus Children of America". Warner performed a poem on the track, dedicated to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, along with musicians Robert Glasper Experiment and Lalah Hathaway.[37]

Warner played bass guitar, performing in a band where he recited his poetry over the music.[38]

Warner performed at the National Black Theatre Festival from 2003 onwards, in addition to hosting its Poetry Jam.[39][40] Warner's 2022 spoken word poetry album Hiding in Plain View was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album in the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, the first year the category was included in the awards.[37]

Podcasting

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In June 2024, Warner and cohosts Weusi Baraka and Candace Kelley created the Not All Hood (NAH) podcast to discuss the lives and experiences of Black Americans.[41]

Personal life

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Warner was involved in several high-profile relationships. He dated actress Michelle Thomas, who portrayed his on-screen girlfriend Justine Phillips on The Cosby Show, until her death in 1998.[42] He was later in a relationship with actress Karen Malina White for seven and a half years[43] and with actress Regina King from 2011 to 2013.[44] He married in 2017, and he and his wife had a daughter in 2016 or 2017; he kept their identities private.[45]

Death

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On July 20, 2025, Warner died at the age of 54 while with a group learning to surf at Playa Cocles in Limón Province, Costa Rica. According to Mike Geist, vice president of Caribbean Guard, a volunteer lifeguard organization that patrols beaches in the area, “After the surf lesson, I think [Warner and several others in the group] stayed on the beach for a while and then decided to get back in the water.” Subsequently, strong ocean currents common to the area resulted in three in the group being in distress, "including a woman and a young girl." With assistance from beachgoers, the three were eventually able to reach the shore. After finding out that there was a fourth person missing -- Warner -- an unnamed boogie boarder and doctor moved into the water in hopes of finding him. After about a five-minute search, the unnamed doctor located Warner unconscious and submerged in water.[46] According to the Costa Rican Red Cross [es], emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 2:10 p.m. following reports of a water-related incident involving two adult men.[47] Warner received CPR for approximately 45 minutes before being pronounced dead at the scene.[48] A second man was transported to a nearby clinic in critical condition. The Red Cross stated that both victims had been removed from the water prior to paramedics' arrival, and the case was referred to local police.[49]

On July 21, 2025, the Judicial Investigation Agency confirmed Warner had been caught in a strong current. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the official cause of death—accidental asphyxia by submersion (drowning)—was confirmed following the completion of his autopsy on July 22.[50][51][52][53]

Notable figures that paid tribute to Warner included Bill Cosby,[54] Morris Chestnut,[55] Karen Malina White, Eddie Griffin, Raven-Symoné, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Gary LeRoi Gray.[56]

Legacy

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On August 8, Pamela Warner shared a tribute on a newly established Instagram account celebrating her late son’s life.[57] She expressed comfort in knowing that in his final moments, “he was at peace and did not suffer”. She described him as a devoted husband, father, and son, as well as her confidant and partner. Pamela highlighted his dedication to his craft—having found full confidence in acting at age eight and later pursuing music as well as poetry, culminating in Grammy recognition.

Pamela has a commitment to preserving and building on Warner’s legacy, focusing on advancing arts education, mentorship for young performers, and charitable initiatives that reflect his values.[58]

Pamela also announced plans for a public memorial to be held later this year (2025) or in early 2026. She encouraged those who are grieving to cherish the aspects of his life that resonated most deeply, saying that keeping those memories alive would sustain his spirit.[59]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1986 Show Off! How to Be Cool at Parties Himself Video [60]
1987 The Father Clements Story Joey TV movie
1989 Mother's Day Cullen Sturgis TV movie
1990 The Earth Day Special Theo Huxtable TV movie
1991 The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider Spinner (voice) TV movie [61]
1994 Drop Zone Deputy U.S. Marshal Terry Nessip [62]
1995 Tyson Rory Holloway TV movie
The Tuskegee Airmen Leroy Cappy TV movie
1998 Restaurant Steven
1999 A Fare to Remember Winter Valen [63]
2001 Legend of the Candy Cane Rusty (voice) TV movie
2004 Reflections: A Story of Redemption Samuel Short
2007 The List Randy
There's Hope Lead Short
2008 Fool's Gold Cordell
2009 Contradictions of a Heart Miles Long Band Video
2011 King of the Underground Malcolm
2014 Muted Curtis Gladwell Short
2015 Megachurch Murder Rev. Hamilton Spears
2016 Wannabe Luther Short
2017 You Can't Hear Me The Voice Short
Shot EMT Jones

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1982 Matt Houston Johnny Randolph Episode: "Stop the Presses"
1983 Fame Lucas Boyd Episode: "Ending on a High Note"
1984 Call to Glory - Episode: "A Nation Divided"
1984–92 The Cosby Show Theodore "Theo" Huxtable Main cast
1985 Body Language Himself Recurring role
1986 ABC Afterschool Special Charlie Curtis Episode: "A Desperate Exit"
Saturday Night Live Himself/Host Episode: "Malcolm-Jamal Warner/Run-DMC"
1985–88 Sesame Street Himself Guest (season 17 & 19)
TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes Himself Guest (seasons 3–4)
1987 The New Hollywood Squares Himself/Panelist Episode: "April 27, 1987"
Matlock Himself Episode: "The Network"
1988–89 A Different World Theo Huxtable Guest (seasons 1–2)
1989 Tour of Duty SPC Sweet Episode: "The Volunteer"
1990 Saturday Morning Videos Himself Host
1990–91 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Himself/Eric Guest (seasons 1–2)
1992–93 Here and Now Alexander "A.J." James Main cast
1993–94 CBS Storybreak Host
1994–97 The Magic School Bus The Producer (voice) Recurring role
1995 Touched by an Angel Zack Episode: "There But for the Grace of God"
1996–2000 Malcolm & Eddie Malcolm McGee Main cast
1997 Adventures from the Book of Virtues Henry (voice) Episode: "Faith"
Moloney Frank Preston Episode: "The Ripple Effect"
1999 Sliders R.J. Episode: "My Brother's Keeper"
2002 Static Shock Lester Biggs (voice) Episode: "Duped"
Lyric Cafe Himself Host
2002–04 Jeremiah Kurdy Malloy Main cast
2004 Stripperella Robber (voice) Episode: "The Bridesmaid"
2004–05 Listen Up Bernie Widmer Main cast
2006 Dexter Rita's Lawyer Episode: "Seeing Red"
2008 The Cleaner Jason Anders Episode: "Lie with Me"
2009 HawthoRNe Fred Episode: "Healing Time"
Sherri Kevin Main cast
2010 Special Agent Oso Braden's Dad (voice) Episode: "The Living Holiday Lights"
2011–12 Community Andre Bennett Recurring role (season 1); guest (season 2)
2011–15 Reed Between the Lines Dr. Alex Reed Main cast
2012 Hard: Life of a Bondservant Jerry Hampton Episode: "Know God"
2013 Friends in Therapy Tae'Quon Jones Episode: "Extra Bacon"
2013–14 Key & Peele Arthur Washington/Dad #3 Guest (seasons 3–4)
2013–16 Major Crimes Lt. Chuck Cooper Recurring role (seasons 2–5)
2014 The Michael J. Fox Show Russel Episode: "Party"
Sons of Anarchy Sticky Recurring role (season 7)
2014–15 American Horror Story: Freak Show Angus T. Jefferson Recurring role
2016 The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story Al "A.C." Cowlings Recurring role
House of Lies Yurgen Celebi Episode: "Holacracy"
2016–17 Suits Julius Rowe Recurring role (season 6)
2017 Lethal Weapon David Reed Episode: "Lawmen"
Detroiters Sebastian Episode: "Hog Riders"
White Famous Nelson Youngblood Episode: "Scandal"
Ten Days in the Valley Matt Walker Main cast
2017–18 Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Darrell Recurring role (seasons 3–4); guest (season 5)
2017–19 Sneaky Pete James Bagwell Recurring role (seasons 1–2); guest (season 3)
2018–23 The Resident Dr. AJ Austin Recurring role (season 1); main cast (seasons 2–6)
2020 Puppy Dog Pals Floyd (voice) Episode: "Pups in the Apple/Won't you be my Puppy"
2021 The Chicken Squad Lieutenant Scruffy (voice) Recurring role
2023 Accused Kendall Gomillion Episode: "Kendall's Story"
The Wonder Years Melvin Williams Episode: "Happy Birthday, Clisby"
The Irrational Dustin Atwood Episode: "Point and Shoot"
Carol & the End of the World Guest Performer (voice) Episode: "The Beetle Broach"
2024 Grown-ish Darnell Episode: "Hard Times"
9-1-1 Amir Casey Recurring role (season 7)
2025 Alert: Missing Persons Unit Chief Inspector Bill Houston Recurring role (season 3)

Discography

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  • The Miles Long Mixtape (2003)
  • Love & Other Social Issues (2007)
  • Selfless (2015)
  • Hiding In Plain View (2022)

Awards and nominations

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Emmy Awards

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Year Category Work Result Ref.
1986 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series The Cosby Show Nominated [64]

Grammy Awards

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Year Category Work Result Ref.
2015 Best Traditional R&B Performance "Jesus Children" (with Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Lalah Hathaway) Won [65]
2023 Best Spoken Word Poetry Album Hiding In Plain View Nominated

NAACP Image Awards

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Year Category Work Result Ref.
1989 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series Mother's Day Nominated
1996 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Touched by an Angel Nominated
2001 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Malcolm & Eddie Nominated
2010 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Sherri Nominated [66]
2012 Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Reed Between the Lines Won [67]

Miscellaneous awards

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
1984 Young Artist Award Best Young Supporting Actor in a Television Comedy Series The Cosby Show Won
1987 Best Young Male Superstar in Television Nominated
1989 Best Young Actor/Actress Ensemble in a Television Comedy, Drama Series or Special Won
1990 Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series Won
2005 BET Comedy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Listen Up Nominated
2006 TV Land Awards Favorite Singing Siblings The Cosby Show Nominated
2011 Impact Award Honored
2012 NAMIC Vision Awards Best Performance - Comedy Reed Between the Lines Nominated
2013 MD Theatre Guide Readers' Choice Awards Best Performance by Lead Actor in a Play Doctor John Prentice in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner at Arena Stage First place
2015 Voice Arts Awards Outstanding Spoken Word or Storytelling - Best Performance Training Daze Won

Book

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  • Theo and Me: Growing up Okay (1988) – ISBN 0-525-24694-0 (with Daniel Paisner)

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