Below, learn more about Malcolm-Jamal’s acting career.<\/p>\n
Who Is Malcolm-Jamal Warner?<\/h2>\n
Malcolm-Jamal was an actor best known for playing Theodore “Theo” Huxtable on The Cosby Show<\/em> from 1984 to 1992. But before getting his big break, the New Jersey-born musician and poet had landed multiple on-screen gigs during the early days of his career.<\/p>\n Despite the controversy surrounding The Cosby Show<\/em> over sexual assault claims against Bill Cosby<\/strong><\/a>, Malcolm-Jamal told People<\/em><\/a> in a past interview that he and his former co-stars were still proud of their work on the show.<\/p>\n “Regardless of how some people may feel about the show now, I’m still proud of the legacy and having been a part of such an iconic show that had such a profound impact on \u2014 first and foremost, Black culture \u2014 but also American culture,” the late 9-1-1<\/em> star told the publication in February 2023. “The show shed light on the previously ignored Black middle class, which has always existed. And people in Cliff and Claire’s generation were often the first in their families to ever go to college, many of them becoming doctors and lawyers, like Barack<\/strong><\/a> and Michelle Obama<\/strong><\/a>. There’s even an argument that the show laid the groundwork for having a Black President of the United States.”<\/p>\n In the early 1980s, Malcolm-Jamal appeared in episodes of Matt Houston, Fame<\/em> and Call to Glory<\/em>. Later, he went on to make cameos and guest appearances in hit shows, such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, A Different World<\/em> and Here and Now<\/em>.<\/p>\n After landing his big break on The Cosby Show<\/em>, Malcolm-Jamal went on to star in multiple television shows and projects, including Malcolm & Eddie, Reed Between the Lines,\u00a0Major Crimes, Suits, The Resident, 9-1-1 <\/em>and Alert: Missing Persons Unit.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n As for his movies, Malcolm-Jamal’s most popular films include Drop Zone, 15 Minutes, Fool’s Gold<\/em> and Shot<\/em>.<\/p>\n Malcolm-Jamal had a net worth of $6 million as of 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth<\/a>.<\/p>\n Costa Rican National Police told ABC News<\/a> on July 21, 2025, that Warner’s cause of death<\/a> was ruled to be asphyxia as a result of drowning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The late actor built a legacy for himself in the film and TV business before his untimely and tragic death in 2025. 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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Movies & Television Shows<\/h2>\n
What Is Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Net Worth?<\/h2>\n
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Cause of Death<\/h2>\n