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Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner is best known for American Horror Story, Suits, Dexter and Sons of Anarchy. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was born on August 18, 1970. Malcolm-Jamal Warner died on July 20, 2025 at the age of 54.
- Born
- August 18, 1970
- Place of birth
- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- July 20, 2025 (54 years old)
Biography
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18, 1970) 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.
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Seen & Heard: The History of Black TelevisionSelf
- 2024Murder in a Small TownRichard Bannister
- 2023Carol & the End of the World(voice)
- 2023The IrrationalDustin Atwood
- 2023Alert: Missing Persons UnitChief Inspector Bill Houston
- 2022SherriSelf - Guest
- 2021The Wonder YearsMelvin
- 2018The ResidentAJ Austin
- 2018grown-ishDarnell
- 20189-1-1Amir Casey
- 2017Ten Days in the ValleyMatt Walker
- 2017White FamousNelson Youngblood
- 2017DetroitersSebastian
- 2016Lethal WeaponDavid Reed
- 2016American Crime StoryAl Cowlings
- 2015Sneaky PeteJames Bagwell
- 2014Girlfriends' Guide to DivorceDarrell
- 2013The Michael J. Fox ShowRussell
- 2012Major CrimesLt. Chuck Cooper
- 2012Key & PeeleDad #3
- 2012House of LiesYurgen Celebi
- 2011Reed Between the LinesAlex Reed
- 2011American Horror StoryAngus T. Jefferson
- 2011SuitsJulius Rowe
- 2009Hawthorne
- 2009SherriKevin
- 2009CommunityAndre Bennett
- 2008Secret Talents of the StarsContestant
- 2008The Cleaner
- 2008The Wendy Williams Show
- 2008Sons of AnarchySticky
- 2006DexterRita's Lawyer
- 2005The Search for the Funniest Mom in America
- 2005100 Greatest Kid Stars
- 2004Listen Up!Bernie Widmer
- 2002JeremiahKurdy
- 2001Good Day LiveSelf
- 2000Static ShockLester Biggs (voice)
- 1999Where Are They Now?Self
- 1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
- 1997The ViewSelf
- 1996Malcolm & EddieMalcolm McGee
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1996Kenan & KelDirector
- 1995SlidersR.J.
- 1994Touched by an AngelZack
- 1994All ThatSelf
- 1994The Magic School BusThe Producer (voice)
- 1992Here and NowAlexander 'A.J.' James
- 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirEric Sanders
- 1990The Word
- 1987A Different WorldTheo Huxtable
- 1987Tour of DutySPC Ben Sweet
- 1986MatlockMalcolm-Jamal Warner
- 1985CBS StorybreakHost
- 1984The Cosby ShowTheo Huxtable
- 1982Matt Houston
- 1976Battle of the Network Stars
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
- 1975People's Choice AwardsSelf - Host
- 1972ABC Afterschool SpecialCharlie Curtis
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Accepting Award
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Malcolm-Jamal Warner been in?
Malcolm-Jamal Warner is best known for American Horror Story, Suits, Dexter and Sons of Anarchy.
When was Malcolm-Jamal Warner born?
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was born on August 18, 1970. (Jersey City, New Jersey, USA)
How old is Malcolm-Jamal Warner?
Malcolm-Jamal Warner died on July 20, 2025 at the age of 54.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·