Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18, 1970) is an American television
actor,
film director, and
musician, known primarily for his roles in
sitcoms,
movies and
television. He is best known for his role as
Theo Huxtable on
The Cosby Show and as Malcolm McGee on
Malcolm and Eddie.
Early life
Warner was born in
Jersey City, New Jersey and was raised by his divorced mother, Pamela Warner, who served as his manager.
[Malcolm-Jamal Warner Biography (1970-)] He was named after
Malcolm X and Jazz pianist
Ahmad Jamal. At the age of nine Warner demonstrated an interest in show business which led to enrollment in acting schools.
Career
With appearances and roles on many televisions shows and films, he 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. Warner auditioned for the role on the very last day of the nationwide search and was chosen by Cosby himself. He also starred in
Jeremiah, was the voice of The Producer character on
The Magic School Bus and co-starred for 4 years on the
UPN sitcom
Malcolm & Eddie.
