Malcolm-Jamal Warner
AALBC Mourns the Passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, July 20, 2025
Biography
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)
- 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.
