Malcolm-Jamal Warner was born on August 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. He is an accomplished actor, musician, and director, active in the entertainment industry since 1982. He is best known for his portrayal of Theo Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, as well as starring in the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie and the BET series Reed Between the Lines. Raised by his mother, Pamela Warner, who also served as his manager, Warner developed a keen interest in the performing arts from a young age.
Warner's passion for show business surfaced early. At the age of nine, he was enrolled in acting school, where he began honing his craft. He later graduated from The Professional Children’s School in New York City, which caters to young performers balancing education with their careers.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner launched his acting career in the early 1980s and quickly rose to national prominence through his role on The Cosby Show (1984–1992). He later co-starred in the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000), further cementing his place in American television. In 2011, he joined the cast of Reed Between the Lines, portraying Dr. Alex Reed, a role that showcased both his dramatic and comedic abilities.
Warner has made guest appearances in numerous notable television series, including Fame (1983), A Different World (1989), The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1991), Touched by an Angel (1995), Dexter (2006), and Sons of Anarchy (2014). He also featured in educational programs such as The Magic School Bus (1997) and voiced roles in animated series like Static Shock (2002). More recently, he has appeared in Major Crimes (2014–2018), Key & Peele (2013), and American Horror Story: Freak Show (2014).
In addition to his extensive television work, Warner has acted in a range of films. Some of his notable film credits include Drop Zone (1994), Tyson (1995), A Fare to Remember (1998), 15 Minutes (2001), Fool’s Gold (2008), King of the Underground (2011), and Muted (2014). His early film work also includes roles in The Father Clements Story (1987) and Mother’s Day (1989).
| Birth Date: | 18 Aug, 1970 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Film actor Film producer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Jersey City |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor, director and musician |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
