How Malcolm-Jamal Warner built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner is an American actor, musician, and poet best known for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the iconic NBC sitcom, The Cosby Show (1984–1992), a performance that garnered him an Emmy nomination. His career extends beyond this defining role, encompassing leading parts such as Malcolm McGee in the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000), Dr. Alex Reed in Reed Between the Lines, and Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama The Resident, showcasing his versatility across different genres of television.
In 1984, Malcolm-Jamal Warner began his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show.
In 1986, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on The Cosby Show.
In 1989, Malcolm-Jamal Warner directed music videos including New Edition's "N.E. Heart Break" and Special Ed's "I'm the Magnificent".
In 1992, Malcolm-Jamal Warner directed the teen-oriented public health video Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You, which featured Arsenio Hall and Magic Johnson.
In 1992, Malcolm-Jamal Warner's role as Theodore Huxtable in the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show came to an end.
In 1992, The Cosby Show ended after a successful run where Malcolm-Jamal Warner played the role of Theo Huxtable.
In 1993, Malcolm-Jamal Warner began hosting the literacy-promoting children's show CBS Storybreak.
In 1994, Malcolm-Jamal Warner continued hosting the literacy-promoting children's show CBS Storybreak and appeared in the film Drop Zone.
In 1994, Malcolm-Jamal Warner directed the music video for British R&B group Five Star's "I Love You For Sentimental Reasons".
In 1995, Malcolm-Jamal Warner appeared on Touched by an Angel and portrayed Leroy Cappy in the HBO film The Tuskegee Airmen.
In 1996, Malcolm-Jamal Warner began co-starring with Eddie Griffin on the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie.
In 2000, Malcolm-Jamal Warner's role as Malcolm McGee on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie came to an end.
In 2002, Malcolm-Jamal Warner began co-starring as Kurdy Malloy in Jeremiah.
From 2003 onwards, Malcolm-Jamal Warner performed at the National Black Theatre Festival and hosted its Poetry Jam.
In 2003, Malcolm-Jamal Warner released his debut jazz-funk EP, The Miles Long Mixtape.
In 2004, Malcolm-Jamal Warner appeared in the CBS sitcom Listen Up with Jason Alexander.
In 2007, Malcolm-Jamal Warner released his second CD entitled Love & Other Social Issues.
In 2008, Malcolm-Jamal Warner portrayed Cordell in the film Fool's Gold, starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.
In 2009, Malcolm-Jamal Warner guest starred in an episode of the TNT series HawthoRNe.
In 2011, Malcolm-Jamal Warner began starring as Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines.
In 2012, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a comedy series at the NAACP Image Awards for his role in Reed Between the Lines.
In 2014, Malcolm-Jamal Warner played Lt. Chuck Cooper on TNT's Major Crimes.
In 2015, Malcolm-Jamal Warner continued his role as Lt. Chuck Cooper in TNT's Major Crimes.
In 2015, Malcolm-Jamal Warner received a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for his contribution to a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Jesus Children of America" along with Robert Glasper Experiment and Lalah Hathaway. He dedicated a poem on the track to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
In 2015, Malcolm-Jamal Warner reprised his role as Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines.
In 2016, Malcolm-Jamal Warner portrayed Al Cowlings in American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson and Julius Rowe on Suits.
In 2017, Malcolm-Jamal Warner continued his role as prison counselor Julius Rowe on the sixth season of USA's Suits, and played parole officer James Bagwell on Sneaky Pete.
In 2018, Malcolm-Jamal Warner appeared as Dr. AJ "The Raptor" Austin on FOX's The Resident.
In 2022, Malcolm-Jamal Warner's spoken word poetry album Hiding in Plain View was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.
In June 2024, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Weusi Baraka, and Candace Kelley created the Not All Hood (NAH) podcast to discuss the lives and experiences of Black Americans.
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