Malcolm-Jamal Warner Biography and Wiki
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18th, 1970) is an American actor-director, producer, musician, and author. He is famously known for his characters as Theo Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show and as Malcolm McGee on the UPN sit-com Malcolm and Eddie. He also starred as Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines. He currently stars as Dr. AJ Austin on the FOX medical drama The Resident.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Age and Birthday
Jamal was born on August 18th, 1970 in Jersey City, New Jersey, in the United States. He is currently at the age of 50 as of 2020, and he always celebrates his birthday on August 18th, every year.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Height and Weight
Jamal is an American actor-director, producer, musician, and author who stands at a height of 1.8 m and a weight of 90 kg. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get his other body measurements.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Education
There is no much information regarding Jamal’s educational background but it is certain that he graduated from The Professional Children’s School in New York City, New York. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get it from a credible source.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Family, Parents, Siblings
Jamal was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was raised by his divorced mother, Pamela Warner, who worked as his manager. He was named Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. At the age of nine, he demonstrated an interest in show business which led to enrollment in acting schools. His career as a child performer later led him to graduate high school from The Professional Children’s School in New York City, New York.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Wife, Daughter, Girlfriend
Jamal had a relationship with actress Michelle Thomas, who represented his girlfriend Justine Phillips on The Cosby Show, until 1994 and was at her bedside when she died in 1998. He was in a relationship with actress Karen Malina White for seven and a half years. Jamal also dated actress Regina King from 2011 until March 2013. He is married with a daughter and has not disclosed either’s name to the public citing privacy concerns.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Facts and Measurements
- Full Name: Malcolm-Jamal Warner
- Age: 50 years (2020)
- Date of Birth: August 18th, 1970
- Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey, in the United States
- Education: The Professional Children’s School
- Birthday: August 18th,
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Mr. Warner
- Mother’s Name: Pamela Warner
- Spouse: Regina King
- Children: one daughter
- Height: 1.8 m
- Weight: 90 kg
- Profession: actor-director, producer, musician, and author
- Known For: He is famously known for his characters as Theo Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show and as Malcolm McGee on the UPN sit-com Malcolm and Eddie
- Net worth: $12 million
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Net Worth
Jamal is an American actor-director, producer, musician, and author who has a Net Worth of $12 million as of 2020. He has acquired his money and wealth via his acting career.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner The Cosby Show and Bill Cosby
With features and characters on many TV 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, Ther Cosby Show from 1984 – 1992. Jamal auditioned for the role on the very last day of the nationwide search and was chosen by Cosby Himself.
During his term on The Cosby Show, Jamal turned his hand to directing, making music videos including New Edition’s ”N.E. Heart Break”, rapper Special Ed’s ”I’m the magnificent”, British R&B group Five Star’s ”I Love You For Sentimental Reasons”. He has directed many sitcom episodes including The Cosby Show, All That, Kenan & Kel, and Malcolm and Eddie. In addition, Jamal directed the acclaimed, teen-oriented public health video Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You, which featured Arsenio Hall and Earvin ”Magic” Johnson discussing the realities of HIV and AIDS and the best ways to prevent its spread.
He went on to star in Jeremiah, was the voice of The Producer character on The Magic School Bus, and co-starred with comedian Eddie Griffin for four years on the UPN sit-com Malcolm and Eddie. Jamal continued his career on the CBS sitcom Listen Up! with Jason Alexander and was the host of the literacy promising children’s show CBS Storybreak. He guest-starred on an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air playing the role of Hilary’s boyfriend. In 1995, Jamal featured as a homeless man touched by an Angel.
Jamal unleashed his debut EP, The Miles Long Mixtape in 2003. He also followed up with his second CD entitled Love and Other Social Issues in 2007. Jamal guest-starred in an episode in the new TNT series HawthoRNe in 2009. In 2011 he guest-starred in an episode of the NBC series Community as the ex-husband of Shirley Bennett. His character subtly referenced his Cosby Show past by wearing a ”Cosby Sweater” that he stated was from his dad.
He is a bass guitar player and a performance poet and has performed at the National Black Theatre Festival since 2003, in addition to hosting its Poetry Jam. Jamal co-starred in BET’s scripted comedic TV series Reed Between the Lines. He played the role of Alex Reed, an English professor married to Carla Reed, a psychologist played by former Girlfriend star Tracee Ellis Ross. The couple had three children: Kci and Kenan Reynolds, Carlas’s children from a previous relationship, and Alexis Reed, their child together.
The show highlighted the couple’s ups and downs together as a blended family. In 2012 Jamal was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a comedy series at the spring of 2015, it was announced that Jamal would be playing the part of Al Cowlings in the crime series American Crime Story, based on the events of the O.J. Simpsons trial.
Jamal represents recurring characters on multiple current TV series. He played prison counselor Julius Rowe on the sixth season of USA networks Suits. On the TNT series Major Crimes, he represents Lt. Chuck Cooper, a member of the LAPD’s Special Investigation’s Section and the love interest of the Major Crime Division’s Detective Army Sykes. He also plays the role of parole officer James James Bagwell on Amazon Prime’s show Sneaky Pete.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner The Resident
The Cosby Show star now stars as a series regular on The Resident, FOX’s medical drama toplined by Matt Czuxhry and Emily Van Camp. Dr. Austin first featured in season 1 as a recurring player, joining Chastain memorial Hospital as a talented but volatile cardio-thoracic surgeon. Now he’s getting adjusted to the show’s daily rhythms, forming new bonds and setting into the hospital’s stresses. Of course, for Jamal, playing such a prickly personality isn’t exactly old hat for him. But he is relishing the change of pace.
”I get to pay the guy I don’t allow myself to be in real life,” he said on the latest episode of PeopleTV’s Couch Surfing. But he then added that, deep inside himself, that man is ”very much there.” As to what fans might be able to export of Dr. Austin in season 2. Jamal either doesn’t know too much or isn’t willing to give too much away. ”I don’t know how far they are pursuing the relationship,” he teases of Austin’s ongoing flirtation with the surgical resident played by Shaunette Renee Wilson. ”They have not given me all of that yet.” But trust that Jamal is getting some good material in the episodes ahead: ”We find out what makes him tick. There is going to be some fun stuff coming.”
Malcolm-Jamal Warner TV Shows
- The Cosby Show 1984 – 1992
- The Resident 2018 – present
- Malcolm & Eddie 1996 – 2000
- Reed Between the Lines 2011 2015
- American Crime Story 2016 – present
- Major Crimes 2012 – 2018
- Community 2009 – 2015
- Ten Days Valley 2017 – 2018
- The Magic School Bus 1994 – 1997
- Jeremiah 2002 – 2004
- Sneaky Pete 2015 – 2019
- Listen Up 2004 – 2005
- Here and Now 1992 – 1993
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Movies
- Fool’s Gold 2008
- Megachurch Murder
- Drop Zone 1994
- The Tuskegee Airmen 1995
- A Fare to Remember
- Tyson 1995
- Muted – 2014
- Shot 2017
- Restaurant 1998
- Father Clements Story 1987
- King of the Underground 2011
Frequently Asked Questions About Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Who is Jamal Warner?
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18th, 1970) is an American actor-director, producer, musician, and author. He is famously known for his characters as Theo Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show and as Malcolm McGee on the UPN sit-com Malcolm and Eddie.
How old is Jamal Warner?
Jamal was born on August 18th, 1970 in Jersey City, New Jersey, in the United States. He is currently at the age of 50 as of 2020, and he always celebrates his birthday on August 18th, every year.
How tall is Jamal Warner?
Jamal is an American actor-director, producer, musician, and author who stands at a height of 1.8 m and a weight of 90 kg. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once we get his other body measurements.
Is Jamal Warner married?
Jamal had a relationship with actress Michelle Thomas, who represented his girlfriend Justine Phillips on The Cosby Show, until 1994 and was at her bedside when she died in 1998. He was in a relationship with actress Karen Malina White for seven and a half years. Jamal also dated actress Regina King from 2011 until March 2013. He is married with a daughter and has not disclosed either’s name to the public citing privacy concerns.
How much is Jamal Warner’s worth?
Jamal is an American actor-director, producer, musician, and author who has a Net Worth of $12 million as of 2020. He has acquired his money and wealth via his acting career.
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