Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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| Malcolm-Jamal Warner | |
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 Malcolm-Jamal Warner at National Black Theater Festival |
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| Born | August 18, 1970 Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Malina White (?-Present) |
Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18, 1970) is an American television actor, director, and musician, known primarily for his roles in sitcoms, movies and television.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Warner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and was raised by his divorced mother, Pamela Warner, who served as his manager.[1] He was named after Malcom 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.
[edit] 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.
Warner was on the CBS sitcom Listen Up with Jason Alexander and the host of the literacy-promoting children's show CBS Storybreak. He guest-starred on an episode of Fresh Prince of Bel Air playing the role of Hilary's boyfriend, and has directed several music videos including British R&B group Five Star's "I Love You For Sentimental Reasons" (1994) as well as many sitcom episodes including The Cosby Show, Kenan & Kel, and Malcolm & Eddie.
While he is quick to point out that his name is Malcolm, not Theo, he says he has no problem with being recognized as Theo Huxtable, and contends that he has nothing but positive memories of The Cosby Show. In 2003, Warner showed his musical chops & released his debut EP, "the Miles Long mixtape.." In 2007, Warner followed up with his second CD entitled, "Love & Other Social Issues".
[edit] Personal life
Warner dated actress Michelle Thomas, who guest starred for several episodes as Justine Phillips, Theo's girlfriend in "The Cosby Show". At the time of her death, Michelle and Malcolm were dating. Malcolm was at Michelle's bedside during her death from stomach cancer on December 22, 1998.
Malcolm is close to Karen Malina White. White is the actress who played Charmaine Brown on The Cosby Show and A Different World.
[edit] Filmography
| Film | |||
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| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 1994 | Drop Zone | Terry Nessip | |
| 1998 | A Fare To Remember | Winter Valen | |
| Restaurant | Steven | ||
| 2004 | Reflections: A Story of Redemption | Samuel | |
| 2006 | The List | Randy | |
| Contradictions of the Heart | Miles Long Band | ||
| 2008 | Fool's Gold | Cordell | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1982 | Matt Houston | Johnny Randolph | Episode: Stop the Presses |
| 1983 | Fame | Lucas Boyd | Episode: Ending on a High Note |
| 1984 | Call to Glory | Episode: A Nation Divided | |
| 1984–1992 | The Cosby Show | Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable | |
| 1985 | CBS Storybreak | Host | |
| 1986 | ABC Afterschool specials | Charlie Curtis | Episode: A Desperate Exit |
| Saturday Night Live | Host | Episode: Malcolm-Jamal Warner/Run-DMC | |
| 1987 | The Father Clements Story | Joey | NBC TV-Movie |
| 1988–1989 | A Different World | Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable | Episode: My Dinner With Theo Episode: Risky Business |
| 1989 | Mother's Day | Cullen Sturgis | TV-Movie |
| Tour of Duty | SPC Sweet | Episode: The Volunteer | |
| 1990 | Saturday Morning Videos | Host | |
| 1991 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Eric | Episode: Cased Up |
| 1992 | Here and Now | Alexander 'A.J.' James | |
| 1994–1997 | The Magic School Bus | Voice Role The Producer |
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| 1995 | Touched By An Angel | Zack | Episode: There But For the Grace of God |
| Tyson | Rory Holloway | HBO TV-Movie | |
| The Tuskegee Airmen | Leroy Cappy | HBO TV-Movie | |
| 1996–2000 | Malcolm & Eddie | Malcolm McGee | |
| 1997 | Moloney | Episode: The Ripple Effect | |
| 1999 | Sliders | R.J. | Episode: My Brother's Keeper |
| 2001 | Legend of the Candy Cane | Rusty | Voice Role TV-Movie |
| 2002 | Static Shock | Lester Biggs | Episode: Duped |
| Lyric Cafe | Host | ||
| 2002–2004 | Jeremiah | Kurdy Malloy | |
| 2004–2005 | Listen Up! | Bernie Widmer | |
| 2006 | Dexter | Rita's Lawyer | Episode: Seeing Red |
[edit] Discography
Love & Other Social Issues Record Label: Miles Long Records Originally released: 2007
[edit] Awards & Nominations
BET Comedy Awards
- 2005: Nominated, "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series" — Listen Up
- 1986: Nominated, "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series" — The Cosby Show
- 1996: Nominated, "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" — Touched by an Angel
- 2001: Nominated, "Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series" — Malcolm & Eddie
- 2006: Nominated, "Favorite Singing Siblings" — The Cosby Show (shared w/co-stars)
- 1985: Won, Best Young Supporting Actor in a Television Comedy Series - The Cosby Show
- 1988: Nominated, Best Young Male Superstar in Television - The Cosby Show
- 1989: Won, Best Young Actor/Actress Ensemble in a Television Comedy, Drama Series or Special - The Cosby Show (shared w/co-stars)
- 1990: Won, "Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series" — The Cosby Show
[edit] Books
- Theo and Me: Growing up Okay (1988) - ISBN 0-5252-4694-0 (with Daniel Paisner)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner at the Internet Movie Database
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner Official Website
