Malcolm Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on August 18, 1970. He demonstrated an early interest in performance, enrolling in acting schools by age nine and later graduating from The Professional Children’s School in New York City. Warner first gained national recognition for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the classic television series “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1986. Following this breakthrough, he expanded his career into directing, helming episodes for various television series and music videos.

Beyond his acting and directing work, Warner cultivated a significant presence in music and poetry. He released his debut jazz-funk EP, “The Miles Long Mixtape,” in 2003, followed by “Love & Other Social Issues” in 2007. His musical talents were recognized with a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2015 for his contribution to “Jesus Children,” where he performed a poem dedicated to victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. In 2022, his spoken word poetry album “Hiding in Plain View” received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album, marking its inclusion as a new category. Warner also co-hosted the “Not All Hood (NAH)” podcast, launched in 2024, to discuss the experiences of Black Americans. His career reflected a consistent pursuit of diverse creative endeavors, breaking stereotypes and championing Black artistry across multiple fields. Warned sadly passed on July 20, 2025.