Malcolm-Jamal Warner Height, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Nickname(s)	• Mal • Mal-Jam
Profession(s)	• Actor • Poet • Writer • Musician • Director
Famous Role	'Theodore Huxtable' (Theo) in the television sitcom The Cosby Show (1984-1992)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film: Drop Zone (1994) as 'U.S. Marshal Terry Nessip' TV: Matt Houston (1982) as 'Johnny Randolph' Mixtape: Miles Long Mixtape (2004)
Awards	1984: Best Young Supporting Actor in a Television Comedy Series award for 'The Cosby Show' at the 6th Youth in Film Awards 1989: Best Young Actor/Actress Ensemble in a Television Comedy, Drama Series, or Special award for 'The Cosby Show' at the 10th Youth in Film Awards 1990: Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series award for 'The Cosby Show' at the 11th Youth in Film Awards 2012: Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series award for 'Reed Between the Lines' at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards 2013: Best Performance by Lead Actor in a Play award (1st place) for 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' at the MD Theatre Guide Readers' Choice Awards 2015: Best Traditional R&B Performance award for 'Jesus Children' at the 57th Grammy Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth	18 August 1970 (Tuesday)
Birthplace	Jersey City, New Jersey, US
Date of Death	20 July 2025
Place of Death	Playa Cocles, Limón Province, Costa Rica
Age (at the time of death)	54 Years
Death Cause	Asphyxia due to Drowning
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	American
Hometown	Jersey City
School	Professional Children's School (PCS), New York
Educational Qualification	Graduate
Religion	Christianity
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Official Website
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Michelle Thomas (actor) (1988 - until her death in 1998) • Karen Malina White (actor) (2000-2007) • Regina King (actor, director) (2011 - 2013)
Family
Wife/Spouse	(Attorney)
Children	Son- None Daughter- 1
Parents	Father- Robert Warner Jr. Mother- Pamela Warner (talent manager) (deceased)
Grandparents	Maternal Grandfather- James Mcgee
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	$6 million (as of 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Malcolm-Jamal Warner

• Malcolm-Jamal Warner moved from Jersey City to Los Angeles at the age of five and grew up there.

• He was given his name in honour of civil rights leader Malcolm X and jazz legend Ahmad Jamal.

• Warner’s parents separated when he was 3 and divorced when he was 6.
  

  A childhood picture of Malcolm-Jamal Warner

• At 9, he got into acting, which led him to attend acting school and later finish high school at The Professional Children’s School in New York City.

• Warner gained significant recognition through his performance as ‘Theodore Huxtable’ (Theo) in the television sitcom ‘The Cosby Show’ (1984-1992), which aired on NBC.
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner as ‘Theodore Huxtable’ (Theo) in a still from the television series ‘The Cosby Show’

• He auditioned for the role of ‘Theodore Huxtable’ on the very last day of a nationwide search.
  

• Malcolm-Jamal appeared on NBC’s sketch comedy variety show ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1986.
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner (left) in the show ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1986)

• While starring on ‘The Cosby Show,’ Warner explored directing and worked on music videos like ‘N.E. Heart Break’ (1988) by New Edition, ‘I’m the Magnificent’ (1989) by Special Ed, and ‘(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons’ (1994) by Five Star.

• He also served as a director for episodes of several sitcoms, including ‘The Cosby Show,’ ‘All That,’ ‘Kenan & Kel,’ ‘Malcolm & Eddie,’ and ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’

• Warner began dating actor Michelle Thomas during their time on The Cosby Show. Even after their breakup, they stayed close. When she was diagnosed with cancer years later, Warner stayed by her side until she died in 1998.

• In 1991, Warner lent his voice to the character ‘Spinner’ in the animated film ‘The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider.’
  

  A poster of the film ‘The Real Story of Itsy Bitsy Spider’ (1991)

• In 1992, Warner directed ‘Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You,’ a public health video for teens. It featured actor Arsenio Hall and businessman Magic Johnson discussing HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
  

  A poster of Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You’ (1992)

• He played the role of ‘Malcolm McGee’ in the sitcom ‘Malcolm & Eddie’ (1996-2000), which aired on UPN.
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner as ‘Malcolm McGee’ in a still from the sitcom ‘Malcolm & Eddie’ (1996-2000)

• In 1998, he appeared as ‘Steven’ in a drama film titled ‘Restaurant.’
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner as ‘Steven’ in a still from the film ‘Restaurant’ (1998)

• Malcolm-Jamal began dating actor Karen Malina White in 2000. The duo stayed together for seven years before separating in 2007.
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner with Karen Malina White

• In 2003, Warner began performing at the International Black Theatre Festival and went on to host its Poetry Jam in later years.

• Warner worked in many other films, including ‘The List’ (2006), ‘Fool’s Gold’ (2008), ‘Contradictions of a Heart’ (2009), and ‘Shot’ (2017).
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner (left) as ‘Cordell’ in the film ‘Fool’s Gold’ (2008)

• Malcolm-Jamal had a great passion for music. He released albums like ‘Love & Other Social Issues’ (2007), ‘Selfless’ (2015), and ‘Hiding In Plain View’ (2022).
  

  A poster of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s album ‘Love & Other Social Issues’ (2007)

• His album ‘Hiding In Plain View’ was nominated for the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album award at the 65th Grammy Awards.

• In 2011, Warner began dating actor, director, and longtime friend Regina King. Their relationship, however, ended on Valentine’s Day in 2013.

• Warner later met a woman through a mutual friend, whom he eventually married. The couple stayed together for over a decade and had a daughter.

• His work as ‘Dr. Alex Reed’ in BET’s family sitcom ‘Reed Between the Lines’ (2011; 2015) was appreciated by viewers and critics.
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner as ‘Dr. Alex Reed’ in a still from the television series ‘Reed Between the Lines’

• Apart from acting and music, Malcolm-Jamal was interested in poetry. He once collaborated with pianist Robert Glasper and singer Lalah Hathaway to perform a poem honouring the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

• Warner played the role of ‘Lt. Chuck Cooper’ in the television series ‘Major Crimes’ (2013-2016), which aired on TNT.
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner as ‘Lt. Chuck Cooper’ in the television series ‘Major Crimes’ (2013-2016)

• Malcolm-Jamal appeared in many other television series such as Sticky in ‘Sons of Anarchy’ (2014), Julius Rowe in ‘Suits’ (2016-2017), James Bagwell in ‘Sneaky Pete’ (2017-2019), Dustin Atwood in ‘The Irrational’ (2023), and Amir Casey in ‘9-1-1’ (2024).
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner (right) as ‘Sticky’ in a still from the television series ‘Sons of Anarchy’ (2014)

• In June 2024, Warner launched the Not All Hood (NAH) podcast with cohosts Weusi Baraka and Candace Kelley. The show focused on exploring the lives and experiences of Black Americans.
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner with cohosts, Weusi Baraka and Candace Kelley

• In 2025, Warner appeared in Fox’s crime drama series ‘Alert: Missing Persons Unit,’ where he played the role of ‘Chief Inspector Bill Houston.’
  

  Malcolm-Jamal Warner as ‘Chief Inspector Bill Houston’ in a still from the series ‘Alert: Missing Persons Unit’ (2025)

• On 20 July 2025, Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned after being caught in a strong current while swimming at Playa Cocles in Costa Rica’s Limón Province during a vacation.

• According to reports, bystanders managed to pull Warner from the ocean, but despite their efforts, he could not be revived. Authorities later confirmed that he died of asphyxia caused by drowning.