Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his strong-willed roles and his role as Theodore “Theo” Huxtable on the TV sitcom “The Cosby Show,” has died at the age of 54. Warner drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday and died of asphyxiation, the official Costa Rican National Police said. Bystanders tried to save him, brought him to shore, and treated him, but he was pronounced dead by the Costa Rican Red Cross, police said. The Costa Rican National Police had formally identified Warner, which included information about him.
What was his overall film career like?
Warner played Theo Huxtable for all eight seasons of “The Cosby Show,” for which he received an Emmy nomination. Warner also starred alongside Eddie Griffin in the 1996-2000 sitcom “Malcolm & Eddie” and as Dr. Alex Reed in the BET sitcom “Reed Between the Lines,” and has appeared as a guest star on several TV shows. Warner was interested in acting from a young age, graduating from The Professional Children’s School in New York City. He made his television debut in an episode of the TV series “Matt Houston” and appeared in the television series “Fame” the following year. He starred in “The Cosby Show” with Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Bonet and others in 1984, and also appeared in Warner Bros.’ “Live with Kelly and Mark.” He also starred in the comedy series in 2011, and has appeared in several films, including “The List,” “Fool’s Gold” and “Shot.” He won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for his cover of “Jesus Children of America,” thus continuing his cinematic journey.
