Malcolm-Jamal Warner

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Birth Place:

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack, Music department

Often contributes to AIDS-related charities and directed the 1992 public health video, "Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You․"
Studied acting and drama at New York City's Professional Children's School
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Matt Houston" in 1982
A longtime musician, he often dabbles in jazz under the music label he created, Wonder Factory, and eventually released his first album in 2003
Gained widespread acclaim as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" from 1984 until the show's end in 1992
Was the producer and director of the TV series "Malcolm & Eddie" and "Reed Between the Lines․"
Composed the theme music for the TV series "Malcolm & Eddie․"
Is named after Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal
Released his autobiography titled "Theo and Me: Growing up Okay" in 1988
Used his sixth grade school yearbook photo as his headshot during auditions for "The Cosby Show․"

1985Young Artist Award - Best Young Supporting Actor in a Television Comedy Series:Winner
1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1988Young Artist Award - Best Young Male Superstar in Television:Nominated
1989Image Award - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-Series:Nominated
1989Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor/Actress Ensemble in a Television Comedy, Drama Series or Special:Winner
1990Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series:Winner
1995CableACE - Children's Series - 7 and Older:Nominated
1996Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2001Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2005BET Comedy Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2006TV Land Award - Favorite Singing Siblings:Nominated
2010Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2011Impact AwardWinner
2012Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2012Vision Award - Best Performance - Comedy:Nominated
2026Black Reel - Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series:Nominated
2026Image Award - Outstanding Guest Performance:Winner

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