Malcolm Jamal Warner

MalcolmJamal Warner is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles as Theo Huxtable on the longrunning NBC sitcom The Cosby Show and as Malcolm McGee on the UPN sitcom Malcolm amp Eddie. He also starred as Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines.

Warner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was raised by his divorced mother, Pamela, who served as his manager. He was named after Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. At the age of nine, he demonstrated an interest in show business which led to enrollment in acting schools. His active career as a child later led him to graduate high school from The Professional Childrens School in New York City, New York.

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