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Malcolm-Jamal Warner was an actor, musician and poet, born on August 18, 1970 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Listed accolades include Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance (2015), NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series (2012), Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor (1985, 1989, 1990) and 1 more. The listed height was 180 cm. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was associated with The Cosby Show, Malcolm & Eddie and Reed Between the Lines.
My Take
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's passing in 2025 hit harder than I expected. For my generation, Theo Huxtable was the kid we grew up alongside, and what impresses me is that Warner never let that early fame become a cage. He kept working as an actor, a musician who won a Grammy, and a poet, building a quietly substantial life when so many child stars simply vanish. There was an unshowy dignity to his career that I deeply respect. He came from Jersey City and carried a grounded warmth into everything he touched. I think he will be remembered less for one role and more for how gracefully he kept going.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner
- Name (Japanese)
- マルコム＝ジャマル・ワーナー
- Reading
- まるこむ＝じゃまる・わーなー
- Born
- August 18, 1970
- Origin
- Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- actor / musician / poet / television director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance
- 2012 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
- 1985 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor
- 1989 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor
- 1990 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor
- 2011 TV Land Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Cosby Show |
| Notable work | Malcolm & Eddie |
| Notable work | Reed Between the Lines |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://malcolm-jamalwarner.com
- Xhttps://x.com/malcolmjamalwar
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm-Jamal%20Warner
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1349215
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Malcolm-Jamal Warner born?
Born August 18, 1970.
Where was Malcolm-Jamal Warner from?
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was from Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
What did Malcolm-Jamal Warner do?
Malcolm-Jamal Warner worked as actor, musician, poet, television director.
How tall was Malcolm-Jamal Warner?
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was 180 cm.
What was Malcolm-Jamal Warner known for?
Notable works include The Cosby Show, Malcolm & Eddie, Reed Between the Lines.
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