Malcolm-Jamal Warner TV shows and movies: 5 Malcolm-Jamal Warner TV shows and movies to remember the late star by

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, a popular Hollywood actor, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Costa Rica. It was revealed that the death of the 54-year-old actor was due to drowning.

Warner had a remarkable career in the industry, where he showed his talent not just in front of the camera but also behind it. In addition to acting and directing, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was also known for his music and poetry, which even earned him a Grammy.

From becoming popular due to The Cosby Show, Warner has appeared in numerous popular movies and TV shows, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Jeremiah, Community, and 9-1-1, among others.

Here’s a list of 5 of the best works of Malcolm-Jamal Warner that you should definitely check out.

Disclaimer: This entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.

5 Malcolm-Jamal Warner TV shows and movies to remember the late star by

5) Fool's Gold

Scene from Fool's Gold | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

The perfect summer rom-com, which reunited Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson, narrates the story of Finn (McConaughey) and Tess (Hudson), who are divorced but end up rekindling their romance while on the search for a sunken treasure.

Most of the film is set in the ocean, as Finn is a treasure hunter and looking for sunken treasure, making it a thrilling film. Where there’s treasure, there’s always bad guys, and in this film, it is Kevin Hart’s Bigg Bunny, who wants the treasure for himself and therefore tries to sabotage Finn’s plans with his muscle men, Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Cordell and Brian Hooks’s Curtis. The film has several action sequences and a thrilling story, making it an entertaining and lighthearted watch, which you should definitely check out.

4) Restaurant

Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Restaurant | Image via Prime Video

The 1998 indie film starring Adrien Brody is regarded as one of the most underrated movies that explores the themes around racism and its effect on society in a unique and bold way. It follows Brody’s Chris, who works in a New Jersey restaurant, which also hires various artists who are waiting for that one opportunity while surviving day-to-day life.

The restaurant has a mix of employees from different races, and while they work together, they still live in a socially restrained environment due to societal stigma and integrated racism in America. Malcolm-Jamal Warner plays Steven in the film and is one of the few actors who gives us the raw portrayal of the difficulties of being a young Black man in America. Other than racism, issues like alcoholism are also explored.

3) Malcolm & Eddie

Eddie Griffin and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Malcolm & Eddie | Image via Jeff Franklin Productions

This late 1990s sitcom was one of the popular shows of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, where he portrayed the character of Malcolm, a kind and humble young man who unexpectedly starts a business venture with the overexcited and unrestrained Eddie (Eddie Griffin).

While they both have contrasting personalities, and due to one’s trouble-making nature, they tend to find themselves in a tight spot; they still help each other out of these difficult situations. With four seasons, the show depicts how the friendship between the two develops and also many other interesting plotlines about several other characters around them and is one of the must-watch series starring the late actor.

2) The Resident

Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Resident | Image via 3 Arts Entertainment

Malcolm-Jamal Warner has been a part of The Resident since season 1 and became one of the protagonists from Season 2 and plays the character of AJ Austin, a talented cardiothoracic surgeon. This is by far one of the most complicated characters that Warner has played. While he is a talented surgeon, he also has several personal issues, such as being short-tempered and volatile, but he is also a kind-hearted man.

Most of his character arc is about him trying to balance his struggles and be the best version of himself, making him one of the most important characters of the medical drama.

1) The Cosby Show

Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Cosby Show | Image via Carsey-Werner Productions

Malcolm-Jamal Warner gained prominence from his appearance in The Cosby Show, which also earned him several accolades early in his career. He played the character of Theodore Huxtable, the only son of the Huxtables. Based on Cosby’s real son and his struggles, Warner’s Theo is also dyslexic in the series, but during the initial episodes, his parents are unaware of his issues as he struggles in school.

Through the character of Theo, the show explored the troubles people with undiagnosed dyslexia face and also how, after his diagnosis, his life changes and he employs new study methods. He has one of the most inspiring character growths as he continues to work at the community center and also helps people like him.