Acting
Geoffrey Owens
EN cinema · 24 credits
Born
18 March 1961 (age 65)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Geoffrey Owens (born March 18, 1961) is an actor and director. He is best known for his role as Elvin Tibideaux on The Cosby Show (1985–1992). He also had recurring roles in shows such as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2007 - 2021), Power (2020 - 2022), The Good Fight (2021), and All Rise (2022 - 2023). He is the son of the United States Congressman Major Owens.
Known for
Filmography
Subversion
as Javier Alvarez
Divine Direction
2026
Divine Direction
as Charles Moorer Sr.
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP
as Walter White (voice)
Nonnas
as Phil, Actor
Taxon
as Ray
I'll Be Right There
as Dr. Sherman
Ezra
as Robert Segal
Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza
as Mr. Santa
Somewhere in Queens
as Scotty
Susie Searches
as President Andrews
Hide and Seek
as Lyle
Fatale
as Bill Cranepool
Victor in Paradise
as Simon
Impossible Monsters
as Det. Jacobs
Youth in Oregon
as Dr. Roma
Romeo and Juliet
as Prince Escalus
Dreams
as Mr. Welch
Wilde Salomé
as Self / Tigellinus
Play the Game
as Rob Marcus
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
as Self / Elvin Tibideaux (archive footage)
The Paper
as Lou
Stood Up!
1990
Stood Up!
as Mr. Singer