Geoffrey Owens
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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
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Nonnas (2025)
as Phil
A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025)
as Daryl
The Paper (1994)
as Lou
Fatale (2020)
as Bill Cranepool
Ezra (2024)
as Robert Segal
Romeo and Juliet (2014)
as Prince Escalus
Hide and Seek (2021)
as Lyle
Somewhere in Queens (2023)
as Scotty
Subversion (—)
as Javier Alvarez
I'll Be Right There (2024)
as Dr. Sherman
Play the Game (2009)
as Rob Marcus
The Cosby Show: A Look Back (2002)
as Self / Elvin Tibideaux (archive footage)
Wilde Salomé (2013)
as Self / Tigellinus
Stood Up! (1990)
as Mr. Singer
Impossible Monsters (2019)
as Det. Jacobs
Susie Searches (2023)
as President Andrews
Victor in Paradise (2020)
as Simon
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP (2025)
as Walter White (voice)
Divine Direction (—)
as Charles Moorer Sr.
Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza (2024)
as Mr. Santa
Taxon (2024)
as Ray
Dreams (2013)
as Mr. Welch