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
Credits
The Paper (1994)
as Lou
Fatale (2020)
as Bill Cranepool
Nonnas (2025)
as Phil
A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025)
as Daryl
Hide and Seek (2021)
as Lyle
Somewhere in Queens (2023)
as Scotty
Ezra (2024)
as Robert Segal
I'll Be Right There (2024)
as Dr. Sherman
Romeo and Juliet (2014)
as Prince Escalus
Wilde Salomé (2013)
as Self / Tigellinus
Susie Searches (2023)
as President Andrews
Youth in Oregon (2017)
as Dr. Roma
The Cosby Show: A Look Back (2002)
as Self / Elvin Tibideaux (archive footage)
Subversion (—)
as Javier Alvarez
Play the Game (2009)
as Rob Marcus
Stood Up! (1990)
as Mr. Singer
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP (2025)
as Walter White (voice)
Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza (2024)
as Mr. Santa
Impossible Monsters (2019)
as Det. Jacobs
Victor in Paradise (2020)
as Simon
Divine Direction (2026)
as Charles Moorer Sr.
Dreams (2013)
as Mr. Welch
Taxon (2024)
as Ray