Geoffrey Owens
Biography
Geoffrey Owens, born March 18, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, United States, is an American actor and director. He is most recognized for portraying Elvin Tibideaux on the television series The Cosby Show from 1985 to 1992. Owens has also held recurring roles on several series, including It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia between 2007 and 2021, Power from 2020 to 2022, The Good Fight in 2021, and All Rise from 2022 to 2023. According to his TMDB profile, he has accumulated 63 credited performances. Owens is male and is the son of former United States Congressman Major Owens.
Career overview
Geoffrey Owens was born on March 18, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York. He is an American actor and director whose career includes more than sixty credited performances across film and television. Owens first achieved widespread recognition for portraying Elvin Tibideaux on the sitcom The Cosby Show, a role he inhabited from 1985 through the series’ conclusion in 1992. His work on that series established him as a familiar face in American television during the late twentieth century.
In later years Owens returned to recurring television work, appearing in the long‑running comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia from 2007 to 2021. He also held recurring parts on the drama Power between 2020 and 2022, on the legal series The Good Fight in 2021, and on the courtroom drama All Rise from 2022 to 2023. Throughout his career he has amassed a total of sixty‑three credited roles, reflecting a steady presence in both comedic and dramatic productions. Owens is also noted as the son of former United States Congressman Major Owens.
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66 titles- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026) as Darrell Whipple
- The Pitt (2025) as Dr. Clay Barrett
- Nonnas (2025) as Phil
- Nonnas (2025)
- A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025) as Daryl
- Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP (2025) as Walter White (voice)
- Poppa's House (2024) as JJ
- Ezra (2024) as Robert Segal
- I'll Be Right There (2024) as Dr. Sherman
- Taxon (2024) as Ray
- Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza (2024) as Mr. Santa
- The Night Agent (2023) as Patrick Knox
- Somewhere in Queens (2023) as Scotty
- Susie Searches (2023) as President Andrews
- Ghosts (2021) as Gene
- Abbott Elementary (2021) as Derek Collins
- Hide and Seek (2021) as Lyle
- Mythic Quest (2020) as Tom
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Daniel Warren
- Fatale (2020) as Bill Cranepool
- Victor in Paradise (2020) as Simon
- All Rise (2019) as Carl Brewer
- Bless This Mess (2019) as Pastor Paul
- On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019) as Pastor Steve
- Impossible Monsters (2019) as Det. Jacobs
- The Rookie (2018) as Graham Scott, Piper's Dad
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Chris / Santa
- The Good Fight (2017) as Daniel
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Lucifer (2016) as Assistant Dean
- Billions (2016) as Abington
- Divorce (2016) as Gerald
- The Slap (2015) as Dr. Fletcher
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Calvin Atkins
- The Leftovers (2014) as Kind Man
- The Affair (2014) as Victor
- Romeo and Juliet (2014) as Prince Escalus
- The Blacklist (2013) as Dresner
- Wilde Salomé (2013) as Self / Tigellinus
- Dreams (2013) as Mr. Welch
- Elementary (2012) as Vernon Fisk
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Sergant Weller
- FlashForward (2009) as Dr. Julian Ebbing
- Play the Game (2009) as Rob Marcus
- Murdoch Mysteries (2008) as President Theodore Roosevelt
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008) as Mediator / Judge
- Journeyman (2007)
- The Wedding Bells (2007) as Dr. Harris
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Middle Aged Guy - Donovan McNabb imposter
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Fake Tiger Woods
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Don Cheadle
- Medium (2005) as Unemployment Evaluator
- Boston Legal (2004) as Dr. Mitch Norris
- Las Vegas (2003) as Dr. Eric Haber
- That's So Raven (2003) as Michael Thomas
- Without a Trace (2002) as Jay Costas
- The Cosby Show: A Look Back (2002) as Self / Elvin Tibideaux (archive footage)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Dr. Constantino
- Built to Last (1997) as Robert Watkins
- The Paper (1994) as Lou
- UpsideDown (1994) Director
- Law & Order (1990) as Langer
- Stood Up! (1990) as Mr. Singer
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Elvin Tibideaux
- Subversion as Javier Alvarez
- Divine Direction as Charles Moorer Sr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Geoffrey Owens best known for?
Geoffrey Owens is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026), The Pitt (2025), Nonnas (2025), Nonnas (2025).
When and where was Geoffrey Owens born?
Geoffrey Owens was born on March 18, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
How many credits does Geoffrey Owens have?
Geoffrey Owens has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Geoffrey Owens's background in cinema and television?
Geoffrey Owens, born March 18, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, United States, is an American actor and director. He is most recognized for portraying Elvin Tibideaux on the television series The Cosby Show from 1985 to 1992. Owens has also held recurring roles on several series, including It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia...