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