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