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