Geoffrey Owens

Acting • 1961-03-18 • Brooklyn, New York, USA

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

7.0

The Cosby Show

1984

7.5

The Good Fight

2017

8.2

Power Book II: Ghost

2020

7.4

All Rise

2019

6.0

Fatale

2020

6.5

Divorce

2016

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Filmography

2026
Maximum Pleasure GuaranteedTV
Darrell Whipple • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2025
The PittTV
Dr. Clay Barrett • 1 episodes
★ 8.7
2025
NonnasFilm
Phil
★ 6.8
2025
NonnasFilm
★ 6.8
2025
A Merry Little Ex-MasFilm
Daryl
★ 6.0
2025
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACPFilm
Walter White (voice)
★ 10.0
2024
EzraFilm
Robert Segal
★ 6.9
2024
Poppa's HouseTV
JJ • 5 episodes
★ 5.4
2024
I'll Be Right ThereFilm
Dr. Sherman
★ 6.0
2024
Mr. Santa: A Christmas ExtravaganzaFilm
Mr. Santa
★ 1.3
2024
TaxonFilm
Ray
2023
The Night AgentTV
Patrick Knox • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2023
Somewhere in QueensFilm
Scotty
★ 6.3
2023
Susie SearchesFilm
President Andrews
★ 5.6
2021
GhostsTV
Gene • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2021
Abbott ElementaryTV
Derek Collins • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2021
Hide and SeekFilm
Lyle
★ 4.8
2020
Power Book II: GhostTV
Daniel Warren • 6 episodes
★ 8.2
2020
Mythic QuestTV
Tom • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2020
FataleFilm
Bill Cranepool
★ 6.0
2020
Victor in ParadiseFilm
Simon
★ 6.7
2019
All RiseTV
Carl Brewer • 3 episodes
★ 7.4
2019
On Becoming a God in Central FloridaTV
Pastor Steve • 2 episodes
★ 6.6
2019
Bless This MessTV
Pastor Paul • 3 episodes
★ 6.1
2019
Impossible MonstersFilm
Det. Jacobs
★ 3.9
2018
The RookieTV
Graham Scott, Piper's Dad • 1 episodes
★ 8.5
2018
New AmsterdamTV
Chris / Santa • 1 episodes
★ 8.3
2017
The Good FightTV
Daniel • 4 episodes
★ 7.5
2017
Youth in OregonFilm
Dr. Roma
★ 6.1
2017
SteveTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
2016
LuciferTV
Assistant Dean • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2016
BillionsTV
Abington • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2016
DivorceTV
Gerald • 3 episodes
★ 6.5
2015
The SlapTV
Dr. Fletcher • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
2014
NCIS: New OrleansTV
Calvin Atkins • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2014
The LeftoversTV
Kind Man • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2014
The AffairTV
Victor • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2014
Romeo and JulietFilm
Prince Escalus
★ 6.0
2013
The BlacklistTV
Dresner • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2013
Wilde SaloméFilm
Self / Tigellinus
★ 6.2
2013
DreamsFilm
Mr. Welch
★ 3.8
2012
ElementaryTV
Vernon Fisk • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2010
Blue BloodsTV
Sergant Weller • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2009
FlashForwardTV
Dr. Julian Ebbing • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2009
Play the GameFilm
Rob Marcus
★ 5.8
2008
Murdoch MysteriesTV
President Theodore Roosevelt • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2008
The Secret Life of the American TeenagerTV
Mediator / Judge • 2 episodes
★ 6.8
2007
JourneymanTV
★ 7.4
2007
The Wedding BellsTV
Dr. Harris • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2005
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaTV
Middle Aged Guy - Donovan McNabb imposter • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaTV
Fake Tiger Woods • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaTV
Don Cheadle • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
MediumTV
Unemployment Evaluator • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2004
Boston LegalTV
Dr. Mitch Norris • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2003
Las VegasTV
Dr. Eric Haber • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2003
That's So RavenTV
Michael Thomas • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2002
Without a TraceTV
Jay Costas • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2002
The Cosby Show: A Look BackFilm
Self / Elvin Tibideaux (archive footage)
★ 7.8
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Dr. Constantino • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1997
Built to LastTV
Robert Watkins • 8 episodes
★ 6.5
1994
The PaperFilm
Lou
★ 6.6
1990
Law & OrderTV
Langer • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1990
Stood Up!Film
Mr. Singer
1984
The Cosby ShowTV
Elvin Tibideaux • 129 episodes
★ 7.0
1984
The Cosby ShowTV
Elvin • 1 episodes
★ 7.0