Geoffrey Owens
Biography
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.
Movie Appearances
Somewhere in Queens
as Scotty
2023
Hide and Seek
as Lyle
2021
Susie Searches
as President Andrews
2023
Taxon
as Ray
2024
I'll Be Right There
as Dr. Sherman
2024
Play the Game
as Rob Marcus
2009
Ezra
as Robert Segal
2024
Romeo and Juliet
as Prince Escalus
2014
Dreams
as Mr. Welch
2013
The Paper
as Lou
1994
Fatale
as Bill Cranepool
2020
Impossible Monsters
as Det. Jacobs
2019
Victor in Paradise
as Simon
2020
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
as Self / Elvin Tibideaux (archive footage)
2002
Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza
as Mr. Santa
2024
Stood Up!
as Mr. Singer
1990
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP
as Walter White (voice)
2025
Nonnas
as Phil
2025
Nonnas
2025
Divine Direction
as Charles Moorer Sr.
TBA
TV Appearances
Medium
as Unemployment Evaluator
2005
The Cosby Show
as Elvin Tibideaux
1984
Las Vegas
as Dr. Eric Haber
2003
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Dr. Constantino
1999
Without a Trace
as Jay Costas
2002
Journeyman
2007
That's So Raven
as Michael Thomas
2003
The Wedding Bells
as Dr. Harris
2007
Built to Last
1997
The Good Fight
as Daniel
2017
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
as Middle Aged Guy - Donovan McNabb imposter
2005
Murdoch Mysteries
as President Theodore Roosevelt
2008