Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Net Worth Revealed After Tragic Passing at 54
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s sudden passing at the age of 54 from an apparent accidental drowning has left fans, family and the entertainment industry mourning the loss of a longtime TV legend.
Best known for his breakout role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, which he joined at just 14 years old, he remained a fixture on television for four decades.
His impressive career included starring roles in Malcolm & Eddie and The Resident, as well as memorable arcs on shows like Sons of Anarchy, Suits, American Crime Story, and Reed Between the Lines. Beyond acting,he was also a Grammy-winning musician, voice actor, and director.
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At the time of his passing, Malcolm-Jamal Warner had a reported net worth of $6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Much of that came from his extensive TV work and his music career. He released four albums with his jazz/funk collective Miles Long, and in 2015, he earned a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance alongside Robert Glasper Experiment and Lalah Hathaway.
While his earnings from The Cosby Show have never been publicly disclosed, he did previously acknowledge that reruns being pulled from syndication after Bill Cosby’s legal troubles significantly impacted his residual income. Still, Malcolm continued to work consistently, adding producer and director credits to his résumé.
Though he never won an Emmy, he was nominated in 1986 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. His legacy in Hollywood will be remembered for years to come.
New details have recently come to light regarding his passing. RIP.