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.
Known For
Acting Career
- 2025
A Merry Little Ex-Mas
As: Daryl
- 2025
Nonnas
As: Phil
- 2025
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP
As: Walter White (voice)
- 2024
Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza
As: Mr. Santa
- 2024
Poppa's House
As: JJ
- 2024
I'll Be Right There
As: Dr. Sherman
- 2024
Ezra
As: Robert Segal
- 2024
Taxon
As: Ray
2023Susie Searches
As: President Andrews
2023Somewhere in Queens
As: Scotty
2023The Night Agent
As: Patrick Knox
2021Hide and Seek
As: Lyle
2021Ghosts
As: Gene
- 2020
Fatale
As: Bill Cranepool
2020Power Book II: Ghost
As: Daniel Warren
2020Victor in Paradise
As: Simon
2020Mythic Quest
As: Tom
2019All Rise
As: Carl Brewer
2019On Becoming a God in Central Florida
As: Pastor Steve
2019Bless This Mess
As: Pastor Paul
2019Impossible Monsters
As: Det. Jacobs
2018The Rookie
As: Graham Scott, Piper's Dad
2018New Amsterdam
As: Chris / Santa
2017The Good Fight
As: Daniel
2016Divorce
As: Gerald
2016Lucifer
As: Assistant Dean
2015The Slap
As: Dr. Fletcher
2014NCIS: New Orleans
As: Calvin Atkins
2014The Leftovers
As: Kind Man
2014Romeo and Juliet
As: Prince Escalus
2013The Blacklist
As: Dresner
2013Dreams
As: Mr. Welch
2012Elementary
As: Vernon Fisk
2010Blue Bloods
As: Sergant Weller
2009FlashForward
As: Dr. Julian Ebbing
2009Play the Game
As: Rob Marcus
2008The Secret Life of the American Teenager
As: Mediator / Judge
2008Murdoch Mysteries
As: President Theodore Roosevelt
2007The Wedding Bells
As: Dr. Harris
2005It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
As: Middle Aged Guy - Donovan McNabb imposter
2005It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
As: Fake Tiger Woods
2005It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
As: Don Cheadle
2005Medium
As: Unemployment Evaluator
2004Boston Legal
As: Dr. Mitch Norris
2003Las Vegas
As: Dr. Eric Haber
2003That's So Raven
As: Michael Thomas
2002Without a Trace
As: Jay Costas
1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
As: Dr. Constantino
- 1994
The Paper
As: Lou
1990Law & Order
As: Langer
1984The Cosby Show
As: Elvin Tibideaux