Geoffrey Owens
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Constantino
1999
Series
The Rookie
Graham Scott, Piper's Dad
2018
Series
Law & Order
Langer
1990
Series
The Blacklist
Dresner
2013
Series
The Pitt
Dr. Clay Barrett
2025
Series
Blue Bloods
Sergant Weller
2010
Series
Lucifer
Assistant Dean
2016
Series
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Middle Aged Guy - Donovan McNabb imposter
2005
Series
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Fake Tiger Woods
2005
Series
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Don Cheadle
2005
Series
Billions
Abington
2016
Series
Elementary
Vernon Fisk
2012
Series
Without a Trace
Jay Costas
2002
Series
Ghosts
Gene
2021
Series
Murdoch Mysteries
President Theodore Roosevelt
2008
Series
Boston Legal
Dr. Mitch Norris
2004
Series
The Night Agent
Patrick Knox
2023
Series
Abbott Elementary
Derek Collins
2021
Series
Medium
Unemployment Evaluator
2005
Series
NCIS: New Orleans
Calvin Atkins
2014
Series
Las Vegas
Dr. Eric Haber
2003
Series
Steve
Self
2017
Series
The Cosby Show
Elvin Tibideaux
1984
Series
The Cosby Show
Elvin
1984
Series
New Amsterdam
Chris / Santa
2018
Series
The Good Fight
Daniel
2017
Series
The Leftovers
Kind Man
2014
Series
The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Mediator / Judge
2008
Series
That's So Raven
Michael Thomas
2003
Series
The Affair
Victor
2014
Series
Power Book II: Ghost
Daniel Warren
2020
Series
All Rise
Carl Brewer
2019
Series
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Darrell Whipple
2026
Series
Mythic Quest
Tom
2020
Series
FlashForward
Dr. Julian Ebbing
2009
Series
Divorce
Gerald
2016
Film
Nonnas
Phil
2025
Film
Nonnas
2025
Series
On Becoming a God in Central Florida
Pastor Steve
2019
Series
Bless This Mess
Pastor Paul
2019
Series
The Slap
Dr. Fletcher
2015
Film
A Merry Little Ex-Mas
Daryl
2025
Series
Poppa's House
JJ
2024
Series
Journeyman
2007
Film
Somewhere in Queens
Scotty
2023
Film
Fatale
Bill Cranepool
2020
Film
The Paper
Lou
1994
Series
The Wedding Bells
Dr. Harris
2007
Film
Ezra
Robert Segal
2024
Film
I'll Be Right There
Dr. Sherman
2024
Film
Hide and Seek
Lyle
2021
Film
Subversion
Javier Alvarez
Built to Last
Robert Watkins
1997
Film
Susie Searches
President Andrews
2023
Film
Wilde Salomé
Self / Tigellinus
2013
Film
Play the Game
Rob Marcus
2009
Film
Romeo and Juliet
Prince Escalus
2014
Film
Impossible Monsters
Det. Jacobs
2019
Film
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP
Walter White (voice)
2025
Stood Up!
Mr. Singer
1990
Film
Victor in Paradise
Simon
2020
Film
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
Self / Elvin Tibideaux (archive footage)
2002
Film
Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza
Mr. Santa
2024
Divine Direction
Charles Moorer Sr.
2026
Film
Taxon
Ray
2024
Film
Dreams
Mr. Welch
2013