Speaker Biographies
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Spoken Word Artist
Malcolm-Jamal Warner is recognized in the entertainment industry for his seasoned acting talents and his accomplishments in music, directing and producing. As an Emmy-nominated television actor, awarded stage actor and Grammy award-winning poet, Warner has established himself as one of the most accomplished working talents in the industry today.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Warner has become a household name in television and film. The acclaimed and long-running classic series “The Cosby Show” propelled him to national prominence, setting the stage for his enduring presence in the public eye. Currently, Warner captivates audiences on the popular medical drama “The Resident,” airing its sixth season on FOX.
Aside from his acting and directing pursuits, Warner is also a talented poet and bass player. In 2015, he introduced his third album, creating a musical evolution merging spoken word and soul music on one cohesive album. His fourth album, “Hiding In The Plain View,” was released in September 2022, earning him a second Grammy nomination in the inaugural category of “Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.”
With a career spanning over 30 years, Warner has become a household name in television and film. The acclaimed and long-running classic series “The Cosby Show” propelled him to national prominence, setting the stage for his enduring presence in the public eye. Currently, Warner captivates audiences on the popular medical drama “The Resident,” airing its sixth season on FOX.
Aside from his acting and directing pursuits, Warner is also a talented poet and bass player. In 2015, he introduced his third album, creating a musical evolution merging spoken word and soul music on one cohesive album. His fourth album, “Hiding In The Plain View,” was released in September 2022, earning him a second Grammy nomination in the inaugural category of “Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.”