Image Credit: FOX Image Collection via Getty I Malcolm-Jamal Warner built a strong portfolio and reputation in the film and television business, and therefore, a substantial net worth. Following his success on The Cosby Show in the 1980s and 1990s, the Jersey City, New Jersey, native went on to star in multiple on-screen projects before his untimely death in July 2025. The actor died after drowning in Costa Rica, where he was vacationing with his family, multiple outlets reported. Below, learn more about Malcolm-Jamal's acting career.