Geoffrey Louis Owens (born March 18, 1961) is an American actor known for his role as Elvin Tibideaux on The Cosby Show (1985–1992). He is the son of the United States Congressman Major Owens.

Geoffrey Owens was born on 18 March 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor and director, known for The Paper (1994), The Cosby Show (1984) and Fizzle (2020).

Dec 28, 2024 · Geoffrey Owens is giving fans an update about his life as a working actor. In 2018, Owens went viral after he was seen working at Trader Joe's following his high-profile gig on "The …

Dec 27, 2024 · Geoffrey Owens, 63, is known for playing Elvin Tibideaux on "The Cosby Show." In 2018, Owens made headlines when photos surfaced of him working as a cashier at a New Jersey …

Dec 30, 2024 · Geoffrey Owens, who played Elvin Tibideaux, was no different. Although Owens landed several jobs in films and TV after "The Cosby Show," his acting career never really took off, and he …

Dec 24, 2024 · Actor Geoffrey Owens, 63, is speaking out years after facing backlash for working at a Trader Joe’s store. Owens is best known for playing Elvin Tibideaux on the groundbreaking television...

Dec 27, 2024 · The Cosby Show actor Geoffrey Owens said he's still struggling to make a living after facing "scrutiny" for working as a Trader Joe's cashier as his day job.

Jul 23, 2025 · Geoffrey Owens took a step back from the limelight after his starring turn on The Cosby Show. Owens joined The Cosby Show in 1985, playing Sondra Huxtable’s then-boyfriend, Elvin …

Dec 27, 2024 · Geoffrey Owens is sharing an update on his life. After The Cosby Show alum was seen working at Trader Joe's in 2018, Owens said many expected to see a shift in his career.

Oct 1, 2025 · Check it out -- former "Cosby Show" star Geoffrey Owens was looking spick and span Tuesday, working the floor at Manhattan’s White Horse Tavern ... handing out menus, serving water, …