Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18, 1970) is an American television actor, director, and musician, known primarily for his roles in sitcoms, movies and television.

Was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Named after Malcolm X and legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal (I). Fronts the jazz front band Miles Long, which records under Malcolm's own label, the Wonder Factory. Plays upright bass. Released an autobiography, "Theo and Me," in 1988. In his spare time, Warner also participates in live poetry readings.