Geoffrey Owens Lands Recurring Role on Tyler Perry's 'The Haves and the Have Nots' | THR News

Geoffrey Owens Lands Recurring Role on Tyler Perry's 'The Haves and the Have Nots' | THR News

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Geoffrey Owens, a former Cosby Show actor, was publicly shamed for working at Trader Joe's between acting gigs. This led to an outpouring of support from Hollywood, including Tyler Perry, who offered him a role in the series 'The Haves and the Have Nots.' Owens will appear in 10 episodes of the show's sixth season. The viral incident resulted in multiple acting offers for Owens, who has a rich background in acting and teaching. He played Elvin on the Cosby Show and has guest-starred on various TV shows.

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What did Tyler Perry express in his tweet regarding Geoffrey Owens?

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What other shows has Geoffrey Owens made guest appearances on in recent years?

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