Geoffrey OwensGeoffrey Owens was born and raised in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn, New York. He attended New York City public schools before attending Yale University, (from which he graduated, cum laude, in 1983). He has had a notable career as a teachr and an actor. He has taught Shakespeare and acting at Yale, New York University, Columbia University, Pace, HB Studio, Stella Adler Studio, Primary Stages, and Florida State University. On television, he played 'Elvin' on NBC's "The Cosby Show," as well as roles on numerous other shows, including "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Power," "Ghost," "All Rise," and "Divorce." On film, he can be seen in "The Paper," "Somewhere in Queens," "Ezra," "Fatale," "Hide and Seek," "Susie Searches," and "Play the Game." On stage, he appeared in "Romeo and Juliet" (on Broadway, with Orlando Bloom), "Salome" (with Al Pacino), and in the Chicago premiere of David Mamet's "Race" (at the Goodman Theatre). He currently lives in Montclair, New Jersey, where he enjoys reading, playing the guitar, listening to music, and watching movies. "'Twas Halloween Night" is his first children's book, and he dedicated it to his son, Jordyn, and his daughter, Ophelia. Read More Read Less