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

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.

What new opportunity did Geoffrey Owens receive after being publicly shamed?

• A role in a Tyler Perry series

• A teaching position at Yale

• A guest role on Blue Bloods

• A job at another grocery store

Who was one of the Hollywood figures that supported Geoffrey Owens?

• Quentin Tarantino

• Oprah Winfrey

• Tyler Perry

• Steven Spielberg

What did Tyler Perry say about Geoffrey Owens' work ethic?

• He praised his role in the Cosby Show

• He was impressed by his viral photos

• He respected his hustle between gigs

• He admired his dedication to teaching

What was the public's reaction to the viral photos of Geoffrey Owens?

• They demanded an apology

• They ignored the incident

• They offered him new acting roles

• They criticized his acting skills

Where has Geoffrey Owens taught acting?

• Harvard University

• New York University

• Yale University

• University of California