Tyler Perry Offers Geoffrey Owens From ‘Cosby Show’ a Job After he was spotted working at Trader Joe’s, Owens was job-shamed. Now, Tyler Perry is offering the former Cosby Show actor a job on the TV show The Haves and the Have Nots. Tyler Perry, via Twitter However, Owens shared on 'Good Morning America' that he does not want any handouts. Geoffrey Owens, on 'Good Morning America' Owens played Bill Cosby’s son-in-law, Elvin Tiabideaux, while on ‘The Cosby Show.’ In addition to his job at Trader Joe’s, Owens said he has also been teaching, acting and directing. He believes that “every job is worthwhile and valuable.”
