Troy Winbush

Troy Winbush (born March 12, 1970) is an American actor best known for his recurring role as Denny on The Cosby Show.

Troy Winbush
Born (1970-03-12) March 12, 1970
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1987–present

Early life

Winbush was born in Manhattan, New York to Betty Winbush. He is also the younger brother of Alicia Winbush.

Career

He is best known for his recurring role as Denny on The Cosby Show, appearing on the series from 1987 to 1991. He also made guest appearances in other notable television series including Tremors, Law & Order, NYPD Blue, Boston Public, CSI: Miami, JAG, Monk, Touched by an Angel, The Parkers, and the short-lived NBC drama, Medical Investigation.[1]

He co-starred in the feature films The Replacements (2000), John Q (2002), The Last Shot (2004), and Backwoods (2008). He also played Travis Harris in Tyler Perry's House of Payne.

Troy played the role of “baby” Emile in the 1987 movie The Principal starring James Belushi.

Winbush made an appearance in The Big Bang Theory episode "The Proton Resurgence".

Personal life

Winbush is married to Monica Dozier and has two children.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1987 The Principal 'Baby' Emile
1990 The Bonfire of the Vanities Roland Auburn
1999 The Moment After George Harris
2000 The Replacements Walter Cochran
2001 Gabriela Douglas
2001 Good Advice Golfer
2002 John Q. Steve Smith
2002 A Light in the Darkness Nathaniel Hansen
2002 The Chatroom J-Ron
2003 The United States of Leland Dave
2004 Six: The Mark Unleashed Lewis
2004 The Last Shot Agent Ray Dawson
2004 Sniper 3 Captain Laraby
2005 The Luau Big Spade
2007 National Treasure: Book of Secrets Agent Hammer
2008 Diary of a Tired Black Man Man In Black Suit At Club
2009 Her Calvin

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1987–1991 The Cosby Show Denny 11 episodes
1988 CBS Schoolbreak Special Ty Episode: "Gambler"
1991 Luther's Choice Tank Television film
1991 Golden Years Tanker Driver Episode: "Second Chance"
1992 Law & Order Leon Jarvis Episode: "Cradle to Grave"
1994 Lifestories: Families in Crisis Young MC Episode: "P.O.W.E.R.: The Eddie Matos Story"
1994 Sister, Sister Stage Manager Episode: "Free Billy"
1996 Buddies Todd Episode: "There Goes the Groom"
1996 JAG Engineer Episode: "Recovery"
1996 Ink Cabbie Episode: "Above the Fold"
1997 Heart of Fire Thorsen Television film
1997 Dark Skies Quentin Episode: "Burn, Baby, Burn"
1998 The Pretender Agent Grimm Episode: "A Stand-Up Guy"
1998 In the House Evan Episode: "Mr. Hill Goes to New York"
1998 You're the One Howard Purdue Episode: "Pilot"
1998 Getting Personal Mitchell Episode: "Guess Who Else Is Coming to Dinner?"
1999 Mutiny Leroy Wallis Television film
2000 Touched by an Angel Langford T. Episode: "Finger of God"
2001 Carmen: A Hip Hopera Sgt. Tony Porter Television film
2001 Strong Medicine Ray Ellis Episode: "Donors"
2001 ER Uniform Officer Episode: "Start All Over Again"
2002 Titus Commander Episode: "The Trial"
2002 NYPD Blue Harold Carr Episode: "Oh, Mama!"
2002 What About Your Friends: Weekend Getaway James Television film
2002 Boston Public Aaron Lipschultz 2 episodes
2003 Tremors Max Episode: "Hit and Run"
2003 CSI: Miami Welch 2 episodes
2003 Soul Food Lionel Willock
2003 The Handler Kent Episode: "Big Stones"
2004 The Parkers Lester 3 episodes
2004–2005 Medical Investigation Frank Powell 20 episodes
2007 Girlfriends Keith Atwood Episode: "What Had Happened Was..."
2007 Monk Silent Killa Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Rapper"
2007 Saving Grace William Stener Episode: "Everything's Got a Shelf Life"
2007 A.M.P.E.D. Officer Kenneth Menck Television film
2008 Backwoods Chris Basso
2009 Meteor Simon Episode #1.2
2009 Lie to Me Wallace Episode: "Unchained"
2009 The Storm Brian Drexler 2 episodes
2010 A Soldier's Love Story Lanny Television film
2010 Bones Fireman #1 Episode: "The Witch in the Wardrobe"
2010 Jack's Family Adventure Roy Bauer Television film
2010 The Whole Truth Detective Episode: "True Confessions"
2010 The Mentalist Phil Debolt Episode: "The Red Ponies"
2010 The Defenders Officer Chuck Collins Episode: "Nevada v. Rodgers"
2011 Detroit 1-8-7 Deputy Chief Johnson Episode: "Blackout"
2011 NCIS Sam Keeler Episode: "Tell-All"
2011 Rizzoli & Isles Baseball Pundit #2 Episode: "Don't Hate the Player"
2011 Castle Marcus Ford Episode: "Kill Shot"
2012 Tyler Perry's House of Payne Travis Harris / T-Bone 2 episodes
2012 NCIS: Los Angeles George Toretto Episode: "The Fifth Man"
2012–2014 Scandal Morris Elcott 4 episodes
2013 Malibu Country Officer Jenkins Episode: "Adventures in Babysitting"
2013 The Big Bang Theory Paramedic Episode: "The Proton Resurgence"
2013–2020 The Goldbergs Officer Puchinski 10 episodes
2016 Better Call Saul Detective Episode: "Cobbler"
2016 NCIS: New Orleans Chief Petty Officer Jolly Episode: "One Good Man"
2017 Law & Order True Crime Curtis 3 episodes
2018 American Horror Story: Apocalypse Newscaster Episode: "The End"
2018 9-1-1 Nathaniel Greene Episode: "Awful People"
2018 Station 19 Clark Episode: "Last Day on Earth"
2019 No Good Nick Security System Installer Episode: "The Pigeon Drop"
2019 Five Points Paul Harper Episode: "You Don't Know The Whole Story"
2019 A Black Lady Sketch Show Shayla's Father Episode: "Your Boss Knows You Don't Have Eyebrows"
2020 The Wilds Dean Young 11 episodes

References
  1. Troy Winbush Biography, Film Reference
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