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Geoffrey Owens, the actor who played Elvin in "The Cosby Show," speaks after being called to do grocery shopping at Trader Joe's.
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Geoffrey Owens brings his talents to "The Haves and the Have Nots".

The actor "The Cosby Show" who was pushed back into the spotlight when he discovered that he was working at Trader Joe's will have a recurring role in the OWN series, a person familiar with the situation but unauthorized to speak publicly in USA Friday.

Owens will appear in 10 episodes of the drama created by Tyler Perry.

Perry gave Owens a spot on the show on Tuesday via Twitter, writing: "I have so much respect for people jostling each other between concerts – the measure of a true artist."

On Tuesday, Owens told Robin Roberts that "Good Morning America" ​​had begun what lasted 15 months at Trader Joe's so he could make ends meet.

"I had taught, played and directed for over 30 years, but it had come to a point where it was not enough and you have to do what you have to do," he added. flexibility "so that he can" try to stay in the company ".

After outlets reported Owens' day work, many celebrities came to his defense.

Karma Lawrence, the person who took the now viral photo, told NJ.com that she was now regretting her decision.

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