Why Does Dr. Clay Barrett From ‘The Pitt’ Look Familiar?

In Season 2 Episode 13 of The Pitt, a cardiothoracic surgeon named Dr. Clay Barrett makes his way into Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, the latest addition to the nonstop chaos of the emergency room. For many TV fans, the actor behind the white coat will seem awfully familiar, a recognizable face whose past roles have already left a lasting impression on audiences.

The man behind the stethoscope is Geoffrey Owens, whom many Gen Xers and older millennials will recognize from his stint as Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux’s (Sabrina Le Beauf) husband on The Cosby Show. In a popular recurring role, Owens played Elvin Tibideaux, the partner of the eldest Huxtable daughter and a frequent thorn in the side of Claire Huxtable (Phylicia Rashad), thanks to his outdated views on women’s roles in society.