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Culture September 12, 2018

Former 'Cosby' star bags several acting gigs after viral grocery store shaming

WATCH: Viral ex-'Cosby' star lands another acting gig

It looks like paper or plastic isn't in the script for Geoffrey Owens now that multiple acting projects are checking out.

After a photo of the former "Cosby Show" actor working as a clerk at Trader Joes went viral, fellow actors and an array of others in the entertainment industry showed their support for his work ethic.

(MORE: 'Cosby Show' star speaks out after being 'job shamed' for working at Trader Joe's: 'It hurt')

"There's no job that is better than another. They might pay better, have better benefits, but actually, it's not better," Owens said last week on "Good Morning America."

PHOTO: This image released by ABC shows co-host Robin Roberts, left, with "The Cosby Show" actor Geoffrey Owens during an interview on "Good Morning America," Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in New York.
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This image released by ABC shows co-host Robin Roberts, left, with "The Cosby Show" actor Geoffrey Owens during an interview on "Good Morning America," Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in New York.

Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry caught Owens' initial appearance on "Good Morning America" and in his own interview with Robin Roberts said he was impressed by Owens' hustle.

#GeoffreyOwens I’m about to start shootings OWN’s number one drama next week! Come join us!!! I have so much respect for people who hustle between gigs. The measure of a true artist.

— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) September 4, 2018

That sparked a conversation between Perry and Owens and an offer for him to come work with Perry in Atlanta on the new season of "The Haves and The Have Nots."

(MORE: 'Cosby Show' star Geoffrey Owens flooded with support after being 'job shamed': 'It's been nonstop')

Next week Owens, 57, will begin production on Perry's OWN drama series in a recurring role for 10 episodes in season 6.

"I have so much respect for a man who has no pride about working. He is going to do what he needs to do to support his family," Perry said last week on "GMA."

But that's not the only gig that Owens' got in the bag.

He's also set to play Commander Adams in a guest starring role on the military drama "NCIS: New Orleans," ABC News confirmed on Tuesday.

PHOTO: Actor Geoffrey Owens attends the 9th Annual TV Land Awards at the Javits Center in this April 10, 2011 file photo in New York.
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Actor Geoffrey Owens attends the 9th Annual TV Land Awards at the Javits Center in this April 10, 2011 file photo in New York.

"For Commander Adams, we needed someone with compassion, competence and heart. That’s Geoffrey in a nutshell," executive producer Christopher Silber said according to Deadline. "An accomplished actor who seemed like the perfect fit to add to our extended repertory company. We’re lucky to have him on the show."

Owens appeared on "The Cosby Show" from 1985-1992 and taught drama and directing at Yale for years. He's also appeared on shows like "Elementary" and "The Affair."