About Deon Cole
Deon Anthony Cole (born 9 January 1972 in Roseland, Chicago) is an American actor, comedian and screenwriter. Raised on Chicago's South Side, he first tried stand-up at age 21 after a friend bet him fifty dollars he would not get on stage at an open mic, and went on to perform in local clubs. Cole gained national exposure as a writer and on-air performer for The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009-2010) and Conan (2010-2021), earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his writing on the shows. He is best known for playing Charlie Telphy on the ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014-2022), a recurring role promoted to a series regular in season four; the part won him the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series three years in a row, in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Cole hosted the BET game show Face Value in 2017, and in October 2019 Netflix released his stand-up special Deon Cole: Cole Hearted. In May 2023 he received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from his alma mater, Philander Smith College.
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1:52Cedric the entertainer on his first time on stage and chicken. funny knowing you
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1:37(adult Fim Star) MR MARCUS talks if his family know what he does for a living on âFunny Knowing Youâ
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2:20DURAN BERNARR discuss him joining erykah badu band on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:45RYAN DAVIS discussing things that annoy him on âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:58The news keep saying shocking footage,
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1:07TIFFANY HADDISH talking about being gifted On âfunny knowing youâ
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6:25Deon cole lyric clarification you donât have to take your clothes off
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1:56Malcom Barrett talks past award winning films.
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2:05OCEAN GLAPION talks about his first ebony girlfriend on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:41D.L. Hughley kids nicknames on funny knowing you
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0:27DURAN BERNARR discussing life, career love and much more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing You
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0:59Please subscribe. Coming soon!
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1:33KYM WHITLEY discuss her 1st movie on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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8:10Deon cole Lyric clarification Encore
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2:27OCEAN GLAPION @oceanlive talks about his favorite kind of woman on âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:55OCEAN GLAPION talking about his parents meeting on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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2:44(adult Fim Star) MR MARCUS discussing industry awareness and black lash on âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:59OCEAN GLAPION talks about his white grammar school girlfriend on an all new âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:26DJ VLAD discussing his 14 million viewed post, R kelly, on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:04SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! FUNNY KNOWING YOU! follow my YouTube page at: https://youtube.com/@deoncole
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1:51EARTHQUAKE discussing relationships on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:25KYM WHITLEY discussing relationship, career and more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing You
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1:32DJ VLAD discussing R kelly part 1 and much more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:50KEVIN TATE On âFunny Knowing Youâ TALKING ABOUT GOWING UP IN DETRIOT
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0:36"Chicago House Music Had A Unique Style" | Comedian Deon Cole Can Mix!
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6:37Deon Cole surprises Pierre's Panic Room w/ heartfelt appearance *Excuse sound moment wasn't planned
Pierre Edwards
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8:18Deon Cole vs Tony Roberts- Roast Battle during Lockdown
Tony Roberts
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Deon Cole from?
Deon Cole was born on 9 January 1972 in Roseland, Chicago, and he was raised on Chicago's South Side.
How did Deon Cole start doing stand-up?
Deon Cole first tried stand-up at age 21, after a friend bet him fifty dollars that he would not get on stage at an open mic, and he went on to perform in local clubs.
Did Deon Cole write for Conan O'Brien?
Yes, Deon Cole was a writer and on-air performer for The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009-2010) and Conan (2010-2021), earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his writing.
Who does Deon Cole play in Black-ish?
Deon Cole played Charlie Telphy on the ABC sitcom Black-ish (2014-2022), a recurring role that was promoted to series regular in season four.
What awards has Deon Cole won for Black-ish?
For playing Charlie Telphy, Deon Cole won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series three years in a row, in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
What is Deon Cole's Netflix special?
Netflix released Deon Cole's stand-up special, Deon Cole: Cole Hearted, in October 2019.
What game show did Deon Cole host?
In 2017 Deon Cole hosted Face Value, a game show on BET, alongside his work as an actor, comedian and screenwriter.
Does Deon Cole have an honorary doctorate?
In May 2023 Deon Cole received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from his alma mater, Philander Smith College.
