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.
Videos (322)
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2:21DONNELL RAWLINGS discussing his first sexual experience on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:20Bill burr on legacy lmfao
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2:53EARTHQUAKE discussing REAL BEEF on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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2:54Malcom and Deon on what makes the NEW SEASON of AVERAGE JOE special.
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1:11RYAN DAVIS discussing his mom being fine or not on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:44RICK ROSS âSET IN STONEâ OUT NOW! CHECK HIM OUT discussing HIS SCHOOL CRUSH on âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:19SIEDAH GARRETT discuss âdonât look any furtherâ, writing for Michael jackson on âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:59Got to be mo careful. Oh, and learn your kitchen. 2025
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1:24EARTHQUAKE discussing the woman of our dreams on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:27DONT MISS THE FUNNIEST CATS ON THE COMEDY SCENE KEVIN TATE ON Funny Knowing You tomorrow at 9am
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6:22Deon cole Lyric clarification zoom
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26:41deon cole takes leadership and gives solutions to todays problems
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0:44A question.
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0:58ALEXIS FENDY discuss her parents knowing on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:38(adult Fim Star) MR MARCUS discussing growing up on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:56SIEDAH GARRETT discuss pimps in Chicago remixing her song man in the mirror on âFunny Knowingâ
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0:26Go see how funny TICHINA ARNOLD is on âFunny Knowing Youâ
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2:13HELP US, PLEASE WATCH & SPREAD THE WORD WE NEED U!AVERAGE JOE SEASON 2 IS OUT NOW ON @paramountplus
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3:18Disco Sunday Fellowship EVERY Sunday at 11am pst @deoncole instagram live. (This is not my music)
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0:31TOMORROW Adult Film Star, MR MARCUS on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ AT 9am pst
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1:03Pauly Shore gives words of wisdom.
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4:32Deon cole lyric clarification beauty
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0:40Itâs over
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0:24Attention all waiters and waitresses!
3.7K viewsGuest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Deon Cole.
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0:36"Chicago House Music Had A Unique Style" | Comedian Deon Cole Can Mix!
Godfrey
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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
8.6K viewsChannels on this page: Godfrey, Pierre Edwards, Tony Roberts
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.
