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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3:50deon cole asking black people to come together to ask questions and to have a plan
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1:35BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN on âFunny Knowing Youâ discussing how his parents met.
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1:41FLEX ALEXANDER discuss his iconic hairstyle on a new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:03ALEXIS FENDY discuss her experience with kellz and more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:16CHELSEA HANDLER discussing her shows on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:41NEW COMEDY OUT NOW ON YOUTUBE AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE REPOST THX https:www.youtube.com/c/netflixisajoke
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1:53ALEXIS FENDY discuss her routine visits on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:48Indianapolis 2/15, New York!!! 4/2 PULL UP! Tickets at: www.deoncole.com
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0:21FLEX ALEXANDER discussing career, family and much more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:42king george song from hamilton when stress hits deon cole
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0:412NIGHT IRVINE CA 2nd-4th, SAN ANTONIO 14th, GRAND PRAIRIE 16th, HOUSTON 17, TiX at: www.deoncole.com
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1:39MR.MARCUS (adult film star) discussing his first jobs on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:45CHECK OUT BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN on âFunny Knowing Youâ discussing his liquor choice
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1:32KEVIN TATE On âFunny Knowing Youâ talking about his college basketball career
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0:21TOMORROW ARIES SPEARS discussing life, career and more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:41ME LIVE! DORAL/ MIAMI FL- 3/20-22ATLANTA- 3/24NEW YORK- 4/2All tickets at www.deoncole.com
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2:17Drake and PND album
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1:14Pauly Shore and his connection to the infamous "Comedy Store"
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1:25BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN on âFunny Knowing Youâ discussing what math meanings.
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0:31AVERAGE JOE AUGUST 19th ONLY ON @paramountplus @bet
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1:26RICK ROSS discuss what brings him joy on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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2:26KEVIN TATE on his first job.
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1:41âAVERAGE JOE SEASON 2â 8/19th on @paramountplus WE NEED EVERYONES HELP TO WATCH AND SPREAD THE WORD
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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.
