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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1:53BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ discussing his relationships
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2:06BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ discussing his life.
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0:46Tickets at: www.deoncole.com
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3:00CHECK OUT BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN on âFunny Knowing Youâ discussing his relationships
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2:57MR MARCUS discussing the mindset of a porn actor on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:37D.L. Hughley on crime statistics on funny knowing you
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1:08PULL WAY UP SAN DIEGO, IRVINE CA.,DMV AREA, show tickets at: www.deoncole.com
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1:04BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ discussing his rap career.
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0:13Make it the best one ever.
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0:53LMMFAO, go watch ARIES SPEARS discuss his love for feet on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:29PULL UP NYC 4/2, NEW JERSEY 4/3, ATLANTIC CITY 4/4! Tickets at: www.deoncole.com or Ticketmaster
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0:17August 18, 2026
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2:07A skit I wrote about how white people were really treating me when Obama won.
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3:37Life decisions
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2:16Visit www.ez-scratch.com or check out our Ig page www.instagram.com/ezscratch_hairtool thank you.
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0:46KEVIN TATE On funny knowing you choosing dark or clear liquor.
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0:16TOMORROW CHELSEA HANDLER discuss career, dating, roast on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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2:24RYAN DAVIS discussing Tracey Morgan on âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:52CHELSEA HANDLER discussing good sex and much more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:02My vintage honeys part 4
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1:19My vintage honeys part 1
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1:43Malcom Barrett, responds to questions about his mother.
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2:43My vintage honeys part 2
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1:33Deon Cole escorted by police in New Orleans to TBS essences festival show.
1.4K 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.
