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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5:09Deon cole real road stories - smooth ass kofi
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1:00deon cole needs a assistant 2
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4:05June 5, 2025
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1:27MIKE EPPS we Discuss working with a fake Eddie Murphy on an All new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:54TIFFANY HADDISH on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ talking cooking.
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1:21DONNELL RAWLINGS discussing him stealing someones joke on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:10CHELSEA HANDLER discussing the kevin roast and more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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6:00Deon cole real road stories - I tried
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1:51:35Deon Cole disco Sunday Fellowship Christmas mix 2020
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1:50DURAN BERNARR discuss bullies on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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2:39KYM WHITLEY discuss Gerald levert on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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2:09TIFFANY HADDISH on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ talking loneliness
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1:46TICHINA ARNOLD talks about dating on âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:35i hate my fans
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1:15Cedric the entertainer talks about regrets on funny knowing you.
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2:00TACARRA WILLIAMS discussing her quitting comedy on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:24Facts: while in miami performing Two days ago @tigerwoods threw me a ball.
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1:45TACARRA WILLIAMS discussing growing up, 1st jobs, love on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:26Deon Cole Hoodies at www.deoncolestore.com thanks 4 your support. Disco Sunday Fellowship @ 11am pst
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1:52SIEDAH GARRETT discussing MJ singing her song and more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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0:54COREY HOLCOMB on âFunny Knowing Youâ discussing life, career, family subscribe & spread the word.
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2:18ARIES SPEARS discuss why he will not perform in Mississippi on a new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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2:20FLEX ALEXANDER discuss his tribe called quest shout out on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
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1:08TACARRA WILLIAMS discussing the tea app and more on an all new episode of âFunny Knowing Youâ
14.1K 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.
