Deon Cole facts for kids
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Cole in 2016
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Deon Anthony Cole
January 9, 1972 |
| Education | Thornridge High School |
| Alma mater | Philander Smith College |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
| Children | 1 |
Deon Anthony Cole (born January 9, 1972) is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is famous for his role as Charlie Telphy in the TV show Black-ish. This role earned him nominations for important awards. Deon Cole also won the Doris Award on the TV show To Tell the Truth. You can also see him in the TV series Average Joe.
Cole was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards. These nominations were for his writing work on the late-night talk shows The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and Conan.
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Deon Cole's Early Life
Deon Cole was born in Roseland, Chicago, on January 9, 1972. He went to Thornridge High School. Later, he earned a degree in acting from Philander Smith College. In 2023, his college gave him an honorary doctorate degree.
Deon Cole's Career Journey
Deon Cole's comedy career started with a fun challenge. A friend bet him $50 that he wouldn't perform on stage in Chicago. He took the bet and began his journey in comedy.
Writing for TV Shows
From 2009 to 2012, Deon Cole worked as a writer for popular late-night shows. He wrote for The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and Conan. He often appeared in funny skits on these shows. His writing work earned him two Primetime Emmy nominations. He also joined Conan O'Brien on a comedy tour in 2010.
Acting Roles
Deon Cole has appeared in many TV shows and movies. One of his most well-known roles is Charlie Telphy in the ABC sitcom Black-ish. He started as a recurring character and became a main cast member in season 4. He also appeared in the spin-off show Grown-ish.
He was also part of the cast for Angie Tribeca from 2016 to 2018. You might have seen him in commercials for Old Spice body wash too. In 2017, he hosted the game show Face Value on BET.
Stand-Up Comedy
Deon Cole is also a successful stand-up comedian. He has performed on shows like John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show. He even created his own sketch comedy show called Deon Cole's Black Box in 2013.
In 2017, he had a special half-hour comedy set on the Netflix series The Standups. Later, in October 2019, Netflix released his full stand-up special called Deon Cole: Cole Hearted. He released another special, Deon Cole: Charleen's Boy, in 2022.
Other Appearances
On June 25, 2020, Deon Cole appeared on the show To Tell the Truth. He won the Doris Award, becoming only the second person to do so. He has also been a host for events like the Soul Train Music Awards.
Deon Cole's Personal Life
Deon Cole has one son named Dylan. He prefers to keep details about his son's mother private.
Images for kids
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Cole performing in 2011
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See also
In Spanish: Deon Cole para niños
