Cole Escola
Biography
Cole Escola is an American non-binary comedian, actor, singer, and playwright. Born on November 25, 1986, in Clatskanie, Oregon, Escola has built a career spanning television, cabaret, and theatre. They are widely recognized for their cabaret work and for appearing on the television series Difficult People, At Home with Amy Sedaris, Search Party, and Big Mouth. Escola also wrote and starred in the play Oh, Mary!, which opened on Broadway in 2024. For their work on the production, Escola received two nominations for two Tony Awards, ultimately winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. Escola maintains a diverse performance background across multiple entertainment mediums.
Career overview
Cole Escola is an American comedian, actor, singer, and playwright born in Clatskanie, Oregon, on November 25, 1986. Recognized as non-binary, Escola has built a diverse career encompassing cabaret work, stage performances, and television appearances. Their television credits include roles in the series Difficult People, At Home with Amy Sedaris, Search Party, and Big Mouth.
As a playwright and performer, Escola wrote and starred in the play Oh, Mary!, which opened on Broadway in 2024. For their work on the production, Escola received two nominations for two Tony Awards, ultimately winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. Escola maintains a recognized presence in the entertainment industry with numerous acting credits to their name.
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58 titles- Margie Claus (2027) as Levi (voice)
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler (2025)
- King of Drag (2025) as Guest Judge
- Boys Go to Jupiter (2025) as Ol' Slippy / Nan (voice)
- Fantasmas (2024) as Dina
- Baby Shark's Big Movie (2024) as Goldie (voice)
- Digman! (2023) as Gustavia (voice)
- Frog and Toad (2023) as Gopher (voice)
- Frog and Toad (2023) as Gopher / Other Robins (voice)
- Human Resources (2022) as Montel (voice)
- Would I Lie to You? (2022) as Himself
- Please Baby Please (2022) as Billy
- Hacks (2021) Consulting Producer
- Teenage Euthanasia (2021)
- Ziwe (2021) as Lisa
- Ziwe (2021) as Blossr Writer
- Ziwe (2021) as Cole
- Ziwe (2021) as Fake Oprah
- Ziwe (2021) Writer
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine (2020) Writer
- Help! I'm Stuck! with Cole Escola (2020)
- Help! I'm Stuck! with Cole Escola (2020) Director
- Help! I'm Stuck! with Cole Escola (2020) Writer
- Pee Pee Manor (2020) as Donna and Everyone Else
- Pee Pee Manor (2020) Writer
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) as Gargoyle #2 (voice)
- The Other Two (2019) Producer
- The Other Two (2019) Writer
- Craig of the Creek (2018) as Secret Kid (voice)
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Sea Slug (voice)
- The Shivering Truth (2018) as (voice)
- Wild Nights with Emily (2018) as Dweeby Reader
- Girlboss (2017) as Nathan
- At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017) as Chassie Tucker
- At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017) Writer
- Search Party (2016) as Chip
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Difficult People (2015) as Matthew
- Man Seeking Woman (2015) as Chris
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Mozart in the Jungle (2014) as Shawn
- Ladies' Man: A Made Movie (2013) as Ollie
- The 3 Bits (2013) as Henry Bits
- Junkie Doctors (2013) as Boy (Older)
- Your Future One Dollar (2013) as Trevor
- Smash (2012) as Coat Check Clerk
- A Straight Guy Pissing All Over A Toilet Seat (2012) as Straight Guy / Laura Linney
- A Straight Guy Pissing All Over A Toilet Seat (2012) Writer
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Robin
- Family Guy (1999) as Julian (voice)
- Law & Order (1990) as Tim Johnson
- The Simpsons (1989) as Devin (voice)
- Jonty
- Untitled Miss Piggy Movie Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cole Escola best known for?
Cole Escola is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Margie Claus (2027), Boys Go to Jupiter (2025), Digman! (2023), Human Resources (2022).
When and where was Cole Escola born?
Cole Escola was born on November 25, 1986 in Clatskanie, Oregon, USA.
How many credits does Cole Escola have?
Cole Escola has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2027.
What is Cole Escola's background in cinema and television?
Cole Escola is an American non-binary comedian, actor, singer, and playwright. Born on November 25, 1986, in Clatskanie, Oregon, Escola has built a career spanning television, cabaret, and theatre. They are widely recognized for their cabaret work and for appearing on the television series Difficult People, At Home wit...