Deon Cole
Acting Born Jan 9, 1972 Chicago, Illinois, USA 83 credits
Biography
Deon Cole is an American actor and comedian. He is originally based out of Chicago. Cole is known for his work as a member of the writing staff of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and Conan. He is also a cast member on the sitcom Angie Tribeca.
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Career timeline
Scary MovieMichael
CrutchLil Kev
The MadnessDeon Cole: Ok, MisterDeon Cole: Ok, Mister · WriterDeon Cole: Ok, Mister · Executive Producer
Survival of the ThickestThe Color PurpleYou PeopleAverage JoeA Snowy Day in Oakland
The Jennifer Hudson ShowSherriSo Dumb It's Criminal Hosted by Snoop Doggblack-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News SpecialDeon Cole: Charleen's Boy
Name That TuneThe Harder They FallFriday Night VibesAction #1Welcome Matt
Kipo and the Age of WonderbeastsI Can See Your VoiceThe Cabin with Bert Kreischer2 Minutes of FameFriendsgiving
The Kelly Clarkson ShowA Little Late with Lilly SinghLights Out with David SpadeA Black Lady Sketch ShowHoliday Rush
grown-ish
SteveThe StandupsThe Female BrainFace ValueEverybody Has an Andy Dick Story
Angie TribecaTo Tell the TruthTo Tell the TruthBarbershop: The Next CutDeon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar
Lip Sync Battle
black-ishBenchedComedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special
@midnight with Chris HardwickDeon Cole's Black BoxDeon Cole's Black Box · WriterDeon Cole's Black Box · Executive ProducerDeon Cole's Black Box · Creator
Mash UpBill Bellamy: Crazy Sexy DirtyPhunny Business: A Black Comedy
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
ConanConanConan · WriterTeam Coco Presents the Conan Writers Live
The League
Deon Cole: Sometimes I Get Real Deep with StuffDeon Cole: Sometimes I Get Real Deep with Stuff · Writer
A Get2GetherThe Evil One
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Barbershop
Full Filmography
83 titles- Scary Movie (2026) as Pastor Prime
- Michael (2026) as Don King
- Crutch (2025) as Caleb
- Lil Kev (2025) as Uncle Richard Jr. (voice)
- The Madness (2024) as Kwesi Dupree
- Deon Cole: Ok, Mister (2024) as Self
- Deon Cole: Ok, Mister (2024) Writer
- Deon Cole: Ok, Mister (2024) Executive Producer
- Survival of the Thickest (2023) as Lamar
- The Color Purple (2023) as Alfonso
- You People (2023) as Demetrius
- Average Joe (2023) as Joe Washington
- A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023) as Davis
- The Improv: 60 and Still Standing (2023) as Self
- The Improv: 60 and Still Standing (2023) Writer
- Out of the Loop (2023) as Self
- I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking) (2023) as Chad
- I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking) (2023) Executive Producer
- I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking) (2023) Producer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- So Dumb It's Criminal Hosted by Snoop Dogg (2022) as Self
- black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special (2022) as Self
- Deon Cole: Charleen's Boy (2022) as Self
- Deon Cole: Charleen's Boy (2022) Writer
- Name That Tune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- The Harder They Fall (2021) as Wiley Escoe
- Friday Night Vibes (2021) as Self - Host
- Action #1 (2021) as Nic Cage
- Welcome Matt (2021) as Norman
- Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020) as Dave (voice)
- I Can See Your Voice (2020)
- The Cabin with Bert Kreischer (2020) as Self
- 2 Minutes of Fame (2020) as Nico
- Friendsgiving (2020) as Dan
- Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020) as Self
- Saving OurSelves: BET COVID-19 Relief Effort (2020) as Self
- Deon Cole: Workin' It Out (2020) as Himself
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019) as Pastor Venmo Stacks
- Holiday Rush (2019) as Marshall Stone
- Deon Cole: Cole Hearted (2019) as Himself
- Deon Cole: Cole Hearted (2019) Writer
- grown-ish (2018) as Charlie Telphy
- Steve (2017) as Self
- The Standups (2017)
- The Female Brain (2017) as Steven
- Face Value (2017) as Self
- Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story (2017) as Self
- Angie Tribeca (2016) as DJ Tanner
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Disguised Contestant
- Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016) as Dante
- Deon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar (2016) as Himself
- Deon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar (2016) Writer
- Deon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar (2016) Executive Producer
- Lip Sync Battle (2015) as Self
- black-ish (2014) as Charlie Telphy
- Benched (2014) as Diamond
- Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special (2014) as Self
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Deon Cole's Black Box (2013) as Himself - Host
- Deon Cole's Black Box (2013) Writer
- Deon Cole's Black Box (2013) Executive Producer
- Deon Cole's Black Box (2013) Creator
- Mash Up (2012)
- Bill Bellamy: Crazy Sexy Dirty (2012) as Self
- Phunny Business: A Black Comedy (2012) as Self
- Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Gap Ad Commentator
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Conan (2010) Writer
- Team Coco Presents the Conan Writers Live (2010) as Self
- The League (2009) as Mugger
- Deon Cole: Sometimes I Get Real Deep with Stuff (2007) as Self
- Deon Cole: Sometimes I Get Real Deep with Stuff (2007) Writer
- A Get2Gether (2005) as Jesse
- The Evil One (2005) as Dejuan
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) as Customer Dante
- Barbershop (2002) as Customer Dante
- NAACP Image Awards as Self - Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Deon Cole best known for?
Deon Cole is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scary Movie (2026), Michael (2026), The Madness (2024), Survival of the Thickest (2023).
When and where was Deon Cole born?
Deon Cole was born on January 9, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Deon Cole have?
Deon Cole has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2026.
What is Deon Cole's background in cinema and television?
Deon Cole is an American actor and comedian. He is originally based out of Chicago. Cole is known for his work as a member of the writing staff of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and Conan. He is also a cast member on the sitcom Angie Tribeca.