Deon Cole

Actor · Born January 9, 1972 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Deon Cole is an American actor, comedian, and comedy writer. Originally based out of Chicago, he is best known as a member of the writing staff of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009–2010) and subsequently Conan (2010–present) and also for being a cast member on the sitcom Angie Tribeca (2016–present).

Acted in 34

2020s

2026
Scary Movie
Pastor Prime
43
Michael
Don King
61
2025
Crutch
Caleb · 1 episode
49
Lil Kev
Uncle Richard Jr. (voice) · 10 episodes
2024
The Madness
Kwesi Dupree · 8 episodes
64
2023
The Color Purple
Alfonso
72
Survival of the Thickest
Lamar · 2 episodes
73
Average Joe
Joe Washington · 18 episodes
73
A Snowy Day in Oakland
Davis
I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking)
Chad
65
You People
Demetrius
51
2021
The Harder They Fall
Wiley Escoe
71
Welcome Matt
Norman
2020
Friendsgiving
Dan
39
I Can See Your Voice
TV · 3 Seasons · Reality TV
62
2 Minutes of Fame
Nico
57
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
Dave (voice) · 30 episodes
83

2010s

2019
Holiday Rush
Marshall Stone
52
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Pastor Venmo Stacks · 1 episode
74
2018
grown-ish
Charlie Telphy · 41 episodes
69
2017
The Standups
TV · 3 Seasons · Comedy
64
The Female Brain
Steven
2016
Barbershop: The Next Cut
Dante
68
Angie Tribeca
DJ Tanner · 31 episodes
69
2014
Benched
Diamond · 1 episode
70
black-ish
Charlie Telphy · 151 episodes
72
2012
Mash Up
TV
2010
Conan
Gap Ad Commentator, Self · 1 episode
79

2000s

2009
The League
Mugger · 1 episode
80
2005
A Get2Gether
Jesse
The Evil One
Dejuan
2004
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Customer Dante
61
2002
Barbershop
Customer Dante
68

No release date

Grown Ups 3
Movie

Wrote 6

2020s

2024
Deon Cole: Ok, Mister
Writer
2023
The Improv: 60 and Still Standing
Writer
2022
Deon Cole: Charleen's Boy
Writer
69

2010s

2019
Deon Cole: Cole Hearted
Writer
68
2016
Deon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar
Writer
2010
Conan
Writer
79

Produced 3

2020s

2010s

2016
Deon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar
Executive Producer

Appearances29

2020s

2024
Deon Cole: Ok, Mister
Self
2023
The Improv: 60 and Still Standing
Self
Out of the Loop
Self
2022
Deon Cole: Charleen's Boy
Self
69
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self · 1 episode
47
Sherri
Self - Guest · 1 episode
47
So Dumb It's Criminal Hosted by Snoop Dogg
Self · 2 episodes
black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special
Self
2021
Friday Night Vibes
Self - Host · 21 episodes
Name That Tune
Self - Contestant · 1 episode
59
2020
The Cabin with Bert Kreischer
Self · 1 episode
67
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Self

2010s

2019
Deon Cole: Cole Hearted
Himself
68
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Self · 1 episode
20
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 3 episodes
60
Lights Out with David Spade
Self - Panelist · 1 episode
74
2017
Face Value
Self · 12 episodes
Steve
Self · 1 episode
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story
Self
2016
The $100,000 Pyramid
Self · 1 episode
Deon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar
Himself
To Tell the Truth
Self - Panelist, Self - Disguised Contestant · 3 episodes
63
2015
Lip Sync Battle
Self · 1 episode
70
2014
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special
Self
2013
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self · 1 episode
70
2012
Bill Bellamy: Crazy Sexy Dirty
Self
Phunny Business: A Black Comedy
Self
2011
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
Self

No release date

NAACP Image Awards
Self - Host · 1 episode