Deon Cole

Deon Cole

Birth : 1972-01-09, Chicago, Illinois, USA

History

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).

Profile

Deon Cole

Movies

The Color Purple
Alfonso
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
A Snowy Day in Oakland
Davis
A Snowy Day in Oakland - A magical urban tale about a beautiful psychologist from San Francisco who decides to end a stalled romance with her longtime, high-profile, psychiatrist, boyfriend/business partner. She moves on with her life by opening her own private practice in a vacant, street-front office space in the middle of a small, commercial block located across the bay in Oakland, turning the predominately African-American and psychologically ignored neighborhood on its emotional ear.
I’m Fine (Thanks For Asking)
Producer
When a recently widowed mother becomes houseless, she convinces her 8-year-old daughter that they are only camping for fun while working to get them off the streets.
I’m Fine (Thanks For Asking)
Executive Producer
When a recently widowed mother becomes houseless, she convinces her 8-year-old daughter that they are only camping for fun while working to get them off the streets.
I’m Fine (Thanks For Asking)
Chad
When a recently widowed mother becomes houseless, she convinces her 8-year-old daughter that they are only camping for fun while working to get them off the streets.
You People
Demetrius
A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.
Deon Cole: Charleen's Boy
Self
In an electric stand-up special, Deon Cole ponders romance, racist hotel showers, post-coital bedtime prayers and why he loves women of a certain age.
black-ish: A Celebration – An ABC News Special
Self
An exclusive look at final table read and original audition tapes; interviews with cast, crew and guest stars of the show's eight seasons.
The Harder They Fall
Wiley Escoe
Gunning for revenge, outlaw Nat Love saddles up with his gang to take down enemy Rufus Buck, a ruthless crime boss who just got sprung from prison.
Welcome Matt
Norman
Matt, a well known writer and director, suffers a traumatic experience, that leads to him being deathly afraid to go outside. Therefore he decides to attempt to write, direct, and star in a feature film, all from his apartment.
Deon Cole: Workin' It Out
Himself
This is a raw and unfiltered look at the set Deon Cole was working on prior to quarantine at the Hollywood Improv. This is not a comedy special, it's a rare and funny look into the craft and development of jokes night after night. We don't often get to see the inner workings of a stand-up set, and from the mind of Deon Cole, and this is something not to be missed.
Friendsgiving
Dan
Newly-divorced actress Molly, her recently-dumped lesbian best friend Abby and Molly’s mother Helen host a dysfunctional, comical and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner for their motley crew of close friends and strange acquaintances.
2 Minutes of Fame
Nico
An up-and-coming stand-up comic moves to L.A. to pursue a film career after video clips of his act make him an online sensation.
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Self
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.
Holiday Rush
Marshall Stone
After his sudden firing, a popular radio DJ moves in with his aunt, bringing along his four spoiled children, and a plan to return to the airwaves.
Deon Cole: Cole Hearted
Writer
Embracing his belief that comedy is the last raw form of expression, Deon Cole explains the right time to thank Jesus and the wrong time to say "welp.".
Deon Cole: Cole Hearted
Himself
Embracing his belief that comedy is the last raw form of expression, Deon Cole explains the right time to thank Jesus and the wrong time to say "welp.".
The Female Brain
Steven
The neurological inner workings of romantic relationships between men and women are studied for science.
Deon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar
Executive Producer
Stand-up veteran Deon Cole dazzles the crowd with his sharp jokes and easy charm in his first hour-long special. He pontificates on subjects ranging from the endless uses for plastic bags to how he knows he's aging to why we'll never have another black president. Cole's observations about race, society, and everyday life are often absurd and always intelligent.
Deon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar
Writer
Stand-up veteran Deon Cole dazzles the crowd with his sharp jokes and easy charm in his first hour-long special. He pontificates on subjects ranging from the endless uses for plastic bags to how he knows he's aging to why we'll never have another black president. Cole's observations about race, society, and everyday life are often absurd and always intelligent.
Deon Cole: Cole-Blooded Seminar
Himself
Stand-up veteran Deon Cole dazzles the crowd with his sharp jokes and easy charm in his first hour-long special. He pontificates on subjects ranging from the endless uses for plastic bags to how he knows he's aging to why we'll never have another black president. Cole's observations about race, society, and everyday life are often absurd and always intelligent.
Barbershop: The Next Cut
Dante
To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. As the battle of the sexes rages on, a different kind of conflict has taken over Chicago. Crime and gangs are on the rise, leaving Calvin worried about the fate of his son. Together, the friends come up with a bold plan to take back their beloved neighborhood.
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special
Himself
Worlds collide as the stars of Comedy Central come together for the first ever All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special. Starring John Michael Higgins, this night of seasonal celebration features a variety of Comedy Central personalities presenting the most awesome Advent calendar ever.
Bill Bellamy: Crazy Sexy Dirty
Himself
Filmed live in Los Angeles, Bellamy gives a terrific performance, engaging the audience on such topics as sex chat rooms, killer whales and their trainers,nJay-Z and Beyonce, making it rain in strip clubs and more.
Phunny Business: A Black Comedy
Self
A bittersweet valentine to All Jokes Aside, a little known, but extremely influential, black-owned Comedy Club. Comedy, race and Chicago politics collided at this cultural gem and we hope our humorous telling of this story will provoke discussion, and in some small way, promote a greater understanding between the races.
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
Self
A documentary that follows the former Tonight Show. Filmed during Conan’s ”Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television” comedy tour, after his departure from the Tonight Show, takes viewers into an intimate journey of O’Brien’s life.
Deon Cole: Sometimes I Get Real Deep with Stuff
Writer
Deon Cole examines what he loves about a vodka cranberry, gives drug dealers a talking to and remembers living with his mom.
Deon Cole: Sometimes I Get Real Deep with Stuff
Self
Deon Cole examines what he loves about a vodka cranberry, gives drug dealers a talking to and remembers living with his mom.
A Get2Gether
Jesse
Hoping to score some time with his girlfriend, a young man throws a get together. Instead, everyone in the ‘hood turns up for an epic house party.
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Customer Dante
The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.
Barbershop
Customer Dante
A day in the life of a barbershop on the south side of Chicago. Calvin, who inherited the struggling business from his deceased father, views the shop as nothing but a burden and waste of his time. After selling the shop to a local loan shark, Calvin slowly begins to see his father's vision and legacy and struggles with the notion that he just sold it out.
Action #1
Nic Cage
A comic book store-owner assembles five smart and equally geeky associates to pull off the heist of a lifetime- stealing the most valuable comic from Nicholas Cage and holding it for ransom.