Deon Cole Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth
Deon Cole is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and screenwriter. He is best known for his role as Charlie Telphy on the ABC sitcom Black-ish and for his work as a writer and performer on Conan O’Brien’s late-night shows.
Deon Anthony Cole was born on January 9, 1972, in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, USA. he is 54 years old. His nationality is American, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Thornridge High School; Philander Smith College (Acting)
Career
Cole began performing stand-up comedy in Chicago after a friend bet him $50 that he would not get on stage. He built his reputation on the local comedy circuit before gaining national attention.
He joined the writing staff of The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien (2009–2010) and continued with Conan (2010 onward), appearing in on-camera bits and earning Primetime Emmy nominations as part of the writing team. He also created and starred in the short-lived sketch series Deon Cole’s Black Box (TBS, 2013).
His breakthrough acting role came as Charlie Telphy on ABC’s Black-ish (2014–2022), which earned him NAACP Image Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. He appeared in the spin-off Grown-ish and starred in Angie Tribeca (2016–2018). Additional credits include the Barbershop film series, Netflix stand-up specials such as Cole Hearted and Workin’ It Out, the series Average Joe, and various film and television roles. He continues to tour as a stand-up comedian and take on acting projects.
Personal Life
Deon Cole is a single father to one son, Dylan. He keeps details about his son’s mother private and has never been publicly married. He has spoken about the importance of fatherhood in his life and comedy. His mother, Charleen, played a significant role in his upbringing.
Physical Appearance
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight
80–83 kg (176–183 lbs)
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Black (often bald or closely cropped)
Body Type
Average / athletic build
Deon Cole Net Worth
Public estimates of Deon Cole’s net worth typically range from around $5 million to $10 million. His income comes from stand-up tours, television acting and writing, comedy specials, film roles, and related entertainment work. Exact figures are not officially confirmed.
Social Media Presence
Instagram: @deoncole (primary account featuring comedy clips, personal updates, and professional news)
FAQs
When was Deon Cole born and how old is he?
He was born on January 9, 1972, and is 54 years old
