Deon Cole
| Born | January 9, 1972 |
| Hometown | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
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Fans Shocked as Paul McCartney Makes Surprising Cameo on Stage at Unlikely Event
- The Beatles legend is apparently a fan of live comedy.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2018 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | black-ish | Nominated |
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- CelebrityMen's Journal
Paul McCartney Crashes Comedian’s Set After Both ‘Got High’ Backstage
Paul McCartney crashed Black-ish star Deon Cole’s stand-up set at the Hollywood Improv on Sept. 17 after both reportedly “got high” backstage. "I got high with my friend tonight, and we had a good time,” Cole told the crowd before telling them to “please give it up for my friend, Paul McCartney." ...
- EntertainmentDeadline
Leslie Jones & Deon Cole To Headline Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival
EXCLUSIVE: Leslie Jones and Deon Cole have been tapped to headline the second annual Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, which will take place September 27-29 at The Wharf and DC Improv. Jones, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, will perform on Sunday, September 29. Black-ish alum Cole will host the “Breakout Comedian of …
- EntertainmentVariety
BET Media Submits for More Emmys Than Ever Before: Ms. Pat, ‘Average Joe,’ ‘Diarra From Detroit’ and More Seek Nominations (EXCLUSIVE)
BET wants some Emmys. In a year where major streamers and legacy networks dominate the Emmy conversations, BET Media Group, which includes BET+ and BET Studios, has had a record-breaking year for its critically acclaimed content, such as Lee Daniels’ racy sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show,” the drama thriller “Average Joe” and the dark comedy …
- EntertainmentBlavity
‘Average Joe’ Renewed For Season 2 At BET+
Average Joe, the critically-acclaimed BET+ dramedy series starring Deon Cole, has been renewed for Season 2. Cole will return to reprise his role. Here’s the description: Inspired by the life of creator Robb Cullen, AVERAGE JOE is a darkly comedic, intense one-hour drama set in “The Hill” district of Pittsburgh. Blue-collar plumber, Joe Washington, discovers… Continue reading ‘Average Joe’ Renewed For Season 2 At BET+
- CelebrityEntertainment Weekly
Deon Cole heckled by good friend Sir Paul McCartney after they got 'too high' before his standup set
"Some of it bombed."
- EntertainmentTVLine.com
Average Joe Renewed for Season 2
BET+ is signing up for more Average Joe. The streamer has renewed the dramedy starring Deon Cole for Season 2, TVLine has learned. Inspired by creator Robb Cullen’s life, the story follows Joe, a blue-collar plumber who discovers that his recently deceased father lived a double life working for the Russian mob and stole millions …
- EntertainmentDeadline
‘Average Joe’ Starring Deon Cole Renewed For Season 2 By BET+
EXCLUSIVE: BET+ has picked up darkly comedic drama series Average Joe, headlined by Deon Cole, for a second season. Created by Robb Cullen, Average Joe was released June 26, 2023 to strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), quickly becoming the #1 scripted drama series on BET+ in its debut week. Season 2 is slated to …
- EntertainmentKARK
Martin Lawrence bringing comedy tour to Simmons Bank Arena in 2025
Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence is the latest comedy act added to the lineup at Simmons Bank Arena.
- CelebrityThe Hollywood Reporter
Jonathan Majors’ Red Carpet Return and 8 Other Things You Didn’t See on TV at the NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP’s 55th annual Image Awards marked the end to the months-long awards season and it went out with a bang, with stars like Oprah Winfrey and Usher, Oscar nominees including Sterling K. Brown and Jeffrey Wright, and Hall of Fame inductees like New Edition showing up for the glittering event at the Shrine Auditorium …
