Deon Cole
Known for
Wherever the work plays, Deon Cole is a familiar face whose face is familiar even to people who have not seen the films. Audiences also know him from 'Scary Movie'. Fame came later than the first credit by a wide margin. The run of work now stretches over 24 years. Playing Don King in 'Michael' took the name well past his home market.
Deon Cole
21 Movies
14 Series
Wherever the work plays, Deon Cole is a familiar face whose face is familiar even to people who have not seen the films. Audiences also know him from 'Scary Movie'. Fame came later than the first credit by a wide margin. The run of work now stretches over 24 years. Playing Don King in 'Michael' took the name well past his home market.
Movies
Plays Pastor Prime
Scary Movie
2026
Plays Don King
Michael
2026
Plays Alfonso
The Color Purple
2023
Plays Wiley Escoe
The Harder They Fall
2021
Plays Demetrius
You People
2023
Plays Customer Dante
Barbershop
2002
Plays Dante
Barbershop: The Next Cut
2016
Plays Customer Dante
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
2004
Plays Dan
Friendsgiving
2020
Plays Nico
2 Minutes of Fame
2020
Producer
Plays Chad
I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking)
2023
Plays Marshall Stone
Holiday Rush
2019
Plays Steven
The Female Brain
2017
Plays Davis
A Snowy Day in Oakland
2023
Plays Jesse
A Get2Gether
2005
Plays Norman
Welcome Matt
2021
TV Shows
Writer
Conan
2010
Plays Charlie Telphy
black-ish
2014
Plays Charlie Telphy
grown-ish
2018
Plays DJ Tanner
Angie Tribeca
2016
Plays Dave (voice)
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
2020
Plays Joe Washington
Average Joe
2023
Plays Self
Face Value
2017
Plays Uncle Richard Jr. (voice)
Lil Kev
2025
Plays Kwesi Dupree
The Madness
2024
Plays Self - Panelist
To Tell the Truth
2016
Plays Lamar
Survival of the Thickest
2023
Plays Diamond
Benched
2014
Plays Pastor Venmo Stacks
A Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
Plays Caleb
Crutch
2025
Plays Mugger
The League
2009
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Scary Movie
Full Filmography
Scary Movie
Pastor Prime
2026
Film
Michael
Don King
2026
Film
Crutch
Caleb · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Lil Kev
Uncle Richard Jr. (voice) · 10 episodes
2025–
TV
The Madness
Kwesi Dupree · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
Deon Cole: Ok, Mister
Self
2024
Film
The Color Purple
Alfonso
2023
Film
Survival of the Thickest
Lamar · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
Average Joe
Joe Washington · 18 episodes
2023–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Deon Cole and where are they from?
Deon Cole is 54 years old, born on January 9, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Deon Cole?
Deon Cole is best known for roles in Michael, Scary Movie, The Harder They Fall.
How many movies has Deon Cole been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Deon Cole has appeared in 17 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Deon Cole's first movie?
The career of Deon Cole began with Barbershop (2002).
What is Deon Cole's most recent movie or series?
Deon Cole's most recent release is Scary Movie, which premiered on June 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Deon Cole appeared in?
On television, Deon Cole has appeared in black-ish, Conan, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, The League.
Deon Cole
1972-01-09 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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).