The Simonetta Lein Show
Deon Cole
S6 • E20 Mar 27, 2024
Welcome back to the #TheSimonettaLeinShow today I am so thrilled to welcome American comedian, actor, and screenwriter, Deon Cole. Deon is best known for his role in the hit American sitcom, "black-ish", which ran from 2014 to 2022. The show earned Deon nominations for two NAACP Image Awards and two SAG-AFTRA Awards. In June of 2020, Deon also became the second panelist to win the Dorris Award on the ABC News version of "To Tell the Truth". Apart from his time on screen, Deon spent many years as a stand-up comedian and was a writer for #TheTonightShow with Conan O'Brien Team Coco. Deon most recently has two Netflix specials out, "Charleen's Boy" and "Cole Hearted", and is set to have a 3rd in the works, as part of the "Netflix is a Joke Fest 2024." Topics: In this heartfelt and sentimental interview Deon and I discuss what it was like writing for The Tonight Show, Deon's comedy special dedicated to his mother, Charleen, and what it's like to exude laughter when struggling with grief. Tune in... Fun Facts: Deon originally got started in comedy off a friend's bet to get on stage. Deon has quite the plethora of commercial cameos, all the way from Nissan to Old Spice, and Deon is the founder of his production company, Coled Blooded. SLTV and I would like to dedicate this episode to happy memories and family legacies. Credits: Executive Producer: Raphael Amabile Senior Production Manager: Kate Massih Production Company: Ausonia Partners LLC.
