Deon Cole is an American actor and comedian who has appeared in numerous television shows and films over the past couple decades. He is best known for his recurring role as Charlie Telphy on the ABC sitcom Black-ish. Cole is not currently married and does not have a wife. However, he has been romantically linked to a few different women over the years.
Deon Cole’s Early Life and Career
Deon Cole was born on January 24, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois. He became interested in comedy while attending Illinois State University in the early 1990s. After graduating college, Cole began performing stand-up comedy regularly at clubs in Chicago.
In the late 1990s, he moved to Los Angeles to further pursue comedy and acting. Cole started landing small roles in television shows like The Parkers, That’s So Raven, and Drake & Josh. His breakout role came in 2009 when he was cast as Charlie Telphy on the TBS sitcom House of Payne.
Cole appeared as Charlie on House of Payne for over 100 episodes until 2011. Around this same time, he also began doing stand-up comedy sets on late night talk shows like Conan and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. This exposure helped raise Cole’s profile within the entertainment industry.
Deon Cole on Black-ish and Other Roles
In 2014, Deon Cole landed his biggest role yet – Charlie Telphy on the new ABC comedy Black-ish. He has appeared as Charlie, the co-worker and friend of Anthony Anderson’s character Andre “Dre” Johnson, in over 150 episodes. This long-running role has earned Cole three NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
In addition to Black-ish, Cole has taken on small roles in numerous films such as Barbershop (2002), The DUFF (2015), and Mother’s Day (2016). He also hosted the game show Face Value on BET in 2017. And in 2022, Cole starred in his own Netflix comedy special Charleen’s Boy.
Deon Cole’s Relationship History
Deon Cole has never been married and does not currently have a wife. However, he has been linked to a few different women over the past decade.
In 2011 and 2012, gossip outlets reported that Cole was dating actress Sanaa Lathan. The two worked together on episodes of Family Guy where Lathan voiced Donna Tubbs-Brown. Neither ever confirmed the relationship.
In 2015, Cole began a long-term relationship with model Christina Evangeline. She is likely Cole’s most high-profile romance to date. Evangeline has modeled for brands like Calvin Klein and Pantene. She earned media attention as the fiancée of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner from 2009 until his death in 2017.
Cole and Evangeline reportedly dated for two years until 2017. The comedian said that the relationship taught him to keep his personal life more private moving forward.
Most recently, Cole was rumored to be dating CNN political commentator Angela Rye in 2019. The two reportedly met at a Congressional Black Caucus event in Washington D.C. in September 2018. However, neither confirmed they were officially an item and they seemed to stop seeing each other after a few months.
What Deon Cole Has Said About Marriage
Although Deon Cole has never been married, it does not appear to be something he is completely opposed to. In a 2016 interview with VladTV, Cole said:
“I believe in marriage…I just don’t believe in bad ones…I don’t want to get married just to say I’m married.”
He went on to explain that both his parents and grandparents had long, loving marriages. So he wants to find that same kind of lifelong partnership before getting married.
In an interview with radio host Angie Martinez from around the same time, Cole revealed:
“I amma find that girl that make me wanna change my whole life around.”
So it seems that it is not necessarily marriage that Cole has been avoiding all these years. He just has not met the right woman who he wants to commit the rest of his life to yet.
Who Is Deon Cole Dating in 2022?
As of late 2022, there are no reports about who Deon Cole is currently dating. The 50-year-old actor and comedian seems to be single.
However, during an interview on The Breakfast Club radio show in May 2022, Cole expressed interest in eventually settling down. He said he is now looking for a partner to “grow old with.”
Only time will tell if Cole ends up finding that special someone he wants to marry. He seems to be open to marriage but just highly selective when it comes to choosing a wife.
Conclusion
In summary, Deon Cole does not currently have a wife. The actor and comedian has never been married despite dating a number of different women over the years, including Sanaa Lathan, Christina Evangeline, and Angela Rye.
Cole has said he believes in marriage but only wants to do it once with the perfect partner. At age 50, he appears to still be looking for that lifelong commitment. But if the right woman came along, it seems Cole would not be against getting married.
Until that time comes, Cole seems content focusing on his thriving comedy and acting career. His role on ABC’s hit show Black-ish has made him a household name. And he continues doing stand-up tours across the country as well. Even without a wife, Cole remains a successful and highly respected figure in the entertainment industry.