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Great comics are born, not made. Born into his ingenious, B. Cole has redefined the elements of comedy since the early 1990s. His unique stand-up routines and independent films earned him critical acclaim from audiences around the world. As one of the funniest and intelligent performers to emerge from Chicago, as Comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director B. Cole is destined for stardom.
While touring the university and arena circuit, B. Cole honed and developed his comedic gift. However, he initially came to the forefront of stardom on BET Comic View in 1993. His performances gathered him more invitations to re-appear on BET Comic View during the 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 seasons. He even won an hour special as a finalist in 1996.
Success from the Comic View appearances led to the demand for B. Cole throughout the comic world. In 1999, B. Cole elevated his stardom with a movie based on his signature Poem “I’m in Love with A Crack Head,” which he starred, wrote, directed, and produced. Success from the movie short gave him notoriety and acceptance from his peers as a writer, producer, and director.
B. Cole continues to act and perform his comedy regularly, both nationally and abroad. His material is available online, on DVD and Video Release. B. Cole is at the top of his comedic game appearing on Bill Bellamy’s “Who Got Jokes” on TV One and the HBO hit series, Def Comedy Jam.
2008 HBO - Def Comedy Jam Hosted by DL Hughley
2007 TV One - Bill Bellamy's "Who Got Jokes"
2000 BET Comic View Hosted by Bruce-Bruce
1999 BET Live From LA Hosted by Michael Collier
1999 BET Comic View Hosted by Lester Barry
1998 BET Comic View Hosted by Gary Owens
1996 BET Comic View Hosted by Don Curry - Grand Stand Winner
1994 BET Comic View Hosted by Cedric “The Entertainer”
1993 BET Comic View Hosted by DL Hughley
2007 - "Past Due" - Writer/Producer/Actor
2006 - "A Get 2gether" - Writer/Producer/Actor
2002 - Barber Shop I - Extra
1999 - "I’m In Love With A Crack Head" - Director/Producer/Writer/Actor
Jokes And Notes - Chicago - Headliner
Caroline's - New York - Headliner
Comic Strip - Alberta Canada - Headliner
Improv - Cleveland/Chicago - Headliner
Uptown Comedy Club - Atlanta - Headliner
Riddles Comedy Club - Tinley Park, IL - Headliner
Comedy Act Theater - LA - Feature
Chris Tucker's Comedy Cafe' - Atlanta - Headliner
Juke Box Comedy Club - Peoria, IL - Headliner
Just Joking Comedy Club – Waukeegan, IL – Headliner
Arie Crown Theater - Chicago - Feature
State Theater - Minnesota - Headliner
Orpheum Theater - Minnesota - Headliner
Harold Washington Theater - Chicago - Host/Feature
Star Plaza Theater - Merriville, IN - Feature
Fox Theater - St. Louis, MO - Feature
Civic Center - Peoria, IL - Headliner
Atrium Theater - Atlanta - Feature
Riverside Theater - Milwaukee, WI - Headliner
Chicago Theater - Chicago, IL - Feature
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