Comedian, actor, writer & a first class presenter, Cole Parker came to the comedy circuit in 2000, receiving great acclaim.
In 2000 he was nominated the UK's best new comedian. Cole now regularly plays the premier comedy clubs throughout the UK & overseas and is without doubt on of the hardest working and most sought after Circuit comedian in the UK. He has a reputation as highly original, and a real crowd-pleaser. His humour is often Dark, always intelligent, and is delivered with spoonfuls of charm and wit. His down to earth attitude means he can relate to any audience. Coles talents are widely used in Corporate bookings and he is equally well sought for the after Dinner market.
A knowledgeable and passionate music fan, Cole has hosted 'Jersey LIVE!' for four years since its inception in 2003 - performing alongside the cream of the British and international A -list music industry. Having a massive bank of material and being able to relate to a wide demographic has made Cole a popular and regular festival fixture. He has compered the Reading festival for an unprecedented three years running and also played the Glastonbury, Leeds, Edinburgh, Bugjam and Big Chill festivals.
Cole has four television shows currently in development. He has also written for several top name comedians & played alongside: Harry Hill, Jonny Vegas, Ardal O'Hanlon, Ed Byrne, Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jeff Green, Craig Charles, Al Murray & Ross Noble.
As an actor Cole has played an assortment of 'straight' roles, including appearances in The Bill (ITV), Eastenders (BBC 1) and The Buddha of Suburbia (BBC1). Films include Roman Polanski 'She's Been Away' & theatrical productions include 'Midsummer Nights Dream' in Holland Park.
Television Credits - Presenting
The Ultimate Gambler - (15 episodes) Bravo Television
Radio includes
Radio BBC Radio 6 Music - (writing/co-presenting with Craig Charles)
BBC Radio 7 Spanking New
XFM - (guest)
BBC London - (guest)
LBC - (guest)
Television credits - Acting
The Bill, ITV, role of Paul Devizes (drug dealer & grass)
Eastenders, BBC1, role of Kev' (drug dealer)
Buddha of Suburbia, BBC1 - role of Simon.
Inspector Sheikh, BBC 1 (sitcom pilot).
Grange Hill, BBC1
Government anti-smoking advert
Government army recruitment advert
N Power cricket idents for Sky
Feature Films
She's Been Away, Directed by Roman Polanski (starring Dame Peggy Ashcroft & Edward Fox).
Object of Beauty (starring Andie MacDowell, John Malkovich & Joss Ackland) - role of Paul.
Stage - Acting
Midsummer Night's Dream (Holland Park) Bugsy Malone - UK tour
RegularComedy Clubs
Comedy Store
Jongleurs
Avalon University circuit Up The Creek
Jaggers Comedy Club (Bournemouth)
Off The Kerb - University circuit
London's Comedy Café
Lee Hurst's Backyard comedy club
Banana Cabaret
Rawhide
Ha Bloody Ha
Crack Comedy Club
Roar With Laughter
It's a Scream
Comedy Club UK
Corporate
Lloyds TSB
The British-American Project
Norwich FC
Wimbledon FC
AXA Insurance
West Ham United FC Supporters Club
Edgbaston Cricket Club
Edgbaston Golf Club
Various Cambridge Balls and functions
"Quite simply, the finest alternative comedian there is" Ian Cognito
"Consistently funny…." The Independent
"Wonderful, upfront, hilarious…'" Evening Standard
"What can I say, Cole Parker is always on the Mark". Justin Julgard Bournemouth Comedy Club.
