[5] He has appeared frequently in comedic bits for both broadcasts, and he has, along with the rest of the staff, received two Primetime Emmy nominations.

Cole is part of a television ad campaign for Old Spice body wash, alongside actress/comedian Gabrielle Dennis.

[citation needed] Cole has a recurring role on the ABC sitcom Black-ish as Charlie Telphy.

[citation needed] Cole has performed stand up on other programs such as John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show, Mash Up and Lopez Tonight.

[citation needed] On May 6, 2023, Cole received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from his alma mater Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas.