Happy Cole

Happy Cole began his stand-up career in Tampa, Florida in 1983. His high energy delivery and fast-paced humor have long made him a favorite at comedy clubs, colleges, corporate events and on cruise ships.

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Moreover, his success at the Festival drew the attention of all kinds of major figures in the entertainment industry, including the producers of “Black is…” an award-winning CBC documentary series. This led to Happy being booked on “Black is…” as well as appearances on such U.S. television shows at NBC’s “Friday Night Lights” and the nationally syndicated “Showtime at the Apollo.” It also led to an invitation to perform at the Murphy’s Cat Laugh Festival in Kilkenny, Ireland hosted by Bill Murray.

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Happy’s television credits include U.S. television shows at NBC’s “Friday Night Lights” and the nationally syndicated “Showtime at the Apollo", the ACE Award-winning “Caroline’s Comedy Hour,” “Comic Strip Live,” “Evening at the Improv,” and “Comedy on the Road.”  Happy performed at the Murphy’s Cat Laugh Festival in Kilkenny, Ireland hosted by Bill Murray. 

 

 In addition to these and other stand-up programs, he has also accumulated TV credits as an actor, including a recurring role on Nickelodeon’s “Clarissa Explains it All” and Fox’s “Sea Quest",  the UPN Network pilot “Momz Home.” Cole was cast as the lead in two independent films, The Horizon Bleeds, and Harmony’s Run.

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For over four decades, Happy Cole has captivated audiences worldwide with his humor. Spanning the continents from Europe to North America and traversing the breadth of the United States from Los Angeles to New York, Happy has left his comedic mark. His universal appeal has brought laughter to people across the globe, solidifying his place as a versatile and beloved comedian.

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