Tony Award-Winning Comedian, Actor & Playwright Known for "Oh, Mary!"
Cole Escola Biography
Cole Escola, a multifaceted talent, has gained recognition across several spheres of entertainment. As a comedian, actor, singer, and playwright, Escola's versatility is evident in their impressive portfolio. In television, they are recognized for their roles in the series "Difficult People," "At Home with Amy Sedaris," "Search Party," and "Big Mouth." Besides acting, Escola has also lent their voice to characters in animated series like "Craig of the Creek" and "What We Do in the Shadows." Their recent engagements include projects such as "Life & Beth," "The Girls on the Bus," and "Fantasmas," which aired throughout 2024. In 2025, it was announced that they were cast as a series regular in Netflix's live adaptation of "One Piece."
Escola's prowess extends to the stage, where they have both written and starred in the Broadway play "Oh, Mary!" which opened in 2024. This debut marked a significant milestone in their career, earning them a place in the TIME 100 Next list of the world's most influential rising leaders in the same year. In addition to this, their work on "Oh, Mary!" has received multiple accolades, including nominations for two Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Escola won the Tony for Best Leading Actor in a Play, making him the first nonbinary actor to win in that cateogry. Escola's individual performance was also recognized, leading to their win of the John Gassner Award at the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards.
Escola's contribution to the field of comedy has not gone unnoticed. They were nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award in 2020 for their work on "At Home with Amy Sedaris," and subsequently won the award in 2021. Their work on the comedy series "Hacks" in 2022 was also critically acclaimed, winning multiple awards, including Comedy Series and New Series. Other notable accolades include a Queerty Award nomination for Best TV Performance for "Search Party" and the 2025 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Broadway Production for "Oh, Mary!"
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