Deon Cole is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer who currently stars in the critically acclaimed BET + series, AVERAGE JOE. Deon stars as Alfonso in Amblin/Warner Bros. THE COLOR PURPLE, directed by Blitz Bazawule, opposite Taraji P. Henson, Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, Aunjanue Ellis, Halle Bailey, and H.E.R.