15 Facts About Neil Cole

Neil Cole was born on 1 March 1972 and is an English television presenter, comedian, radio broadcaster and actor.

Neil Cole studied English and French Literature at Bristol University.

Neil Cole returned to the stand-up circuit as a solo comic in February 2007, and supported Russell Brand on his UK Tour over the summer 2007, as well as MCing live music events at the Royal Albert Hall.

Neil Cole was one of the first UK comedians to perform at the improvised stand-up phenomenon Set-List in Edinburgh and subsequently in London.

Neil Cole was a founder member of London sketch team The Pros From Dover alongside Phil Whelans and Richard Glover, and occasionally still guests with them.

In 2017 and 2018 Neil Cole was a core cast member of Slattery Night Fever, a regular improvised comedy show on London's off-West End, directed by Lesley Ann Albiston and credited with the comeback of Tony Slattery.

Neil Cole was the series writer for Ultimate Rush, an adventure sports documentary series produced by Red Bull Media House for its final two seasons.

Neil Cole produced and reported for Formula E, World Series by Renault and World Touring Car Championship.

Neil Cole has previously worked for BBC, ITV, Channel 4, MTV, AXN, UKTV, Extreme Sports Channel, The Audi Channel and Sky One.

Neil Cole has reported on location from major international events, including the London 2012 Olympic Games, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the Race of Champions, the MTV Europe Music Awards, UK National Table Tennis Championships, the World Rally Championship and World Cup Skateboarding.

Neil Cole won the Best Actor award at the Unrestricted View Horror Film Festival 2016 for his role as Pete in British comedy horror feature film Stag Hunt, starring alongside Mackenzie Astin.

Neil Cole played a Radio DJ in feature film Borrowed Time and Captain William in feature film Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion.

Neil Cole has appeared in leading roles including: Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hal in Loot, Nero in Britannicus, Wilson in The Ruffian on the Stair, Willie in Blue Remembered Hills, Mephistopheles in Dr Faustus, and various characters in Mamet's Edmond.

Neil Cole has played The Darkness in cult comedy Umbrage Swain and the Magical Diamond of Ramtutiti in London's Off-West End.

In 2024 Neil Cole has appeared three times on BBC Radio London as an expert correspondent.