Cole Doman

Acting

Cole Doman

Born 1993-03-13 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Cole Doman is a trained stage and film actor living in Brooklyn, NY. During his time in Chicago, he worked with Drury Lane Oakbrook, Chicago Shakespeare, Chicago Dramatists, and studied at the School at Steppenwolf under Amy Morton, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Michael Patrick Thornton, and more. Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune named Cole among the "Hot New Faces of Chicago Theater" in 2016. He made his film debut as the titular role in the critically acclaimed Henry Gamble's Birthday Party directed by Stephen Cone. He has profiles with IndieWire, OUT, Milk.xyz, and was featured as one of "Best Breakout Performances of 2016" by The Film Stage. This year he has guest starred on NBC's Chicago P.D. and HBO Max's Equal from executive producers Jim Parsons & Greg Berlanti. Most recently, he can be seen in Uncle Frank (Sundance 2020) as young Frank Bledsoe played by Paul Bettany from writer/director Alan Ball now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Acting credits

Uncle Frank poster
7.3

In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover Walid.

Uncle Frank

2020

The Mastermind poster
5.7

In a sedate Massachusetts suburb circa 1970, unemployed family man and amateur art thief J.B. Mooney sets out on his first heist. With the museum cased and accomplices recruited, he has an airtight plan. Or so he thinks.

The Mastermind

2025

HVAC poster
NR

In a blue-collar Missouri town, a 13-year-old HVAC apprentice grappling with confusing desires becomes entangled in a surreal, dangerous encounter at the local theatre—where longing and innocence bleed together in one irreversible night.

HVAC

2026

Mutt poster
6.0

Over the course of a single hectic day in New York City, three people from Feña's past are thrust back into his life: his foreign father, his straight ex-boyfriend, and his 13-year old half-sister. Having lost touch since transitioning from female to male, Feña must navigate the new dynamics of these old relationships while tackling the day-to-day challenges that come with living a life in-between.

Mutt

2023

Before I Do poster
NR

A lakeside bachelor party weekend devolves into chaos when the groom and his best man’s past romantic feelings reignite, entangling the wedding party in the pre-wedding drama.

Before I Do

2026

Henry Gamble's Birthday Party poster
6.0

Unfolding over the course of one very eventful day in his life, at 17-year-old preacher’s kid Henry's afternoon birthday pool party, the guests include an assortment of grown-ups from the family church, as well as Henry’s secular and religious teen friends — including the closeted young Logan, who clearly has eyes for Henry.

Henry Gamble's Birthday Party

2015

Knave poster
NR

A jealous and overprotective friend who wants his Queen to himself clears out anyone who takes up her time.

Knave

2018

My First Film poster
7.0

Vita revisits her first attempt at filmmaking 15 years prior. Shooting a semi-autobiographical film starring her friend Dina, Vita’s eager but inexperienced approach causes the production to spiral into chaos, leading to significant disruptions and a near-fatal accident.

My First Film

2024

He Won't Belong poster
8.0

In the midst of a storm, on a desolate strip of California's lost coast, two strangers begin to uncover each other's past.

He Won't Belong

2023

My First Film - Behind the Scenes poster
7.0

Behind the scenes of MY FIRST FILM, Zia Anger’s meta-fiction debut, with in-depth interviews and never-before-seen footage. In this exclusive featurette, director Zia Anger, cinematographer Ashley Connor, and lead actress Odessa Young reflect on the tumultuous journey of making MY FIRST FILM, from the chaotic original production to its rebirth in this new adaptation. Discover the creative challenges, personal insights, and untold stories that shaped this groundbreaking film.

My First Film - Behind the Scenes

2024

Haze poster
NR

A young journalist returns home to investigate unsolved deaths at an abandoned psychiatric center. As he dances with the shadows of his past, and a mysterious new man in his life, his family’s history and the town's secrets begin to converge.

Haze

2024

Bust poster
NR

A trans cop with the New York City Police Department goes undercover to make a drug bust.

Bust

2024

Gorilla Gorilla poster
NR

After her divisive debut feature, Anne, an up-and-coming filmmaker, sets out to make her sophomore film, In Memory of Anne Heche. However things quickly take a turn for the worse as scenes go awry, actors drop out, and Anne’s prickly friendship with her lead actress becomes increasingly toxic.

Gorilla Gorilla

2026

But He's Gay poster
NR

Maeve kills the vibe when she confronts her ex-boyfriend at a party.

But He's Gay

2024

Starfuckers poster
5.8

An intimate evening between a film director and an escort is disrupted when a familiar face arrives.

Starfuckers

2022

Gussy poster
6.2

As children, Miles and Rocky hunted a monster they thought they saw in the woods. Twenty years later, they're still searching.

Gussy

2022