Barney and Deborah Cole
Deborah Taylor Cole (born May 24, 1998 in Dallas, Texas)[1] is an American actress who portrayed Emma in seasons 12-13 of Barney & Friends.
Career[]
Barney[]
Auditions[]
Cole, alongside her sister Elizabeth Cole, auditioned for Barney & Friends at the age of eight and was called to audition four times with the first callback having her to sing "If I Only Have A Heart" from The Wizard Of Oz to Fred Holmes. Cole officially landed the role of "Emma" at the age of nine.
Barney & Friends[]
Cole portrayed as Emma between the age of nine to twelve for two seasons, as well some couple home videos until 2011.
Post-Barney[]
In March 2022, Deborah Cole appeared on Purple Roads Podcast with Carey Stinson.
Personal Life[]
Barney[]
Cole and her younger siblings grew up watching Barney & Friends.
Trivia[]
- Cole's sister Elizabeth Cole appeared in the material content during Season 14 of Barney & Friends
- Prior to being on Barney, Cole knew Juli Erickson, who portrayed Anna Maria in the episode "Venice, Anyone?: Italy", as her mentor from when Cole did musical theater.
Videos[]
Interviews[]
Purple Roads Ninety Nine - Deborah Cole - "Emma" Barney & Friends