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Jul 13, 2015 · The Peter Paige drama in season one introduced Cole — a transitioning, transgender young man played by transgender actor Tom Phelan. The character was first introduced when Callie ( Maia...
Oct 27, 2016 · Tom Phelan made headlines becoming the first transgender teen actor to portray a transgender teen on a major network show, ABC Family’s groundbreaking series “The Fosters.” Credits with Pasadena’s Theatre 360 include Hair, Spring Awakening, The Authors’ Voice and School for Scandal.
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Feb 17, 2014 · 17-year old trans teen Tom Phelan was picked to play Cole and has brought a great level of depth (and great, curly hair!) to the role. We can only hope that once Callie gets her issues figured out and returns to the Foster's home, we will continue to see Cole’s journey.
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Feb 27, 2014 · Though a young actor, they (Phelan prefers gender-neutral pronouns) don't disappoint as a fierce and guarded Cole. They skillfully brood, bristle, explode and eventually reveal a tender heart ...
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Oct 24, 2018 · In this episode of 'Broadly Hotline,' host Bunny Michaels meets with 'The Fosters' break-out start and trans actor Tom Phelan to talk about preferred gender pronouns.
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Jun 6, 2018 · And the benchmark piece of his story, which centered on his being placed in a home that didn't match his gender identity, was that Tom Phelan, the actor who portrayed him, was also...
Jun 3, 2023 · Johnson broached the idea of introducing a trans character into the world after the character of Jude was redeveloped. That's where the character of Cole (Tom Phelan) came into the picture.
