In 2001, Cole began appearing in episodes of NBC's television sitcom Friends, as Ross Geller's son, Ben; this role was his first role in which he did not appear with his brother.
Pada tahun 2001, Cole mulai muncul dalam beberapa episode dari sitkom televisi NBC, Friends sebagai putra Ross Geller, Ben; peran ini adalah peran pertamanya di mana dia tidak muncul dengan saudaranya.