Sacha Baron Cohen

Date of Birth: October 13, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Sacha Baron Cohen is a British comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his creation and portrayal of a variety of satirical characters. Born on October 13, 1971, in Hammersmith, London, Cohen is best known for his roles as Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Aladeen. He studied at Christ’s College, Cambridge, where he wrote his thesis on Jewish involvement in the American Civil Rights Movement. Cohen’s career took off with “Da Ali G Show” in the early 2000s, which featured his character Ali G interviewing unsuspecting subjects. His film career includes notable titles such as “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” (2006), which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor, and “Brüno” (2009). In addition to his comedic roles, Cohen has also taken on serious acting roles, such as in “Les Misérables” (2012) and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020), for which he received critical acclaim. Cohen is married to actress Isla Fisher, and they have three children together.

5 Interesting Facts about Sacha Baron Cohen

1. Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” character led to several lawsuits due to the pranks played on unsuspecting participants.

2. He is fluent in Hebrew and used his language skills to create the gibberish language spoken by Borat.

3. Cohen studied at Christ’s College, Cambridge, where he was active in the university’s drama society.

4. He has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.”

5. Cohen is known for staying in character during interviews and public appearances, often baffling his interviewers.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sacha Baron Cohen

1. “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”

2. “I think pulling away from the reality of the situation is my biggest problem.”

3. “I remember, as a young man, I would go to the cinema and be moved by a film, and I would want to be that character.”

4. “I think if you come from a culture of comedy, as I do, you are used to getting a certain amount of rejection.”

5. “Dictators free themselves, but they enslave the people.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Sacha Baron Cohen is estimated to be around $160 million.

Children

Sacha Baron Cohen has three children with his wife, actress Isla Fisher. Their names are Olive Cohen, born in 2007, Elula Cohen, born in 2010, and Montgomery Moses Brian Baron Cohen, born in 2015.