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Born 13 October 1971 in Hammersmith, London as Sacha Noam Baron Cohen. British stand-up comedian, actor, writer, voice artist and comedian, most widely known for his portrayal of unorthodox fictional characters: Ali G, Borat, Brüno, and Admiral General Aladeen. In his routines, Baron Cohen's characters interact with unsuspecting people who do not realize they are being set up for comic situations and self-revealing ridicule. | |||
Baron Cohen was named Best Newcomer at the 1999 British Comedy Awards for '' | Baron Cohen was named Best Newcomer at the 1999 British Comedy Awards for ''The 11 O'Clock Show'',and since then, his work has been further recognised with two BAFTA Awards for ''Da Ali G Show'', several Emmy nominations,a nomination for an Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay,and a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his work in the feature film ''Borat: Cultural Learning of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan''. | ||
After the release of the movie Borat, Baron Cohen stated that because the public had become too familiar with the characters, he would retire Borat and Ali G. Similarly, after the release of Brüno, Baron Cohen has stated he would also retire the title Character. | |||
After the release of the movie ''Borat'', Baron Cohen stated that because the public had become too familiar with the characters, he would retire Borat and Ali G. Similarly, after the release of ''Brüno'', Baron Cohen has stated he would also retire the title Character. | |||
'''Family''' | '''Family''' | ||
The man of many international faces was born in London, England on Oct. 13, 1971, to parents who hailed from Israel and Wales. Sacha is the second of three sons, with elder brother Erran and younger brother Amnon. His | The man of many international faces was born in London, England on Oct. 13, 1971, to parents who hailed from Israel and Wales. Sacha Baron Cohen is the second of three sons, with elder brother Erran and younger brother Amnon. His family is Jewish. His maternal grandmother, who lives in Haifa, Israel, trained as a ballet dancer in Germany. Erran is a composer and has worked on several of his films. Internationally renowned autism researcher Simon Baron-Cohen is his cousin. | ||
'''Education''' | '''Education''' | ||
Baron Cohen first attended St Columba's College Prep school, St Albans, Hertfordshire, before moving on to attend Haberdashers' Aske's Boys'School,a private school in Elstree, Hertfordshire | Baron Cohen first attended St Columba's College Prep school, St Albans, Hertfordshire, before moving on to attend Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School,a private school in Elstree, Hertfordshire. He later spent a year at the Rosh Hanikra Kibbutz in Israel learning more about his roots and faith. He went on to the University of Cambridge, entering Christ's College, where he read history under Niall Ferguson and wrote his dissertation on Jewish involvement in the American Civil Rights movement, with emphasis on the 1964 murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner in Mississippi. At the Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club, Baron Cohen acted in plays such as ''Fiddler on the Roof'' (in which he played Tevye) and Cyrano de Bergerac. While at Cambridge, he performed in Habonim Dror Jewish theatre performances. | ||
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Revision as of 14:33, 15 June 2012
Born 13 October 1971 in Hammersmith, London as Sacha Noam Baron Cohen. British stand-up comedian, actor, writer, voice artist and comedian, most widely known for his portrayal of unorthodox fictional characters: Ali G, Borat, Brüno, and Admiral General Aladeen. In his routines, Baron Cohen's characters interact with unsuspecting people who do not realize they are being set up for comic situations and self-revealing ridicule.
Baron Cohen was named Best Newcomer at the 1999 British Comedy Awards for The 11 O'Clock Show,and since then, his work has been further recognised with two BAFTA Awards for Da Ali G Show, several Emmy nominations,a nomination for an Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay,and a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his work in the feature film Borat: Cultural Learning of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.
After the release of the movie Borat, Baron Cohen stated that because the public had become too familiar with the characters, he would retire Borat and Ali G. Similarly, after the release of Brüno, Baron Cohen has stated he would also retire the title Character.
Family
The man of many international faces was born in London, England on Oct. 13, 1971, to parents who hailed from Israel and Wales. Sacha Baron Cohen is the second of three sons, with elder brother Erran and younger brother Amnon. His family is Jewish. His maternal grandmother, who lives in Haifa, Israel, trained as a ballet dancer in Germany. Erran is a composer and has worked on several of his films. Internationally renowned autism researcher Simon Baron-Cohen is his cousin.
Education
Baron Cohen first attended St Columba's College Prep school, St Albans, Hertfordshire, before moving on to attend Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School,a private school in Elstree, Hertfordshire. He later spent a year at the Rosh Hanikra Kibbutz in Israel learning more about his roots and faith. He went on to the University of Cambridge, entering Christ's College, where he read history under Niall Ferguson and wrote his dissertation on Jewish involvement in the American Civil Rights movement, with emphasis on the 1964 murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner in Mississippi. At the Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club, Baron Cohen acted in plays such as Fiddler on the Roof (in which he played Tevye) and Cyrano de Bergerac. While at Cambridge, he performed in Habonim Dror Jewish theatre performances.
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