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Sacha Baron Cohen

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Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Noam Baron Cohen, born 13 October 1971, is a notable English comedian and actor, famously recognized for the creation and portrayal of diverse fictional satirical characters such as Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Haffaz Aladeen. These characters have earned him numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2012 British Comedy Awards and the BAFTA Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy in 2013. Baron Cohen ventured into television, garnering recognition as the Best Newcomer at the 1999 British Comedy Awards for The 11 O'Clock Show. Through his television project, 'Who Is America?' (2018), he earned a nomination for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. He also gave a notable performance as Eli Cohen in the limited series 'The Spy', which earned him another Golden Globe nomination. His illustrious career includes comedic roles in films, voice acting, and also impressive performances in dramatic films. He has been recognized for his work in feature films like Borat and its sequel, earning two Golden Globe awards, and in 2021, he received Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'. He has been an active member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actors Branch since 2008.

28 movies
7 nominations

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Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Sacha Noam Baron Cohen

Born: Hammersmith, London, England

Citizenship: British

Birthday: October 13, 1971

Occupations: Comedian, Actor

Years Active: 1995-present

Children: 3

Spouses: Isla Fisher

Awards and Nominations Received by Sacha Baron Cohen

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93rd Academy Awards 2021

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

The Trial of the Chicago 7

26th Critics' Choice Awards 2021

Nomination

Best Supporting Actor

The Trial of the Chicago 7

27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2021

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

The Trial of the Chicago 7
Win

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

The Trial of the Chicago 7

78th Golden Globe Awards 2021

Win

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor)

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor)

The Trial of the Chicago 7

64th Golden Globe Awards 2007

Win

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
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