Sacha Baron Cohen Turns 55: A Look Back at His Provocative Career
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British actor Sacha Baron Cohen turns 55 on October 13, marking a career known for provocative characters like Borat and Ali G. Born in London to a father of Eastern European Jewish descent and an Israeli-born mother, Cohen studied history at Cambridge. His pseudodocumentary style, seen in films like "Borat" and the series "Who Is America?", has earned him Oscar nominations. He divorced actress Isla Fisher in June 2025 after announcing their separation in 2024.
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- Sacha Baron Cohen, known for Borat and Ali G, turns 55 on October 13.
- His mother was born in Israel, and his father was of Eastern European Jewish descent.
- He received Oscar nominations for acting in "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and writing "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm."
- His pseudodocumentary style involves interviewing people unaware they are interacting with a fictional character.
- Cohen and actress Isla Fisher, married in 2010, finalized their divorce in June 2025.
British actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer Sacha Baron Cohen is celebrating his 55th birthday on October 13. Born in London in 1971, Cohen's father was of Eastern European Jewish descent, and his mother was born in Israel. He studied history at Cambridge University, where he also began acting in theater.
Baron Cohen gained widespread recognition for his character Ali G in the late 1990s, followed by other provocative personas like Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev and Austrian fashion reporter Bruno. His film career includes leading roles in "Borat" (2006), "Bruno" (2009), "The Dictator" (2012), and "The Brothers Grimsby" (2016). He also appeared in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," "Hugo," and "Les Misérables."
His performance as activist Abbie Hoffman in Aaron Sorkin's "The Trial of the Chicago 7" (2020) earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also received an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay for "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" (2020).
A significant part of his work involves pseudodocumentary projects where he interviews people unaware they are interacting with a fictional character. This genre includes the "Borat" and "Bruno" films, as well as the TV series "Who Is America?"
Sacha Baron Cohen married Australian actress Isla Fisher in 2010, and they have three children. The couple announced their separation in 2024, and their divorce was finalized in June 2025.