RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: October 13, 1971

Background: Cohen was born in Hammersmith, West London, England. His mother was born in Israel and his father is originally from Wales. He studied history at Cambridge, where he acted in productions of "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Cyrano de Bergerac."

Filmography: The comedian is known for the HBO sketch comedy series "Da Ali G Show," where he created the characters that would eventually be spun off into the mockumentaries "Borat" (2006) and "Bruno" (2009). He also appeared in "Talladega Nights" (2006), "Sweeney Todd" (2007), and "Hugo" (2011). He voiced King Julien the lemur in the "Madagascar" films. In 2012, he stars in "The Dictator" and co-stars in "Django Unchained" and "Les Miserables."
 

Academy Awards:

Best Adapted Screenplay Nomination
"Borat" (2006); lost to William Monahan ("The Departed")

Emmy Awards:

Best Variety Series Nomination
"Da Ali G Show" (2005); lost to "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"

Best Non-Fiction Program (Alternative) Nomination
"Da Ali G Show" (2003); lost to "Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within"

Best Variety Writing Nomination
"Da Ali G Show" (2005); lost to "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"

Best Non-Fiction Writing Nomination
"Da Ali G Show" (2003); lost to "The American Experience"

Golden Globes: Win - Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor ("Borat," 2006)

SAG Awards:

Best Film Ensemble Nomination
"Les Miserables" (2013); lost to "Argo"