Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Noam Baron Cohen (born 13 October 1971) is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter. A graduate of Christ's College, Cambridge, Baron Cohen is most widely known for creating and playing four fictional characters: Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard and Admiral General Aladeen.

In most of his routines, Baron Cohen's characters interact with unsuspecting people who do not realise they are being set up for comic situations and self-revealing ridicule. His other work includes voicing King Julien XIII in the Madagascar film series (2005–2012) and starring in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Hugo (2011) and Les Misérables (2012). He made a cameo as a BBC News Anchor in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). He will play an English football hooligan brother of an MI6 spy in the comedy film Grimsby, and Time in Alice Through the Looking Glass (both 2016).

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. After the release of 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 stated he would also retire the title character. At the 2012 British Comedy Awards, he received the Outstanding Achievement Award, accepting the award while reprising his Ali G character. In 2013, he received the BAFTA Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy.

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Famous quotes by Sacha Baron-Cohen:

"Is it because I is black?"
"Dictators are ludicrous characters, and, you know, in my career and in my life, I've always enjoyed sort of inhabiting these ludicrous, larger-than-life characters that somehow exist in the real world."
"I think I think in the moment. So when I'm in character, I'm in character, and I'm obviously thinking about what's going on around me, but it's easier to do stuff when you're in character."
"To single out a particular group and say we can't make a joke about them is almost a form of prejudice and it's kind of patronizing."
"Normally in dangerous situations I have a getaway car."
"I enjoyed being anonymous."
"I've never really done any interviews as myself."
"I don't know if I'm brave."
"For a number of years in England nobody had any idea what I looked like."
"Jews have a tendency to become comedians."
"I think pulling off, pulling off a kind of fake documentary of me being a, you know, actual dictator would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible."
"I think if you come from a history of persecution you have to develop a sense of humour."

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David Beckham posts throwback Red Nose Day picture with wife Victoria as he shares his ...

The Daily Mail 21 Mar 2025
An even older throwback involved a snap from their appearance on a special episode of Ali G in 2001, where they stepped into the firing line of Sacha Baron Cohen's iconic alter ego.

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The Wrap 19 Mar 2025
Sacha Baron Cohen shot back at President Trump in 2020 when the latter criticized him around the opening of his sequel “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” (Amazon MGM Studio).

Avengers, Ali G and bum slaps: Behind the scenes with England U20 rugby team

The Daily Telegraph 18 Mar 2025
“Their defence was excellent at times; our attack was poor ... Tuesday March 11, Bisham Abbey ... “Endgame ... A meeting of the whole squad begins with the famous Ali G sketch where Sacha Baron Cohen struggles to keep character during a chaotic Welsh lesson ... .

Isla Fisher makes cryptic comment about 'starting over' as she goes back to work amid ...

The Daily Mail 11 Mar 2025
Isla Fisher has shared a hopeful message for the future amid her split from ex-husband Sacha Baron Cohen ... Last month, the actress and her ex Sacha Baron Cohen shared a friendly exchange on social media amid reports their divorce is getting 'messy'.

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The Daily Mail 11 Mar 2025
Last month, the actress and her ex Sacha Baron Cohen shared a friendly exchange on social media amid reports their divorce is getting 'messy' ... Isla and her ex Sacha Baron Cohen (pictured in 2019) have ...

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RTE 08 Mar 2025
There's more Six Nations action as Ireland host France, Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey star in true crime drama Candy ... ... Candy ... Animated comedy, with the voices of Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and Sacha Baron Cohen ... .

Isla Fisher trapped in Queensland as Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits and reveals she is panic ...

The Daily Mail 05 Mar 2025
It is unclear is Isla has her three children, Olive, Elula, and Montgomery, who she shared with ex-husband Sacha Baron Cohen, with her in Queensland ... Isla has been spending time on the Gold Coast amid her divorce from Sacha Baron Cohen.

Vittoria Ceretti and Leonardo DiCaprio are worlds apart as model enjoys a glam night out ...

The Daily Mail 05 Mar 2025
He was kept company on the front row of the match by former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful and Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen ... Vogue editor Edward Enninful and Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen.

Orlando Bloom and Tobey Maguire look glum as they watch star-studded Lakers-Pelicans game alongside beaming Sacha ...

The Daily Mail 05 Mar 2025
The Lord of the Rings star, 48, and Spider Man icon, 49, were among the famous faces at the game, including comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, 53, who watched the teams face off.

Isla Fisher and Ice Cube bracing themselves for Australia's Cyclone Alfred

Music News 05 Mar 2025
She did not reveal if her three children, Olive, 17, Elula, 14, and Montgomery, nine, whom she shares with estranged husband Sacha Baron Cohen, are with her in Queensland. Meanwhile, U.S ... "It is pretty cool, I haven't been through a cyclone before ... .

WATCH: Gal Gadot accepts International Leadership Award

Israel Hayom 05 Mar 2025
The award recognizes Gadot's advocacy against antisemitism and support for Israel following the Oct. 7 attacks ... . Video ... Credit ... Past recipients include comedian Sacha Baron Cohen and Maurice Levy, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe.

Melania Trump to tackle revenge porn in second first lady stint

The Daily Telegraph 03 Mar 2025
She told Fox News. “Children are suffering ... While Ms Johansson said she did not support “hate speech” she did not officially appear in the clip, which also featured Steven Spielberg, Adam Sandler, Sacha Baron Cohen and Natalie Portman ... Show comments ... .

Chris Rock cuts a dapper figure with his glamorous daughter Zahra as he mingles with A-list ...

The Daily Mail 03 Mar 2025
Chris also posed on the red carpet with fellow stand-up star David Spade, with the two pals seen catching up with Sacha Baron Cohen ... While the two pals seen catching up with Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen inside the glitzy venue ... He said ... Thank you' ... Yes ... .

Inside Hollywood’s pre-Oscars parties from WME, CAA, Saint Laurent, more

New York Post 02 Mar 2025
11 ... 11 ... Also at the bash were stars including Channing Tatum, Chris Pine, Jennifer Lopez, Mick Jagger, Renée Zellweger, Sacha Baron Cohen, Samuel L ... 11. Lars Ulrich of Metallica and Sacha Baron Cohen rocked by CAA’s party ... Thanks for signing up! ... 11.
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