Ashley Louis Baron-Cohen,[1] also known mononymously as Ash,[2] is an English filmmaker. He has a bachelor's degree in experimental psychology from University of Sussex,[3] and trained as a filmmaker at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He currently resides in Los Angeles.[4]
Ash Baron-Cohen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ashley Louis Baron-Cohen |
| Alma mater | University of Sussex |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, film producer |
| Notable work | This Girl's Life |
| Relatives | Sir Simon Baron-Cohen (brother) Dan Baron Cohen (brother) Sacha Baron Cohen (cousin) Erran Baron Cohen (cousin) |
Baron-Cohen is known for such films as Bang[5] and This Girl's Life.[6]
While in film school, he persuaded Richard Harris to leave the set of Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven to star in his student film for free.[7]
Filmography
edit- Bang – 1995
- Pups – 1999
- The Blind Bastards Club – 2002
- Little Warriors – 2002
- This Girl's Life – 2003
- The Confession – 2005
- Radioactive – 2009
- Novella – 2009
Awards
edit- 1997 – Bang – Top Ten Movies of the Year – Roger Ebert
- 1997 – Bang – Top Ten Movies of the Year – Los Angeles Times
- 1997 – Bang – Spirit Award Nominee – Best Newcomer
- 1999 – Stockholm Film Festival – Nominated for "Bronze Horse" Award for Pups
- 2000 – Cognac Festival du Film Policier – Won "New Blood" Award for Pups
- 2000 – Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival – Won "Special Jury Prize" for Pups
- 2005 – Little Warriors – U.S. TV Guide Winner – Outstanding Biographical Program
Personal life
editHis siblings include the academic Sir Simon Baron-Cohen and the playwright Dan Baron Cohen. He is the cousin of actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.
Ash is legally blind without his contact lenses.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ Allon, Yoram; Cullen, Del; Patterson, Hannah (2002). Contemporary North American Film Directors: A Wallflower Critical Guide. Wallflower Press. pp. 23–24. ISBN 978-1-903364-52-9. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Sved, James Edward (29 June 2009). "In The City of Devils: An interview with filmmaker Ash Baron Cohen". Herald de Paris. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Johnson, Andy (6 May 2009). "Britweek Hollywood feature - Ash Baron-Cohen under the spotlight". Click Liverpool. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (28 November 1997). "FILM REVIEW; In Uniform She's King For a Day". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- ^ Leonard, John (23 August 2004). "She Shtups to Conquer". New York. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- ^ a b Wallace, Amy (9 June 2009). "The Other Baron Cohen: A Narrated Biography". Esquire. Retrieved 7 January 2011.