Ash Baron-Cohen

Ashley Baron-Cohen, also known mononymously as Ash,[1] is an English filmmaker. He has a bachelor's degree in experimental psychology from University of Sussex,[2] and trained as a filmmaker at the Pasadena Art Center. He currently resides in Los Angeles.[3]

Ash Baron-Cohen
Born	Ashley Baron-Cohen London, England
Other names	Ash
Alma mater	University of Sussex
Occupation	Film director, screenwriter, film producer
Notable work	This Girl's Life
Relatives	Simon Baron-Cohen (brother) Dan Baron Cohen (brother) Sacha Baron Cohen (cousin)

Baron-Cohen is known for such films as Bang[4] and This Girl's Life.[5]

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.[6]

Filmography

• 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

• 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

His siblings include the academic 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.[6]

References

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Holden, Stephen (28 November 1997). "FILM REVIEW; In Uniform She's King For a Day". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
5. Leonard, John (23 August 2004). "She Shtups to Conquer". New York. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
6. Wallace, Amy (9 June 2009). "The Other Baron Cohen: A Narrated Biography". Esquire. Retrieved 7 January 2011.

External links

• Ash Baron-Cohen at IMDb