Emory Cohen | |
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| Born | Emory Isaac Cohen (1990-03-13)March 13, 1990 (age 35) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Emory Isaac Cohen (born March 13, 1990) is an American actor.[1] He made his feature film debut inAfterschool (2008). He is best known for his roles as AJ Cross inDerek Cianfrance's filmThe Place Beyond the Pines (2012), Tony Fiorello inJohn Crowley's filmBrooklyn (2015), and Homer in theNetflix seriesThe OA (2016).
Cohen was born inManhattan,New York,New York,[2] the only child of Donna (née Ackerman), a director of a preschool, and Noel Cohen, a music teacher.[3] He isJewish[4][5][6] and is a fourth generationNew Yorker whose ancestors immigrated fromRussia.[7][8] Cohen made his stage debut as Mr. Peachum in a school production ofThe Threepenny Opera at the Robert F. Wagner Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology, under the direction of Alma Whitney and Oskar Sarasky.[9]
He graduated fromElisabeth Irwin High School in 2008 and received a full scholarship to study acting at theUniversity of the Arts inPhiladelphia,Pennsylvania.[10] He trained at UArts for two years before dropping out to study acting in New York.
Cohen made his feature film debut inAfterschool in 2008, oppositeEzra Miller. The film premiered at the2008 Cannes Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics.[11] His next role was in the 2010 drama filmThe Hungry Ghosts.[12] In 2012, he co-starred inDerek Cianfrance'scrimedrama filmThe Place Beyond the Pines oppositeBradley Cooper andDane DeHaan. The film received generally positive reviews[13] and was a box office success.[14]
He had a recurring role during the first season ofSmash, playing Leo, the son ofDebra Messing's character,[15] and starred asWendell Pierce's lover in the independent filmFour.[16][17][18]
In 2014, he appeared in the dramaThe Gambler playing atennis player and in the independent filmBeneath the Harvest Sky. In 2015, he portrayed Tony, the love interest of Eilis, played bySaoirse Ronan, inBrooklyn.Rex Reed praised his "wonderful, warm and deeply touching performance".[19] InVariety, Kristopher Tapley wrote thatBrooklyn offered "another reminder that Emory Cohen is one of the most exciting actors of his generation."[20]
Cohen had a leading role in the 2015 independent filmStealing Cars, oppositeFelicity Huffman andWilliam H. Macy. He received positive reviews for his role as Billy Wyatt.[21] In 2016, he starred in theNetflix seriesThe OA.[22]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Afterschool | Trevor | |
| New York, I Love You | Prom Date | Uncredited | |
| Tess and Nana | Juiceman | Short film | |
| 2009 | The Hungry Ghosts | Matthew | |
| 2012 | Four | June | |
| The Place Beyond the Pines | Avery "AJ" Cross Jr. | ||
| Nor'easter | Danny Strout | ||
| 2013 | All Is Bright | Lou | |
| Beneath the Harvest Sky | Casper | ||
| 2014 | The Gambler | Dexter | |
| 2015 | Brooklyn | Anthony "Tony" Fiorello | |
| Stealing Cars | Billy Wyatt | ||
| 2016 | Detour | Johnny Ray | |
| Vincent N Roxxy | JC | ||
| The Duel | Isaac Brant | ||
| 2017 | Hot Summer Nights | Dex | |
| War Machine | Willy Dunne | ||
| Shot Caller | Howie | ||
| 2018 | Lords of Chaos | Kristian "Varg" Vikernes | |
| 2019 | The Wolf Hour | Billy | |
| Sweetheart | Lucas Griffin | ||
| Killerman | Bobby “Skunk” Santos | ||
| 2020 | Flashback | Sebastian | |
| 2021 | The Birthday Cake | Leo | |
| Blue Bayou | Denny | ||
| 2022 | Big Gold Brick | Samuel Liston/Santa (voice) | |
| 2023 | American Outlaws | Dylan Dougherty | |
| The Bikeriders | Cockroach | ||
| 2024 | Rebel Ridge | Officer Steve Lann | |
| 2025 | Roofman | Otis | |
| Marty Supreme | Ira Mizler |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Smash | Leo Houston | 15 episodes |
| 2016, 2019 | The OA | Homer Roberts | 13 episodes |
| 2019 | The Loudest Voice | Joe Lindsley | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | Florida Man | Moss Yankov | 7 episodes |
| 2025 | Only Murders in the Building | Young Lester | Episode: "After You" |
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| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012[23] | Los Angeles Film Festival | Best Ensemble Performance in a Narrative Competition | Four | Won |
| 2015[24] | Hamptons International Film Festival | Breakthrough Performer | — | Won |
| 2015[25] | Detroit Film Critics Society | Breakthrough Performance | Brooklyn | Nominated |
| 2015[26] | San Diego Film Critics Society | Breakthrough Artist | Brooklyn | Nominated |
| 2015[27] | New York Film Critics Online | Breakthrough Performer | Brooklyn | Nominated |
| 2016 | International Cinephile Society | Best Supporting Actor | Brooklyn | Nominated |
