Emory Cohen Biography: Wife, Age, Movies, Net Worth, Parents, Height, TV Shows, Awards

Emory Isaac Cohen, better known as Emory Cohen, is an actor who established himself as one of Hollywood’s most compelling dramatic performers through a series of emotionally driven roles in independent and mainstream films.

He gained widespread recognition after portraying Tony Fiorello, the kind-hearted Italian-American plumber in the Academy Award-nominated romantic drama Brooklyn, a performance that introduced him to audiences worldwide.

He further strengthened his reputation by playing AJ Cross in the crime drama The Place Beyond the Pines and Homer Roberts in the Netflix mystery series The OA.

Over the years, he has built a diverse body of work spanning psychological thrillers, crime dramas, and independent productions, collaborating with acclaimed filmmakers while earning praise for his natural screen presence and emotionally layered performances.

Emory Cohen
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Emory Isaac Cohen
Stage Name:	Emory Cohen
Born:	March 13, 1990 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
State Of Origin:	New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	American of Russian Jewish descent
Religion:	Judaism
Parents:	Donna Cohen, Noel Cohen
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$2 million dollars

Early Life and Education

Emory Isaac Cohen, born on March 13, 1990, turned 36 in 2026. He was raised in Manhattan, New York City, in a fourth-generation New York family.

His mother, Donna Cohen, worked as the director of a nursery school, while his father, Noel Cohen, was a music teacher. Raised as an only child, he grew up surrounded by a supportive family that encouraged both education and creativity.

His interest in acting began while performing in a school production of The Threepenny Opera at Robert F. Wagner Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology.

He later attended Elisabeth Irwin High School, graduating in 2008 before earning a scholarship to study acting at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. After completing two years of training, he returned to New York to pursue acting professionally.

Personal Life

Emory Cohen has kept his personal life largely out of the public eye. He has never been married and has no children.

Although he has occasionally been linked to fellow actors, he has never publicly confirmed a long-term relationship and continues to keep his private life out of the media’s attention.

Career

Emory Cohen made his feature film debut in Afterschool (2008), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. He gained wider attention after appearing in the NBC musical drama Smash before landing his breakthrough role as AJ Cross in The Place Beyond the Pines alongside Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling.

His career reached another milestone in 2015 when he starred opposite Saoirse Ronan in the Academy Award-nominated film Brooklyn, earning widespread critical acclaim for his portrayal of Tony Fiorello. He later expanded into streaming television by playing Homer Roberts in Netflix’s The OA, a role that attracted an international fan base.

Since then, he has continued to appear in notable productions including War Machine, Shot Caller, Blue Bayou, Big Gold Brick, The Bikeriders, Rebel Ridge, Roofman, and Marty Supreme, establishing himself as one of the industry’s respected dramatic actors.

Awards

• Los Angeles Film Festival Award for Best Ensemble Performance (2012)
• Hamptons International Film Festival Breakthrough Performer Award (2015)
• San Diego Film Critics Society Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist (2015)

Net Worth

Emory Cohen’s net worth is estimated at $ 2 million.

He has earned his wealth through a steady acting career in feature films, television productions, and streaming projects, with additional income coming from independent film work.

Filmography

• Afterschool (2008)
• New York, I Love You (2009)
• The Hungry Ghosts (2009)
• The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)
• Smash (2012–2013)
• Nor’easter (2012)
• Four (2012)
• Beneath the Harvest Sky (2013)
• The Gambler (2014)
• Brooklyn (2015)
• Stealing Cars (2015)
• The OA (2016–2019)
• Detour (2016)
• Vincent N Roxxy (2016)
• War Machine (2017)
• Shot Caller (2017)
• Lords of Chaos (2018)
• Sweetheart (2019)
• The Wolf Hour (2019)
• Killerman (2019)
• Flashback (2020)
• Blue Bayou (2021)
• Big Gold Brick (2022)
• The Bikeriders (2024)
• Rebel Ridge (2024)
• Marty Supreme (2025)
• Roofman (2025)