Jonathan Cohen Biography: Net Worth, Awards, Children, Ethnicity, Height, Wife, Movies, Age

Jonathan Cohen, is a French actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, and producer.

He is best known for his performances in La Flamme, Le Flambeau: Les Aventuriers de Chupacabra, Family Business, Serge le Mytho, Army of Thieves, Budapest, Enormous (Énorme), and Sentinelle.

He is widely recognized as one of France’s leading comedy actors and creators.

Jonathan Cohen
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Name:	Jonathan Cohen
Born:	June 16, 1980 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Paris, France
Nationality:	French
Ethnicity:	Sephardic Jewish (French)
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Religion:	Judaism
Parents:	Jacqueline Kakou and Mrs Cohen
Relationship:	Gloria Cohen
Children:	2
Occupation:	Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Director, Producer
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Jonathan Cohen was born on June 16, 1980, in Paris, France. Jonathan was raised in Pantin, a suburb of Paris, by his mother, Jacqueline Kakou, after his parents divorced when he was five years old. His father worked in the perfume industry, while his grandfather was a rabbi who inspired his love of cinema.

There are no details about his siblings. After leaving his business studies, he worked several jobs before enrolling at Les Ateliers du Sudden acting school and later studying at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique. His religion is Judaism.

Career

Jonathan Cohen began his career with small acting and voice-dubbing roles before steadily building a reputation in French comedy.

He appeared in films such as Burn After Reading, where he provided the French voice for Brad Pitt, and continued working as a dubbing artist for numerous international productions.

His breakthrough came with the comedy character Serge le Mytho, first introduced in Bloqués before receiving his own successful spin-off series.

His growing popularity led to major film roles in Budapest, Enormous (Énorme), Army of Thieves, A Difficult Year, Sentinelle, and Daaaaaalí!.

Cohen achieved even greater success as the creator, writer, and star of La Flamme, a comedy parody of reality dating shows, followed by its sequel Le Flambeau: Les Aventuriers de Chupacabra. He also starred in Netflix’s Family Business, which became one of France’s most successful streaming comedies.

Beyond acting, he has established himself as a producer, writer, and director, earning praise for his originality, improvisational style, and distinctive comedic performances across film and television.

Awards and Nominations

• Globe de Cristal Awards – Best Actor – Winner (La Flamme)
• César Awards – Multiple nominations
• Festival de la Fiction TV – Best Comedy Performance – Winner
• Critics’ Choice and French television awards – Multiple nominations for La Flamme and Le Flambeau.

Personal Life

Jonathan Cohen, 46 years old, is in a long-term relationship with Mayim Bialik. He previously dated actress Mélanie Bernier from 2013 to 2015. Jonathan and Mayim Bialik have two children, including a daughter named Gloria Cohen, born in 2019, and a son born in 2023.

He stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall. Outside acting, he enjoys cinema, writing, music, and spending time with his family.

Net Worth

Jonathan Cohen has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD. His income is primarily generated through acting, directing, screenwriting, producing, voice acting, brand partnerships, and commercial endorsements.

The success of productions such as La Flamme, Le Flambeau, Family Business, and Army of Thieves has made him one of the most successful comedy performers in contemporary French entertainment.

Filmography

Films

• Burn After Reading (French voice)
• Budapest (2018)
• Enormous (Énorme) (2020)
• Army of Thieves (2021)
• Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom (2023)
• A Difficult Year (2023)
• Sentinelle (2023)
• Daaaaaalí! (2023)
• Plastic Guns (2024)

Television

• Bloqués
• Serge le Mytho
• Family Business
• La Flamme
• Le Flambeau: Les Aventuriers de Chupacabra

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