Clown school seemed to have paid off as Cohen wrote in the foreword to Gaulier’s book The Tormentor (via The New York Times), “I was always interested in comedy, but it was Gaulier who helped me understand how to be funny.”
However, it wasn’t until 1998 that things took off for Cohen when Ali G made his TV debut on Paramount Comedy Network in the UK.
Despite it only being short sketches of the comedy character it developed into its own TV show.
In 2000, Da Ali G Show premiered which made the character a household name. It was the same year that Cohen made his film debut with British comedy The Jolly Boys Last Stand.
Since then he has a staggering 51 acting credits to his name earning himself a Golden Globe, SAG Award and BAFTA over the years.
Cohen has shown his versatility as an actor in comedy, drama and musicals starring in films including Borat, Sweeney Todd and The Trial of the Chicago 7.
What is Sacha Baron Cohen’s net worth in 2024?
According to celebnetworth.com, Sacha Baron Cohen is said to be worth an estimated $160 million.
However, it isn’t just his acting that has earned him a staggering fortune. He also works behind the scenes in films including Da Ali G Show, Borat, Bruno, The Dictator, The Brothers Grimsby, Who Is America? The Spy, The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
Cohen was also an executive producer of Dinner for Schmucks despite not acting in the film.
Let’s not forget streaming revenues too. The actor portrayed his famous character Borat for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm in 2020 which was a worldwide smash. He reportedly earned $80 million for it too.
The British star is also made to actress Isla Fisher where the pair live in Australia with their children. Despite having an Aussie property they also have two properties in Los Angeles.
According to Variety, they own a Hollywood Hills mansion for $14 million in 2010 which leases for a staggering $85,000 a month.
They also have a $2.45 million Laurel Canyon mansion which leases for $9,950 per month.
Which films has Sasha Baron Cohen been in?
Cohen has appeared in several films over the years. These are the films he has an acting credit in as well as its release date and how much it made at the box office.
Madagascar (2005): $542 million
Borat (2006): $263 million
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007): $153 million
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008): $604 million
Bruno (2009): $139 million
The Dictator (2012): $179 million
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012): $747 million
Les Misérables (2012): $442 million
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013): $174 million
