Ash Baron-Cohen

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

Ashley Louis Baron-Cohen,^[1] also known mononymously as Ash,^[2] is an English filmmaker. He has a bachelor's degree in experimental psychology from University of Sussex,^[3] and trained as a filmmaker at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He currently resides in Los Angeles.^[4]

Baron-Cohen is known for such films as Bang^[5] and This Girl's Life.^[6]

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.^[7]

Filmography

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

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