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We first saw Ali G on ‘The 11 O’Clock Show’ more than 20 years ago. After that, he got his own hit series: ‘Da Ali G Show.’
The “voice of da yoof,” Ali G is a stereotype of a white British person who's obsessed with black British culture.
He used confusing slang and interviewed big name guests, from Donald Trump to the Beckhams.
Borat Sagdiyev is probably the best-known character from Baron Cohen. He first appeared on chat show ‘F2F’ and appeared in his own film in 2006.
'Borat' is one of the most controversial films ever. In it, the titular character explores the US, making a mockery of feminists, racial minorities, the disabled, and rodeo attendees in Salem.
After the first 'Borat' film shocked the world, Baron Cohen needed something (or someone) new to keep his pranks going.
He brought back Brüno Gehard, a small character from 'Da Ali G Show.' The flamboyantly gay fashion reporter causes mayhem in his own film, 'Brüno' (2009)
In 'Brüno,' Baron Cohen interviews Ayman Abu Aita, who the Boston Globe reported to be a terrorist involved in actual attacks. He also pulls zany stunts on live talk programs and at fashion shows.
Baron Cohen's next project was a move away from mockumentaries. He made a black comedy with a script and director. In 'The Dictator' (2012) the world was introduced to a new character: Admiral General Aladeen.
Aladeen was seemingly based on Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan leader who was killed a year before 'The Dictator' was released.
Aladeen is a tyrannical despot with strong anti-Western views. He ventures to the US, at one point visiting the Death to Aladeen Restaurant, which is filled with people he had ordered to be executed.
Baron Cohen’s next scripted film was 2016's 'Grimsby,' an action comedy focused on “Nobby” Butcher.
Butcher is a football hooligan who lives on a Grimsby estate with 11 kids. His estranged brother Sebastian is a top agent for MI6.
At one point, Butcher and his brother venture to Santiago. There they watch a football final between England and Germany, and Nobby shoots a referee who was about to disallow an England goal.
He played Monsieur Thénardier, a greedy innkeeper who works with his wife, Madame Thénardier (played by Helena Bonham Carter).
In 2006, Baron Cohen headed to Hollywood for 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.' The sports comedy saw him as Jean Girard, a French Formula One driver who is the arch nemesis of Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell).
Girard’s dream is to move to Stockholm. There, he plans to develop a currency that can be used by dogs and cats.
When Bobby and Girard make amends, they share a kiss at the finishing line. The performance won the duo the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss.
After being outperformed, Pirelli confronts Todd and eventually meets a deadly end.
Time does not actually appear in Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ books, but is mentioned by The Mad Hatter in one chapter.
The Thénardiers are swindlers who are tasked with “taking care” of the orphaned Cosette. Baron Cohen abandoned a role in ‘Django Unchained’ for the role.
Baron Cohen received complaints and lawsuits from all around the world in response to the film. He also won a Golden Globe for his iconic performance.
Baron Cohen stars as the late American social activist Abbie Hoffman in Aaron Sorkin's 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' (2020), which is based on the infamous real-life 1969 trial. The film picked up Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
The fearless sequel, which follows Borat's even more controversial return to America amid Donald Trump's administration and the beginning of COVID-19, won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, as well as Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
Years later, in 2020, Borat returned in 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,' which picked up Oscar nods for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Maria Bakalova, who plays Borat's daughter.
Baron Cohen himself picked up a Best Supporting Actor nod for his role as Hoffman, who in addition to being one of the Chicago Seven, was also a leading proponent of the Flower Power movement.
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Also in 2012, Sacha joined an all-star cast for 'Les Misérables,' an ambitious adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel.
He plays Signor Adolfo Pirelli, an Italian barber who gets challenged by Sweeney Todd.
The actor kept his name in the headlines in 2007, starring in a film version of ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.’
Sacha Baron Cohen is a controversial star, to say the least. Gaining worldwide recognition with his 2006 film 'Borat,' the comedic actor returned with a sequel, 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' (2020), which actually picked up a few Oscar nominations. And if that weren't enough, Baron Cohen was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Aaron Sorkin's 'The Trial of the Chicago 7.'
Want more Baron Cohen? Well, whether you know this mega talented man from 'Borat' or 'Da Ali G Show,' let's take a trip through all of the comedian's past characters with this gallery.
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Sacha Baron Cohen is a controversial star, to say the least. Gaining worldwide recognition with his 2006 film 'Borat,' the comedic actor returned with a sequel, 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' (2020), which actually picked up a few Oscar nominations. And if that weren't enough, Baron Cohen was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Aaron Sorkin's 'The Trial of the Chicago 7.'
Want more Baron Cohen? Well, whether you know this mega talented man from 'Borat' or 'Da Ali G Show,' let's take a trip through all of the comedian's past characters with this gallery.