Emory Cohen is a well-known American actor. He first appeared in a feature film called Afterschool in 2008. He gained recognition for his performances as AJ Cross in The Place Beyond the Pines (2012), Tony Fiorello in Brooklyn (2015), and Homer in The OA (2016), all directed by Derek Cianfrance, John Crowley, and the Netflix series, respectively.
Early Life & Education
Emory Isaac Cohen, who is of Jewish descent, was born on March 13, 1990, in the bustling city of Manhattan, New York. He is the only child of Donna and Noel Cohen, both professionals in the education field. His roots in New York City can be traced back four generations to his Russian ancestors.
Cohen’s first appearance on stage was as Mr. Peachum in a student rendition of The Threepenny Opera at the Robert F. Wagner Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology. Alma Whitney and Oskar Sarasky directed the play.
After completing his education at Elisabeth Irwin High School in 2008, he was awarded a full scholarship to pursue acting at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He spent two years training at UArts before leaving to continue his acting studies in New York.
Emory Cohen’s Career
In 2008, Emory Cohen’s first appearance in a full-length film was in Afterschool, where he acted alongside Ezra Miller. The movie was first shown at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and was well-received by reviewers. He then went on to star in the 2010 dramatic film The Hungry Ghosts.
In 2012, he shared the screen with Bradley Cooper and Dane DeHaan in Derek Cianfrance’s crime drama, The Place Beyond the Pines. The movie was well-received by critics and performed well at the box office.
In the first season of Smash, Emory Cohen played the role of Leo, the son of Debra Messing’s character, and also appeared as Wendell Pierce’s romantic partner in the independent movie Four.
In 2014, he was featured in the drama film The Gambler as a tennis player and also starred in the indie movie Beneath the Harvest Sky. The following year, he played the role of Tony, the romantic interest of Saoirse Ronan’s character Eilis, in the film Brooklyn. Rex Reed highly praised his exceptional and emotionally impactful acting.
His performance as Billy Wyatt was well-received, earning him praise from critics. The following year, he took on a lead role in the Netflix original series The OA.
In addition to his other notable performances, he portrayed a rebellious teenager in a juvenile detention center in the 2015 film Stealing Cars and played the character of Howie in the gritty prison drama Shot Caller (2017).
He further solidified his presence in the independent film world with his role in The Bikeriders (2023) and continued to challenge himself with his role selections.
In 2024, Emory Cohen’s most recent endeavor was Rebel Ridge, an action-packed thriller that received high praise for his performance. The film was released on Netflix in September of that year and immediately became the top choice for viewers, reaching the number one spot by mid-September. Under the direction of Jeremy Saulnier, Cohen shared the screen with actors Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, and AnnaSophia Robb.
Net Worth
Emory Cohen has accumulated a substantial amount of wealth from his successful acting career. He has an estimated net worth ranging from $2 million to $5 million as of 2024 with most of his wealth coming from his successful acting career.
