Sacha Baron Cohen Keynote Speaker
- British Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter and Producer
- BAFTA, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Winner
- Creator and Actor - Ali G, Borat, Bruno and General Aladeen
Sacha Baron Cohen's Biography
Sacha Baron-Cohen is a British comedian, actor, screenwriter and producer with one of the most versatile personalities in entertainment. He is a gifted speaker who has entertained global audiences for over 25 years, and his work is praised by audiences and critics alike due to his unique brand of humour.
In 1998, Sacha joined the television comedy series The 11 O’Clock Show as Ali G. He created this character as a hip-hop journalist interviewing celebrities and politicians, unintentionally revealing their prejudices. The personality was a success with British audiences, leading to the creation of DaAli G Show and the Ali G IndaHouse movie, both expanding to broadcast in America. In 2006, Sacha created another character for the mockumentary film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. The movie follows Borat as he journeys across the United States, meeting numerous Americans who unwittingly engage in outlandish and frequently uncomfortable situations. The character spawned a 2020 sequel titled Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Sacha’s other fictional characters include Bruno from the titular 2009 film and tyrannical military ruler General Aladeen from the 2012 film, The Dictator.
In addition to developing bizarre personalities that viewers gravitate toward, Sacha is an accomplished actor. He appeared in various movies, including, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Les Misérables, Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Madagascar and The Brothers Grimsby, where he was also credited as a co-writer.
In recognition of his comedic work and contributions to the industry, Sacha has received much praise and accolades. He holds several awards from various associations, including the MTV Movie and TV, the Screen Actors Guild, the Writers Guild of America, the British Academy Television and the Golden Globes.
Sacha is one of the world’s most sought-after comedians and public speakers. His unique and adaptable sense of humour has a unique ability to make audiences laugh and think simultaneously. His speaking engagements are always highly anticipated, and he always delivers an unforgettable performance.