Ash Baron-Cohen

Ashley Baron-Cohen (born 1967 in London) is an independent English filmmaker also known as simply Ash. He has a bachelor's degree in experimental psychology from University of Sussex, and trained as a filmmaker at the Pasadena Art Center. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
Ash is known for such films as Bang and This Girl's Life.
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.

Filmography

• Bang – 1995
• Pups – 1999
• The Blind Bastards Club – 2002
• Little Warriors – 2002
• This Girl's Life – 2003
• The Confession – 2005
• Radioactive – 2009
• Novella – 2009

Awards

• 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

Background

His brother is the academic Simon Baron-Cohen.

Ash is legally blind without his contact lens.

He is the cousin of actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.