Etan Cohen
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 1, 1974 in Jerusalem, Israel
- Active Years
- 1993–2025 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Etan Cohen (Writing).
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Source [1]: Etan Cohen is an Israeli-American screenwriter and film director. Known for writing. Known credits: 21. Birthday: January 1, 1974. Place of birth: Jerusalem, Israel. Also known as Ethan Cohen, 이탠 코엔, Ітан Коен.
Source [2]: Etan Cohen (Hebrew: איתן כהן) is an Israeli-American filmmaker. Written scripts for: Idiocracy (2006), Tropic Thunder (2008), Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008), Men in Black 3 (2012), The Bad Guys...
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Source [5]: Mentions films Muži v černém 3 (Men in Black 3), Zlouni (The Bad Guys), Tropická bouře (Tropic Thunder).
Name: Etan Cohen (Hebrew: איתן כהן).
Nationality: Israeli-American.
Profession: Filmmaker, screenwriter, and film director.
Birth: January 1, 1974, in Jerusalem, Israel.
Writing credits: Idiocracy (2006), Tropic Thunder (2008), Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008), Men in Black 3 (2012), and The Bad Guys.
Total known credits: 21.
Etan Cohen, also known as Ethan Cohen, is an Israeli-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and film director. Born on January 1, 1974, in Jerusalem, Israel, he is credited with
Career overview
Etan Cohen is an Israeli-American filmmaker and screenwriter born in Jerusalem, Israel on January 1, 1974. He is known for writing scripts for Hollywood movies. Throughout his career, he has contributed to several well-known feature films.
Among his prominent writing credits are the films Idiocracy, released in 2006, and Tropic Thunder and Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, both released in 2008. He later wrote the script for Men in Black 3, which was released in 2012, and has also worked on the film titled The Bad Guys.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- The Bad Guys 2 (2025) Executive Producer
- The Bad Guys 2 (2025) Screenplay
- Brothers (2024) Story
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) Additional Writing
- The Bad Guys (2022) Screenplay
- The Bad Guys (2022) Executive Producer
- Holmes & Watson (2018) Writer
- Holmes & Watson (2018) Director
- Get Hard (2015) Director
- Get Hard (2015) Screenplay
- Men in Black 3 (2012) Screenplay
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) Writer
- Tropic Thunder (2008) Screenplay
- My Wife Is Retarded (2007) Director
- My Wife Is Retarded (2007) Writer
- My Wife Is Retarded (2007) Producer
- Idiocracy (2006) Screenplay
- American Dad! (2005) Writer
- Recess: All Growed Down (2003) Additional Dialogue
- King of the Hill (1997) Writer
- Recess (1997) Writer
- Timon and Pumbaa (1995) Writer
- Beavis and Butt-Head (1993) Writer
- The Bad Guys 3 Writer
- Blood Brothers Writer
- Mandrake the Magician Director
- Waverly as Friend
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Etan Cohen best known for?
Etan Cohen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Bad Guys 2 (2025), The Bad Guys 2 (2025), Brothers (2024), Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).
When and where was Etan Cohen born?
Etan Cohen was born on January 1, 1974 in Jerusalem, Israel.
How many credits does Etan Cohen have?
Etan Cohen has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Etan Cohen's background in cinema and television?
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Etan Cohen (Writing). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count: 90-130 wo...
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