Jeff Cohen
Biography
Jeffrey Bertan Cohen, born June 25, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, is an American attorney and the founding partner of the law firm Cohen & Gardner LLP. Prior to his legal career, Cohen worked as a child actor and is best remembered for portraying the character Chunk in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adventure film The Goonies. According to The Movie Database, he is male, has fifteen credited acting roles, and is listed primarily for his work in acting. His professional profile reflects a transition from early screen appearances to a career in law, maintaining a public presence both as a former performer and as a practicing attorney.
Career overview
Jeffrey Bertan Cohen was born on June 25, 1974 in Los Angeles, California. As a child he entered the entertainment industry and is most widely recognized for his performance as the character Chunk in the 1985 Steven Spielberg film The Goonies. That role placed him among the notable child actors of the mid‑1980s and remains the primary reference point for his early acting work.
Following his early screen appearances, Cohen pursued a legal career. He earned a Juris Doctor degree and subsequently founded the law firm Cohen & Gardner LLP, where he serves as a founding partner. Despite his transition to law, his acting résumé continues to be documented, with fifteen credited performances listed in the TMDB database. His career therefore spans both a memorable childhood role in a landmark adventure film and a professional trajectory in the legal field.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- Making of a Cult Classic: The Unauthorized Story of 'The Goonies' (2010) as Self
- Perfect Harmony (1991) as Ward
- Tales from the Darkside (1990) as Timmy Muldoon
- Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988) as Cadet Grunt (voice)
- She's the Sheriff (1987) as Percy
- Popeye and Son (1987) as Francis (voice)
- Ask Max (1986) as Max Baxter
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Ralph
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Eddie
- The Goonies (1985) as Chunk
- The Making Of The Goonies (1985) as Self
- No Greater Gift (1985) as Poker Playing Patient
- Webster (1983)
- Family Ties (1982) as Dougie Barker
- Family Ties (1982) as Marv Jr.
- The Facts of Life (1979)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jeff Cohen best known for?
Jeff Cohen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988), The Longest Yard (1974), The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007), Amazing Stories (1985).
When and where was Jeff Cohen born?
Jeff Cohen was born on June 25, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Jeff Cohen have?
Jeff Cohen has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2020.
What is Jeff Cohen's background in cinema and television?
Jeffrey Bertan Cohen, born June 25, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, is an American attorney and the founding partner of the law firm Cohen & Gardner LLP. Prior to his legal career, Cohen worked as a child actor and is best remembered for portraying the character Chunk in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adventure film The Goo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Ralph — aged about 11
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Eddie — aged about 11
- The Goonies (1985) as Chunk — aged about 11
- Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988) as Cadet Grunt (voice) — aged about 14
- Family Ties (1982) as Dougie Barker — aged about 8
- Family Ties (1982) as Marv Jr. — aged about 8
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