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Leonard Cohen

Known For
Sound
Born
September 21, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died
November 7, 2016
Active Years
1966–2026 (61 Years)
Total Credits
77 credits in database
Sound Born Sep 21, 1934 Died Nov 7, 2016 Montreal, Quebec, Canada 77 credits
77
Total Credits
1966–2026
61 Years Career Span
16
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Biography

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Name: Leonard Norman Cohen.
Dates: September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016 (82 years old).
Nationality/Origin: Canadian; born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Professions: Singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and painter.
Themes of work: Religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships.
Awards/Honors:
Inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Companion of the Order of Canada.
2011 Prince of Asturias Award for literature.
Ninth Glenn Gould Prize.
Career Timeline: Pursued career as poet and novelist during the 1950s and early 1960s; launched music career in 1967.
Known For: Sound.
Known Credits: 71.

Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and painter born in Montreal, Quebec, on September 21, 1934. He died on November 7, 2016, at the age of 82. His work primarily explored themes of religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships. Cohen pursued a career as a poet and novelist during the 1950s and early 1960s before launching a music career in 1967. He was inducted into the

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Leonard Norman Cohen, CC GOQ.
Dates: September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016 (82 years old).
Nationality/Origin: Canadian, born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Professions: Singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and painter.
Themes in work: Religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships.
Inductions: Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Honors: Companion of the Order of Canada (nation's highest civilian honor).
Awards: Prince of Asturias Award for literature (2011), ninth Glenn Gould Prize (2011).
Timeline: Pursued career as poet and novelist during the 1950s and early 1960s. Launched music career in 1967.
TMDB Info: Known for Sound. 71 known credits.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career.
Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and painter. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on September 21, 1934, he passed away on November 7, 2016. During the 1950s and early 1960s, Cohen focused on a career as a poet and novelist. He did not launch his music career until 1967. His body of work frequently explored themes such as religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships.
Paragraph 2: Recognition and Awards.
Cohen received significant recognition for his contributions to various fields. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was also named a Companion of the Order of Canada, which is the highest civilian honor in the nation. In 2011, he was the recipient of the ninth Glenn Gould Prize and one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature.
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His professional credits include 71 known entries.
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Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and painter. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on September 21, 1934, he died on November 7, 2016. During the 1950s and early 1960s, Cohen pursued a career as a poet and novelist, and he did not launch a music career until 1967. His work primarily explored themes of religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships.

Cohen earned numerous honors throughout his life. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was also a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honor. In 2011, Cohen received the ninth Glenn Gould Prize as well as one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature. His professional credits include 71 known entries.
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"Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, novelist, and painter. Born in Montreal, Quebec

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Career timeline

Proust Palimpsesto: Pastiches e MisturasLooking for Laurie · Poem
Stjepan Hauser plays Bach and Morricone @ Château de Neuschwanstein 2025 · MusicSheku Kanneh-Mason - My Playlist · Music
Leonard Cohen: The Bird on a Wire ConcertsLeonard Cohen: If It Be Your Will
Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
Canadian Hits at the BBC
I'll Be Gone in the Dark · Main Title Theme ComposerSymphony Of The Invisible
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen
Popular Voices at the BBC
Supermax · Theme Song PerformanceNight Flight: Born AgainOmegaLeonard Cohen: The Live Broadcast Sessions 1985-1993Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man, From Montreal to the World
Al Purdy Was Here
Leonard Cohen - Live in Dublin
Leonard Cohen: After the Gold Rush
First We Take Milán · Music
Leonard Cohen: Bird on a WireLeonard Cohen: Songs from the RoadYesnoLeonard Cohen's Lonesome Heroes
Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970
Leonard Cohen: Live in London
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your ManLeonard Cohen: I'm Your Man · MusicLeonard Cohen: First We Take AustinLeonard Cohen: Under Review: 1978-2006
The Last Trapper · Original Music Composer
The Favourite Game · NovelIn the Forest... Again · Lyricist
Homage to Hung Tung · Music
The Genius of Lenny Breau
Beautiful LosersLeonard Cohen: Spring 96
Message to Love - The Isle of Wight FestivalI'm Your Man · MusicI'm Your Man · Lyricist
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation
Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3The Power of Speech · MusicOn s'est tous défilé · MusicSongs from the Life of Leonard CohenLeonard Cohen: San Sebastián 1988
Na siehste!
Rise and Fall of a Small Film Company · Music
I Am a HotelNight Magic · WriterNight Magic · Original Music Composer
Miami Vice

Full Filmography

77 titles
  • Proust Palimpsesto: Pastiches e Misturas (2026) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Looking for Laurie (2026) Poem
  • Stjepan Hauser plays Bach and Morricone @ Château de Neuschwanstein 2025 (2025) Music
  • Sheku Kanneh-Mason - My Playlist (2025) Music
  • Leonard Cohen: The Bird on a Wire Concerts (2024)
  • Leonard Cohen: If It Be Your Will (2024) as Self
  • Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song (2022) as Self
  • Canadian Hits at the BBC (2021) as Self
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  • I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2020) Main Title Theme Composer
  • Symphony Of The Invisible (2020) as Self (voice)
  • Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Tower of Song: A Memorial Tribute to Leonard Cohen (2018) as Self (archive)
  • Popular Voices at the BBC (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Supermax (2016) Theme Song Performance
  • Night Flight: Born Again (2016) as Self
  • Omega (2016) as Self
  • Leonard Cohen: The Live Broadcast Sessions 1985-1993 (2016)
  • Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man, From Montreal to the World (2016) as Self
  • Al Purdy Was Here (2015) as (voice)
  • Leonard Cohen - Live in Dublin (2014) as Self
  • Leonard Cohen: After the Gold Rush (2012)
  • First We Take Milán (2011) Music
  • Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) as Self
  • Leonard Cohen: Songs from the Road (2010) as Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
  • Yesno (2010) as (voice)
  • Leonard Cohen's Lonesome Heroes (2010) as Himself
  • Leonard Cohen: Live at the Isle of Wight 1970 (2009) as Self
  • Leonard Cohen: Live in London (2008) as Self
  • Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2006) as Self
  • Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2006) Music
  • Leonard Cohen: First We Take Austin (2006) as Vocals
  • Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1978-2006 (2006) as Self
  • The Last Trapper (2004) Original Music Composer
  • The Favourite Game (2003) Novel
  • In the Forest... Again (2003) Lyricist
  • Homage to Hung Tung (2000) Music
  • The Genius of Lenny Breau (1999) as Self
  • Beautiful Losers (1997) as Self
  • Leonard Cohen: Spring 96 (1997)
  • Message to Love - The Isle of Wight Festival (1996) as Self
  • I'm Your Man (1996) Music
  • I'm Your Man (1996) Lyricist
  • The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation (1994) as Narrator
  • Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 3 (1988) as Self
  • The Power of Speech (1988) Music
  • On s'est tous défilé (1988) Music
  • Songs from the Life of Leonard Cohen (1988)
  • Leonard Cohen: San Sebastián 1988 (1988)
  • Na siehste! (1987) as Self
  • Rise and Fall of a Small Film Company (1986) Music
  • I Am a Hotel (1985) as The Resident (as L.C.)
  • Night Magic (1985) Writer
  • Night Magic (1985) Original Music Composer
  • Miami Vice (1984) as Zolan
  • Cœur bleu (1980) Songs
  • The Song of Leonard Cohen (1980) as Self
  • Leonard Cohen: Under Review: 1934-1977 (1977)
  • Poets on Film No. 1 (1977) Writer
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • Numéro un (1975) as Self
  • Like a Bird on a Wire (1975) Songs
  • Guitare au poing (1973)
  • Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
  • Fata Morgana (1972) Music
  • McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) Original Music Composer
  • The Ernie Game (1968) as Singer
  • The Ernie Game (1968) Music
  • The Ernie Game (1968) Original Music Composer
  • Poen (1967) as Narrator (voice)
  • Palace of Pleasure (1967) as Narrator (voice)
  • Creative Person: Leonard Cohen (1967) as Self
  • Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen (1966) as Self
  • Angel (1966) as Man (uncredited)
  • Angel (1966) Musical
  • Le Parfum d'Irak Director
  • Leonard Cohen: Behind the Iron Curtain as Self (archive footage)
  • Leonard Cohen - Dance Me to The End Of Love European Tour

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Leonard Cohen best known for?

Leonard Cohen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2020), Good Morning Sports Fans, Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova (2013), Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova (2013).

When and where was Leonard Cohen born?

Leonard Cohen was born on September 21, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They passed away on November 7, 2016.

How many credits does Leonard Cohen have?

Leonard Cohen has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2026.

What is Leonard Cohen's background in cinema and television?

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77credits
68films
9TV series
1966–2026active years

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