Rob Cohen
Biography
Rob Cohen is a male film director, writer, and producer born on March 12, 1949, in Cornwall, New York, USA. He is a graduate of Harvard University, where he studied Anthropology and Visual Studies. Cohen has worked as a reader for Universal in the early-1970s, during which time he discovered the screenplay for The Sting. He is known for directing several action films, including the first installment of the Fast and the Furious series, xXx, and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Cohen has directed a total of 60 films and television shows, with a focus on the directing aspect of his career.
Career overview
Rob Cohen is a film director known for his work in the action genre. He is a graduate of Harvard University, where he studied Anthropology and Visual Studies. During his early career, Cohen worked as a reader for Universal in the early-1970s. It was during this time that he discovered the screenplay for a film that would later become The Sting, released in 1973.
Cohen's directing credits include a range of films, with notable works including the first installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise, released in 2001. He also directed the action films xXx, released in 2002, and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, released in 2008. These films showcase Cohen's ability to direct high-octane action sequences and engage audiences with his visual style.
Throughout his career, Cohen has demonstrated a versatility in his directing style, moving seamlessly from one genre to another. His experience in the film industry, including his time as a reader for Universal, has provided him with a unique perspective and understanding of the filmmaking process. With a career spanning multiple decades, Cohen has established himself as a respected and accomplished film director.
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Full filmography
- Tinsel - The Lost Movie About Hollywood (2020) as Self
- The Hurricane Heist (2018) Director
- I Am Paul Walker (2018) as Self
- Michael Jackson: Man In The Mirror (2017) as Self - Executive VP, Motown Records
- Speechless (2016) Director
- The Boy Next Door (2015) Director
- Ghoul (2015) Executive Producer
- black-ish (2014) Director
- Alex Cross (2012) Director
- How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009) as Self
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) Director
- xXx: State of the Union (2005) Executive Producer
- Stealth (2005) Director
- The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) as Self
- The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) Thanks
- The Last Ride (2004) Story
- xXx (2002) as Columbian Horseman (uncredited)
- xXx (2002) Director
- Ritual (2002) Screenplay
- The Fast and the Furious (2001) as Pizza Hut Delivery Guy (uncredited)
- The Fast and the Furious (2001) Director
- The Skulls (2000) as College Lecturer (uncredited)
- The Skulls (2000) Director
- The Rat Pack (1998) Director
- The Making of 'DragonHeart' (1997) as Self
- The Guardian (1997) Director
- DragonHeart (1996) Director
- Daylight (1996) Director
- Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo (1996) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Vanishing Son (1994) as Teacher Beaton
- Vanishing Son (1994) as Teacher Benton
- Vanishing Son (1994) Executive Producer
- Vanishing Son (1994) Creator
- Knight Rider 2010 (1994) Executive Producer
- Vanishing Son IV (1994) as Teacher Benton
- Vanishing Son (1994) Writer
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) as Enter The Dragon Director
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) Director
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) Screenplay
- Mood Indigo (1993) Executive Producer
- The Ben Stiller Show (1992) Writer
- The Hard Way (1991) Producer
- The Hard Way (1991) Second Unit Director
- The Antagonists (1991) Director
- Eddie Dodd (1991) Director
- Nasty Boys (1990) Director
- Bird on a Wire (1990) Producer
- Bird on a Wire (1990) Second Unit Director
- Disorganized Crime (1989) Executive Producer
- The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) Executive Producer
- The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) Second Unit Director
- thirtysomething (1987) Director
- The Running Man (1987) Executive Producer
- The Witches of Eastwick (1987) Executive Producer
- Hooperman (1987) Director
- Private Eye (1987) Director
- A Year in the Life (1987) Director
- The Monster Squad (1987) Executive Producer
- Light of Day (1987) Producer
- The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) Producer
- The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) Second Unit Director
- Miami Vice (1984) Director
- The Razor's Edge (1984) Executive Producer
- Scandalous (1984) Director
- Scandalous (1984) Story
- Scandalous (1984) Screenplay
- A Small Circle of Friends (1980) Director
- Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979) Executive Producer
- The Wiz (1978) Producer
- Thank God It's Friday (1978) Producer
- Almost Summer (1978) Producer
- Scott Joplin (1977) Executive Producer
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) Producer
- Mahogany (1975) Producer
- Speedhunters Director