Roy Cohn

Career overview

Roy Marcus Cohn was an American lawyer, prosecutor, and conservative political activist. He was born in New York City on February 20, 1927, and was educated at Columbia University. Cohn first gained fame as a U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor at the espionage trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg during their trials from 1952 to 1953. He subsequently came to prominence for his role as Senator Joseph McCarthy's chief counsel during the Army–McCarthy hearings in 1954, when he assisted McCarthy's investigations of suspected communists.

In the late 1970s and during the 1980s, Cohn became a prominent political fixer in New York City. During his career, he also represented and mentored the real estate developer and later United States President Donald Trump during his early business career. According to film and television records, Cohn has been depicted in several productions, often portrayed as a ruthless attorney and political operative. Among these depictions, the film character Cohn has been played by actor Al Pacino.

Cohn passed away on August 2, 1986, at the age of 59. Throughout his life and career, he accumulated known credits in the entertainment database system and was also known by the name Roy M. Cohn. His life and career have continued to be referenced in relation to legal history, political operations, and various media productions.