Michael D. Cohen Canadian actor Date of Birth: 22.11.1975 Country: Canada

1. Early Life and Transition
2. Career Beginnings
3. Notable Roles
4. Film and Commercial Work
5. Activism and Education
6. Personal Life

Early Life and Transition

Michael Cohen was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Richmond, British Columbia. At the age of 20, Cohen began his transition from female to male, a fact that was only made public in 2019.

Career Beginnings

Inspired by Carol Burnett, Cohen discovered his passion for acting and writing at a young age and won a Young Playwright's Contest at 12. After graduating college, he moved to Toronto to pursue acting and voiceover work.

Notable Roles

Cohen's breakout role came as Shwoz Schwartz in the Nickelodeon sitcom "Henry Danger" and its spin-offs "The Adventures of Kid Danger" and "Danger Force." He has since appeared in numerous television shows, including "Modern Family," "The Mindy Project," and "Eagleheart."

Film and Commercial Work

Cohen has also had notable roles in several films, including George Clooney's "Suburbicon," the Oscar-nominated "Whiplash," and the Canadian Screen Award-nominated "It Was You, Charlie." He holds dozens of commercial credits, including campaigns for Starburst, FedEx, and Hulu Plus.

Activism and Education

Cohen is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has served as a co-chair of the SAG-AFTRA Conservatory at the American Film Institute. He holds a master's degree in adult education with a focus on transformative performer training.

Personal Life

Cohen currently resides in Los Angeles and offers acting masterclasses and private coaching for actors worldwide.