Sacha Baron Cohen Dramatic Movie and TV Roles
6 Dramatic Sacha Baron Cohen Roles That Showcase the Brilliance of His Acting Skills
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For years, Baron Cohen held off playing Israeli secret agent Eli Cohen in various projects because he was reluctant to transition from comedy to drama. "I've dabbled in straight drama beforehand, but there was always an air of comedy to those characters," Baron Cohen previously stated in an interview with Vanity Fair. "I kept on trying to go back to that crutch of saying, Let me make him a really funny character. And [creator Gideon Raff] was completely strict and said, 'No, let's commit to this.'" And it certainly paid off, as Baron Cohen received a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a miniseries or television film for his role.