Sacha Baron Cohen: The 60 Minutes Interview
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen breaks down his iconic characters: Ali G, Bruno and Borat. He also explains the complexities behind his brand of undercover comedy.
Sacha Baron Cohen is a renowned comedian who creates humorous characters to reveal people's true beliefs. Over a 20-year career, he has played Borat, Bruno, and Ali G. At 55, he continues to push the boundaries of his craft. At Cambridge University, where he studied history, he discovered his passion for making people laugh and cry on stage.
His parents were against him pursuing an acting career, but Cohen persevered through training with a clown and his creation of the iconic Ali G character, which became a massive success and led to further success with "Da Ali G Show" and its film adaptation.
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