Andrew J. Cohen Explained

Andrew J. Cohen
Birth Name:Andrew Jay Cohen
Birth Place:Scarsdale, New York
Nationality:American
Occupation:Screenwriter, film director
Years Active:2014-present

Andrew J. Cohen is an American screenwriter and film director, best known for writing the 2014 film Neighbors along with Brendan O'Brien. His feature-length directorial debut, The House, was released on June 30, 2017.

Early life and education

Cohen and his screenwriter friend Brendan O'Brien were both born and grew up in Scarsdale, New York, and both went to Scarsdale Middle School, where they became friends in the sixth grade.[1] Cohen graduated in film studies from Yale University.

Career

In 2014, Cohen co-wrote the script for the comedy film Neighbors along with O'Brien, starring Zac Efron and Seth Rogen.[2] The film was directed by Nicholas Stoller and released on May 9, 2014.[3]

Cohen and O'Brien also co-wrote the scripts for two 2016 films, and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.

Cohen made his directing debut with the 2017 comedy film The House, which he co-wrote with O'Brien.[4]

Filmography

YearTitleDirectorWriterProducer
2014Neighbors
2016
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
2017The House

Notes and References

  1. News: Banerjee. Debra. 'Neighbors' hits close to home for screenwriters. March 11, 2016. scarsdalenews.com. June 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160311135101/http://www.scarsdalenews.com/Scarsdale_Inquirer/Scarsdale_Inquirer_SPOTLIGHT_060614.html. March 11, 2016. dead.
  2. News: Sneider. Jeff. 'Neighbors' Writers Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O'Brien Talk Sequel, Will Ferrell's 'The House,' Why Zac Efron Is Like Cary Grant. March 11, 2016. TheWrap. September 28, 2015.
  3. Web site: Neighbors (2014). Box Office Mojo. March 11, 2016.
  4. News: Fleming. Mike Jr.. New Line Wins Auction For 'The House'; Will Ferrell To Star In Script By 'Neighbors' Duo. March 11, 2016. deadline.com. February 25, 2015.