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Rudy Cohen
Born1946
Bulgaria
NationalityIsraeli-American
Occupation(s)Film producer, writer
Years active1977–2007
SpouseSmadar Cohen
ChildrenOmri Cohen, Edo Cohen, Orly Amsalam

Rudy Cohen (born 1946) is an Israeli-American film producer and writer known for his contributions to both Israeli and international cinema. His career spans from the late 1970s to the mid-2000s, during which he worked on numerous notable film projects.

Early Life and Career

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Rudy Cohen was born in 1946 in Bulgaria. During his early childhood, his family emigrated to Jaffa, Israel, where he was raised. He began his career in the film industry in Israel, producing works such as Aunt Clara (1977) and Moments (1979). In 1986, Cohen relocated to Los Angeles, California, to further his career in the global film industry.

Notable Achievements

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Cohen produced Beyond the Walls (1984), an Israeli film that was nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, marking it as one of Israel's early entries to receive such recognition.[1]

He also produced The Island on Bird Street (1997), which won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Special.[2]

Cohen additionally produced the documentary Heritage: Civilization and the Jews (1984), narrated by Abba Eban, which explored Jewish history and culture.

Filmography

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Below is a comprehensive list of Rudy Cohen's work as a producer, executive producer, and associate producer:

Producer:

Aunt Clara (1977)
C.O.D. (1981)
Beyond the Walls (1984)
The Ladies' Hairdresser (1984)
Heritage: Civilization and the Jews (1984)
Cutting Class (1989)
Delta Heat (1992)
The Island on Bird Street (1997)
The Body (2001)
The I Inside (2004)
The Black Dahlia (2006)
The Contractor (2007)

Executive Producer:

The Return of Superfly (1990)
Simon Sez (1999) – Also credited as writer
The Musketeer (2001)
FeardotCom (2002)
Extreme Ops (2002)
Imaginary Heroes (2004)

Associate Producer:

Moments (1979)

Personal Life

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Rudy Cohen is married to Smadar Cohen. They have three children: Omri Cohen, Edo Cohen, and Orly Amsalam. Since 1986, Cohen has resided in Los Angeles, California.

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- Rudy Cohen on IMDb

References

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  1. ^ "Beyond the Walls (1984) Awards".
  2. ^ "The Island on Bird Street (1997) Awards".