Oliver Jackson-Cohen Biography

Fast Facts

• Moved to New York to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
• Is the son of fashion designer Betty Jackson, who created much of the clothing on the series "Absolutely Fabulous․"
• Trained at the Malisa Theatre Academy
• Became interested in acting at a young age after seeing the film "Home Alone․"
• Started acting with the Young Blood Theatre Company
• Quote: "When I started acting, everyone told me to get a backup in case it didn't work out; if there was something else I could have done, I would have done it․ Acting should never be your chosen path if you can help it․"
• Was a member of a theatre company alongside actors Carey Mulligan and Imogen Poots in their youths