Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Birth Name:
Oliver Mansour Jackson-Cohen
Birth Place:
London, England
Profession
Actor
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․"
- Became interested in acting at a young age after seeing the film "Home Alone․"
- Started acting with the Young Blood Theatre Company
- Trained at the Malisa Theatre Academy
- 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
Awards
- 2015AACTA Award - Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama:Nominated
- 2019INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie:Nominated
- 2019OFTA Television Award - Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series:Nominated
- 2021AFCA Award - Best Motion Capture/Special Effects Performance:Nominated
- 2021SFCS Award - Best Villain:Winner
- 2022British Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated