Biography
Etan Cohen is an Israeli-born screenwriter and director who has worked in the film industry since the mid-2000s. Born on January 1, 1974 in Jerusalem, Israel, Cohen began their career in writing for animated and live-action films. Their first credited film as a writer was My Wife Is Retarded in 2007, which also marked their directorial debut. The film demonstrated Cohen’s ability to handle comedic material, a style they would later refine in larger studio productions.
Cohen expanded their filmography with Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa in 2008, where they served as a writer. The film’s success led to further opportunities in high-profile projects, including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish in 2022, where they contributed as an additional writer. Their work has primarily focused on comedy and fam…
