Leonard Cohen biography
Leonard Cohen was a Canadian singer, songwriter and poet, born on 21 September 1934 in Montreal, who died on 7 November 2016.
Leonard Cohen's screen career began in 1986 with French Twist.
Leonard Cohen appeared in 4 films and 1 television or streaming title between 1986 and 2019.
Leonard Cohen is remembered for Songs from a Room, Various Positions, Old Ideas, The Future.
Honours include Companion of the Order of Canada, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Songwriters Hall of Fame.
- Born
- 21 September 1934
- Died
- 7 November 2016 (aged 82)
- Birthplace
- Montreal
- Work
- Singer-songwriter, Poet, Street artist, Novelist, Writer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1954 to 2016
- Known for
- Songs from a Room, Various Positions, Old Ideas, The Future, Hallelujah, The Favourite Game
- Awards
- Companion of the Order of Canada
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Songwriters Hall of Fame
- Glenn Gould Prize
- Governor General's Literary Awards
- Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec
Leonard Cohen filmography
4 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love | English | ||
| 2016 | Omega, Omega | Spanish | ||
| 2005 | Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man | English | ||
| 1994 | The Tibetan Book of the Dead | English |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | French Twist |