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'''Michael D. Cohen''' (born {{circa|1975}}<ref name="People" />) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Schwoz Schwartz in ''[[Henry Danger]]'' and its spinoffs, ''[[The Adventures of Kid Danger]]'' and ''[[Danger Force]]''. |
'''Michael D. Cohen''' (born {{circa|1975}}<ref name="People" />) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as [[Schwoz|Schwoz Schwartz]] in ''[[Henry Danger]]'' and its spinoffs, ''[[The Adventures of Kid Danger]]'' and ''[[Danger Force]]''. |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Born in [[Winnipeg]], Cohen started [[Gender transitioning|transitioning]] from female to male in his 20s,<!-- Time article dated May 23, 2019, reads "Nearly twenty years ago, he transitioned from female to male."; on May 23, 2019, he was 43. --> making the information publicly known only in 2019.<ref name="People">{{cite news |first=Joelle|last=Goldstein |title=Nickelodeon actor Michael D Cohen transitioned |url=https://people.com/tv/nickelodeon-actor-michael-d-cohen-transitioned/ |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=May 23, 2019 |access-date=May 24, 2019 }}</ref><ref name="Time">{{cite magazine |first=Katy|last=Steinmetz |title=Actor Michael D. Cohen Has Something to Share: 'I Transitioned' |url=http://time.com/5590359/actor-michael-d-cohen-gender/ |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |date=May 23, 2019 |access-date=May 24, 2019 }}</ref> He and his family moved to [[Richmond, British Columbia]], when he was 10. As a fan of [[Carol Burnett]] and the other actors on ''[[The Carol Burnett Show]]'', he was inspired to be an actor and writer, and won a Young Playwright's Contest at age 12.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} |
Born in [[Winnipeg]], Cohen started [[Gender transitioning|transitioning]] from female to male in his 20s,<!-- Time article dated May 23, 2019, reads "Nearly twenty years ago, he transitioned from female to male."; on May 23, 2019, he was 43. --> making the information publicly known only in 2019.<ref name="People">{{cite news |first=Joelle|last=Goldstein |title=Nickelodeon actor Michael D Cohen transitioned |url=https://people.com/tv/nickelodeon-actor-michael-d-cohen-transitioned/ |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=May 23, 2019 |access-date=May 24, 2019 }}</ref><ref name="Time">{{cite magazine |first=Katy|last=Steinmetz |title=Actor Michael D. Cohen Has Something to Share: 'I Transitioned' |url=http://time.com/5590359/actor-michael-d-cohen-gender/ |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |date=May 23, 2019 |access-date=May 24, 2019 }}</ref> He and his family moved to [[Richmond, British Columbia]], when he was 10. As a fan of [[Carol Burnett]] and the other actors on ''[[The Carol Burnett Show]]'', he was inspired to be an actor and writer, and won a Young Playwright's Contest at age 12.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} |
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Years after graduating from college, Cohen moved to [[Toronto]], where he studied acting and landed his first [[voice acting|voice over]] job, without an agent, on the animated TV series ''[[Pippi Longstocking (1997 TV series)|Pippi Longstocking]]''. He began his career when he appeared in ''[[Moville Mysteries]],'' shortly after which he appeared in ''[[Queer as Folk (U.S. TV series)|Queer as Folk]]'', ''[[Doc (2001 TV series)|Doc]]'', ''[[RoboRoach]]'', and ''[[Henry's World]],'' as well as many commercials. In 2005, he won the national Moc Docs award for Best [[Mockumentary]] for his short film ''Jew Jube Lives''—a rap parody based on the question, "If [[Eminem]] were Jewish and grew up in [[Thornhill, Ontario|Thornhill]], what would he be like?" He was the voice of Ty Archer in the animated TV series ''[[Grossology (TV series)|Grossology]]'' for which he and the ensemble received a [[Gemini Award]] nomination, the Canadian equivalent of an [[Emmy Awards|Emmy]]. |
Years after graduating from college, Cohen moved to [[Toronto]], where he studied acting and landed his first [[voice acting|voice over]] job, without an agent, on the animated TV series ''[[Pippi Longstocking (1997 TV series)|Pippi Longstocking]]''.{{cn|date=September 2023}} He began his career when he appeared in ''[[Moville Mysteries]],'' shortly after which he appeared in ''[[Queer as Folk (U.S. TV series)|Queer as Folk]]'', ''[[Doc (2001 TV series)|Doc]]'', ''[[RoboRoach]]'', and ''[[Henry's World]],'' as well as many commercials. In 2005, he won the national Moc Docs award for Best [[Mockumentary]] for his short film ''Jew Jube Lives''—a rap parody based on the question, "If [[Eminem]] were Jewish and grew up in [[Thornhill, Ontario|Thornhill]], what would he be like?" He was the voice of Ty Archer in the animated TV series ''[[Grossology (TV series)|Grossology]]'' for which he and the ensemble received a [[Gemini Award]] nomination, the Canadian equivalent of an [[Emmy Awards|Emmy]]. |
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Since 2014, Cohen has played Schwoz Schwartz on the sitcom ''Henry Danger'',<ref name="Time"/> a role he continues in the ''Henry Danger'' spinoff series ''[[Danger Force]]''.<ref name="Danger Force">{{cite news |first=Brian|last=Steinberg |title=Nickelodeon Plans to Leap From 'Henry Danger' to 'Danger Force' |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/nickelodeon-henry-danger-spinoff-danger-force-1203507156/ |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=February 19, 2020 |access-date=September 6, 2020 }}</ref> He has appeared on shows such as ''[[Modern Family]]'', ''The Real O'Neals'', ''2 Broke Girls'', ''The Mindy Project'', ''Backstrom'', ''Eagleheart'' and ''Austin & Ally''. His recent film credits include the comedy ''[[Suburbicon]]'', directed by [[George Clooney]] and written by the [[Coen brothers]]; the Oscar-nominated film ''[[Whiplash (2014 film)|Whiplash]];'' and the [[Canadian Screen Award]]-nominated film ''[[It Was You Charlie]]'', for which he was nominated for an [[ASTRA Awards|ACTRA Award]] for Outstanding Lead Performance. |
Since 2014, Cohen has played Schwoz Schwartz on the sitcom ''Henry Danger'',<ref name="Time"/> a role he continues in the ''Henry Danger'' spinoff series ''[[Danger Force]]''.<ref name="Danger Force">{{cite news |first=Brian|last=Steinberg |title=Nickelodeon Plans to Leap From 'Henry Danger' to 'Danger Force' |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/nickelodeon-henry-danger-spinoff-danger-force-1203507156/ |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=February 19, 2020 |access-date=September 6, 2020 }}</ref> He has appeared on shows such as ''[[Modern Family]]'', ''The Real O'Neals'', ''2 Broke Girls'', ''The Mindy Project'', ''Backstrom'', ''Eagleheart'' and ''Austin & Ally''. His recent film credits include the comedy ''[[Suburbicon]]'', directed by [[George Clooney]] and written by the [[Coen brothers]]; the Oscar-nominated film ''[[Whiplash (2014 film)|Whiplash]];'' and the [[Canadian Screen Award]]-nominated film ''[[It Was You Charlie]]'', for which he was nominated for an [[ASTRA Awards|ACTRA Award]] for Outstanding Lead Performance. |
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Michael D. Cohen
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| Born | 1975 or 1976 (age 48–49)[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Henry Danger |
| Website | michaeldcohen |
Michael D. Cohen (born c. 1975[1]) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Schwoz SchwartzinHenry Danger and its spinoffs, The Adventures of Kid Danger and Danger Force.
Born in Winnipeg, Cohen started transitioning from female to male in his 20s, making the information publicly known only in 2019.[1][2] He and his family moved to Richmond, British Columbia, when he was 10. As a fan of Carol Burnett and the other actors on The Carol Burnett Show, he was inspired to be an actor and writer, and won a Young Playwright's Contest at age 12.[citation needed]
Years after graduating from college, Cohen moved to Toronto, where he studied acting and landed his first voice over job, without an agent, on the animated TV series Pippi Longstocking.[citation needed] He began his career when he appeared in Moville Mysteries, shortly after which he appeared in Queer as Folk, Doc, RoboRoach, and Henry's World, as well as many commercials. In 2005, he won the national Moc Docs award for Best Mockumentary for his short film Jew Jube Lives—a rap parody based on the question, "If Eminem were Jewish and grew up in Thornhill, what would he be like?" He was the voice of Ty Archer in the animated TV series Grossology for which he and the ensemble received a Gemini Award nomination, the Canadian equivalent of an Emmy.
Since 2014, Cohen has played Schwoz Schwartz on the sitcom Henry Danger,[2] a role he continues in the Henry Danger spinoff series Danger Force.[3] He has appeared on shows such as Modern Family, The Real O'Neals, 2 Broke Girls, The Mindy Project, Backstrom, Eagleheart and Austin & Ally. His recent film credits include the comedy Suburbicon, directed by George Clooney and written by the Coen brothers; the Oscar-nominated film Whiplash; and the Canadian Screen Award-nominated film It Was You Charlie, for which he was nominated for an ACTRA Award for Outstanding Lead Performance.
Cohen has dozens of commercial credits including Mini Starburst, FedEx, Capital One, Boston Market, Honda (with Patrick Warburton), and the Super Bowl Hulu Plus campaign with Will Arnett. Cohen was co-chair of the SAG-AFTRA Hollywood Conservatory at the American Film Institute l, and is a member of the National SAG-AFTRA Conservatory Committee. He has a master's degree in adult education focusing on transformative education for performers. He offers acting workshops and private audition coaching for actors in L.A., Toronto and around the world. He resides in Los Angeles.
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| 2013 | It Was You Charlie | Abner | |
| 2014 | Whiplash | Overbrook Stagehand | |
| 2016 | Generation Wolf | Luke | |
| 2017 | Suburbicon | Stretch | |
| 2018 | An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn | Mitch Stemp | |
| 2020 | Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen | Himself | Documentary |
| 2023 | Glisten and the Merry Mission | Snowman | Voice |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Moville Mysteries | Milo "Fibber" Kryzinski | 4 episodes |
| 2002 | Doc | Orderly | Episode: "On Pins and Needles" |
| 2002 | Henry's World | Plutonian | Episodes: "Is Anybody Out There?/Secrets" |
| 2003 | RoboRoach | HappyChap | Episodes: "Shuttle Bugs/Rememberizing Rube" |
| 2003 | JoJo's Circus | Workmouse | Episodes: "The Confetti Caper/Jojo on the Tightrope" |
| 2006 | Time Warp Trio | Selim | Episode: "Harem Scare Em" |
| 2009 | My Name Is Earl | Guy | Episode: "My Name Is Alias" |
| 2009 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Partyer / Ball Retriever | Episodes: "Road Trip", "Tennis" |
| 2009 | Eastwick | Fidel's Manservant | 3 episodes |
| 2006–2009 | Grossology | Ty Archer | Main voice role |
| 2010 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Cliff | Episode: "Uncle Ernesto" |
| 2011 | Modern Family | Odd Neighbor | Episode: "Door to Door" |
| 2012 | 2 Broke Girls | Ticket Taker | Episode: "And the Hold-Up" |
| 2013 | Austin & Ally | Mr. Gower | Episode: "Freaky Friends & Fan Fiction" |
| 2013–2014 | Kickin' It | George Washington Waiter | Episodes: "Return of Spyfall", "Nerd with a Cape" |
| 2014–2020 | Henry Danger | Schwoz | Recurring role (seasons 1–4); main role (season 5)[4] |
| 2014 | Eagleheart | Spats | Episode: "Spats" |
| 2015 | Backstrom | Tiny | Episode: "Ancient, Chinese, Secret" |
| 2016 | D-Sides | Carl | Episode: "Smells Of Solace" |
| 2016 | Shady Neighbors | Mr. Turner | Television film |
| 2016 | The Real O'Neals | Dr. Filbert | Episode: "The Real Book Club" |
| 2017 | Powerless | Samuel Greene | Episode: "Wayne Dream Team" |
| 2017 | Angie Tribeca | Louie | Episode: "Hey I'm Solvin' Here" |
| 2018 | Game Shakers | Schwoz | Episode: "Babe Loves Danger" |
| 2018 | The Adventures of Kid Danger | Main voice role | |
| 2019 | All That | Himself | Episode 1105 |
| 2019 | Vampirina | Blobby | Episode: "Nosy's Day In/Sincerely, Blobby" |
| 2020–2024 | Danger Force | Schwoz | Main role[3] |
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| 2012 | Talking Friends | Ben the Dog | Main role[5] |
| 2013–2014 | It's a Small World: The Animated Series | Luis / Wazoh | Main role |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
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| 2009 | Gemini Awards | Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Program or Series | Grossology | Nominated | [6] |
| 2014 | ACTRA Award | Outstanding Performance - Male | It Was You Charlie | Nominated | [6] |
Henry Danger cast also includes: ...and Michael D. Cohen as "Schwoz," who has been upped to a series regular.
...even as his acting career took off with roles on the TV shows Moville Mysteries, Eastwick and Talking Friends.
