Andrew J. Cohen is an American screenwriter and film director, best known for writing the 2014 film Neighbors along with Brendan O'Brien. His feature-length directorial debut, The House, was released on June 30, 2017.
Andrew J. Cohen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrew Jay Cohen |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, film director |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life and education
editCohen and his screenwriter friend Brendan O'Brien were both born and grew up in Scarsdale, New York, and both went to Scarsdale Middle School, where they became friends in the sixth grade.[1] Cohen graduated in film studies from Yale University.[1]
Career
editIn 2014, Cohen co-wrote the script for the comedy film Neighbors along with O'Brien, starring Zac Efron and Seth Rogen.[2] The film was directed by Nicholas Stoller and released on May 9, 2014.[3]
Cohen and O'Brien also co-wrote the scripts for two 2016 films, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.[2]
Cohen made his directing debut with the 2017 comedy film The House, which he co-wrote with O'Brien.[2][4]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Neighbors | No | Yes | Executive |
| 2016 | Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | No | Yes | Executive |
| Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | No | Yes | Executive | |
| 2017 | The House | Yes | Yes | Yes |
References
edit- ^ a b Banerjee, Debra (June 6, 2014). "'Neighbors' hits close to home for screenwriters". scarsdalenews.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (September 28, 2015). "'Neighbors' Writers Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O'Brien Talk Sequel, Will Ferrell's 'The House,' Why Zac Efron Is Like Cary Grant". TheWrap. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ "Neighbors (2014)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 25, 2015). "New Line Wins Auction For 'The House'; Will Ferrell To Star In Script By 'Neighbors' Duo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2016.